Patent · US Expired

Coupling tube for a screwdriver head

US6986517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 2003
Grant dateJan 17, 2006
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 24, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T279/17811
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a coupling tube for a screwdriver head having a main body, a socket, a spring element and two engaging rings. One end of the main body is formed with an engaging seat for fixing a screwdriver's head therein by use of an engaging element. The engaging element made of steel bar is bent in the shape of a semicircular ring. The main body has an external annular slot for receiving the engaging element. The middle part of the annular slot is opened for communicating with the engaging seat of the main body. Accordingly, the prearranged engaging face of the engaging element can project into the engaging seat for improving the stability when the screwdriver's head is inserted into the engaging seat.

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