Abstract: New and improved ram drive chuck is provided and comprises workpiece driving means which are moveable between an extended position thereof relative to an appropriately positioned workpiece wherein the workpiece driving means are operable to drivingly engage, support and rotate the workpiece, and a retracted workpiece driving means position relative to the appropriately positioned workpiece wherein the workpiece driving means are disengaged from the workpiece. Means to positively disengage the workpiece driving means from the workpiece upon movement of the former into the retracted position thereof are operable attendant the drive of a specified form of workpiece.

Abstract: A safety drive chuck is disclosed and comprises improved bearing, lubrication, seal, locking ring and key assemblies to increase the operational reliability of the drive chuck. Mounting and maintenance of the chuck are facilitated by relocation of the chuck positioning means on the chuck housing, while chuck operation is facilitated by the smoothing of operative cam surfaces.