Abstract: A torque limited fitting is provided having a head and a body, which in certain embodiments may be assembled by an operator. The body of the torque limited fitting has a passageway therethrough for receiving and removably holding tubing. The torque limited fitting may be adapted for use with a flat bottom port, such as in an analytical instrument, like liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, ion chromatography, or in in vitro diagnostic systems.

Abstract: A chuck is provided for use with a powered driver having a rotatable drive shaft. The chuck includes a plurality of jaws (22) movably disposed in passageways (40) of a cylindrical body (14), a nut (16) rotatably mounted about the body (14) and in communication with the jaws (22) such that rotation of the nut (16) in a closing direction moves the jaws (22) toward each other and rotation of the nut (16) in an opening direction moves the jaws (22) away from each other, and a sleeve rotatably mounted about the body (14). The sleeve is in communication with the nut (16) such that rotation of the sleeve rotationally drives the nut (16). The chuck also including a biasing element (208) disposed between the nut (16) an at least a portion of the sleeve configured to bias the sleeve toward a neutral position. The biasing element (208) limits an inertial force of the sleeve applied to the nut during operation of the powered driver.

Abstract: A chuck includes a body having a nose section with an axial bore and a plurality of passageways formed therein, and a plurality of jaws disposed in the passageways. A nut for driving the jaws is rotatably mounted about the body and a sleeve defining a first recess and a second recess is rotatable with respect to the nut between a first rotational position and a second rotational position. An array of locking teeth is fixed to the body and a pawl member with an engagement portion is non-rotatably fixed to the nut. The engagement portion is received in the second recess and engages the locking teeth when the sleeve is in the second rotational position, the engagement portion being compressed so that an amount of force is exerted on the nut in the closing direction by the engagement portion.

Abstract: The chuck with locking device has a ratchet mechanism comprising a toothed ring (5) with asymmetrical teeth (5a) fixed to an outer casing (2), a ratchet ring (9) arranged such that it can slide but not rotate with respect to a base body (1) and provided with tabs (11) or teeth (9a) providing ratchet interlocking elements, a release elastic element arranged under compression between the ratchet ring (9) and the toothed ring (5), a locking ring (7) arranged adjacent to the ratchet ring (9) outside the base body (1) and fixed inside a locking control sleeve (14), a cam groove (8) formed in the locking ring (7), and a pin (13) inserted in the cam groove (8) and in a hole (30) formed in the base body (1). The locking control sleeve (14) moves the locking ring (7) and the ratchet ring (5) between locking and unlocking positions.

Abstract: A drilling chuck for operation on an impact drilling spindle, which can be subjected to tangential loading, with a chuck body, which is connected or connectable to the impact drilling spindle in which jaw guides are formed, which run inclined to the chuck axis in which jaw guides and clamping jaws are guided, which can be adjusted by a threaded ring, with a clamping sleeve, which can be coupled in a torque-transmitting manner to the threaded ring, and with a locking device, which is adjustable between a release configuration, which enables a relative rotation of the threaded ring with respect to the chuck body and a locking configuration, which obstructs or prevents this relative rotation. The locking device is formed from a locking sleeve, which is mounted essentially rotationally fixed but axially displaceable with respect to the chuck body, which comprises at least one locking member.

Abstract: A drilling chuck for operation on an impact drilling spindle, which can be subjected to tangential loading, with a chuck body, which is connected or connectable to the impact drilling spindle in which jaw guides are formed, which are arranged inclined to the chuck axis, in which clamping jaws are guided which can be adjusted by means of a threaded ring, with a clamping sleeve, which is coupled in a torque-transmitting manner to the threaded ring, and with a locking device, which is adjustable between a release configuration which enables a relative rotation of the threaded ring with respect to the chuck body, and a locking configuration which obstructs or prevents this relative rotation. The locking device is formed from a locking sleeve, which is essentially rotationally fixed but axially displaceable with respect to the chuck body, which locking sleeve comprises at least one locking member.

Abstract: A self-locking drill chuck includes rotating sleeve provided with a convex leaf spring fixed on a rotating sleeve on both ends, its nut or the ring fixedly connected with the nut provided with a first groove and a second groove matching with the convex portion of the convex leaf spring, and the self-locking structure including a ring tooth on the drill body and a rotatable locking block disposed on the nut or ring fixedly connected to the nut. The nut or ring fixedly connected to the nut is also provided with a leaf spring, and the rotating sleeve is provided with a first part compressing the leaf spring and a second part compressing the locking block. The self-locking drill chuck can achieve positioning fit of metals, and self-locking and unlocking switching is realized by the lever without the interference phenomenon in the self-locking structure.

Abstract: A chuck has a body (14). A plurality of first teeth (96) are rotationally fixed to the body. At least one second tooth (100) opposes the first teeth. The first teeth and the at least one second tooth are configured so that engagement of the first teeth and the at least one second tooth prevents relative rotation between a nut (16) and the body in an opening direction. A sleeve (18) defines a notch (90b) that engages a spring (29) so that in a relative rotational position between the sleeve and the nut, the notch receives the spring so that the notch resists relative rotational movement between the sleeve and the spring in the opening direction of the chuck.

Abstract: The present invention provide a self-locking drill chuck, its rotating sleeve is provided with a convex leaf spring fixed to a rotating sleeve at both ends, its nut or ring fixedly connected with the nut are provided with a first groove and a second groove matching with the convex portion of the leaf spring; the self-locking structure includes a ring tooth on the drill body and rotatable locking block arranged on the nut or ring fixedly connected to the nut, the nut or ring fixedly connected to the nut is provided with a leaf spring, the rotating sleeve is provided with a first part compressing the leaf spring and a second part compressing the locking block. This invention can achieve positioning matching between metals, which has a stronger holding force for maintaining self-locking state of the drill chuck, greatly enhancing the operating feel.

Abstract: A drill chuck having a chuck body connectable to a drilling spindle, in which are arranged clamping jaws in guide seats extending at an angle to the chuck axis, which are movable for opening and closing via a threaded ring that is arranged to be immovable relative to the chuck body. A locking device includes a coaxial ring of locking recesses as well as a locking element that is engaged in the locking recesses under the force of a locking spring. An adjusting ring rotatable to a limited extent between stops, the rotation of which adjusts the locking element. A detent device creating two detent positions in the circumferential direction. Attached to the axially forward section of the chuck body in a rotationally fixed and axially immovable manner is a locking sleeve that carries the ring of locking recesses and serves to axially secure the threaded ring.

Abstract: [Problem] A chuck device capable of reliable locking with a simple structure is provided. [Solution] A chuck device (1) including a plurality of balls (41); a retainer (42) which holds the balls (41) so as to be rolled; a spring ring (34) configured to rotate together with a nut ring (33) and to switch between a rotation restricted state in which the retainer (42) is restricted in a loosening direction (L) and a restriction released state in which the restriction of the retainer (42) in the loosening direction (L) is released; and a one-way spring (31) which restricts the retainer (42) in the loosening direction (L) relative to a chuck body (11), in which the plurality of balls (41), the retainer (42) and the one-way spring (31) configure a one-way bearing mechanism (50) restricted in the loosening direction (L) provided between the nut ring (33) and the chuck body (11), and the retainer (42) in the rotation restricted state configures a bearing and lock mechanism (30).

Abstract: A method of operating a power tool chuck assembly includes inserting a tool bit within a central bore of a chuck body, displacing a plurality of jaws with the tool bit from an extended position to a retracted position, displacing the jaws from the retracted position toward the extended position with a spring, rotating a tightening sleeve about a rotational axis in a tightening direction, thereby imparting an axial displacement to the tightening sleeve relative to the chuck body, inwardly displacing a plurality of clamping nuts in a radial direction in response to engagement between a wedge defined on the tightening sleeve and the clamping nuts, causing respective threads on the clamping nuts and the jaws to engage, and applying a clamping force on the tool bit with the jaws in response to continued rotation of the tightening sleeve in the tightening direction.

Abstract: A jaw for use in a drill chuck having a longitudinal center axis, comprising a chuck body which includes a jaw face formed on an inner surface of the chuck body and a plurality of teeth formed on an outer surface of the chuck body, the jaw face being substantially parallel to the longitudinal center axis. A ridge depends inwardly from the jaw face toward the longitudinal center axis. The ridge includes a tool engaging surface that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal center axis and has a width of between 0.020 to 0.060 inches.

Abstract: A drill-chuck body is rotatable about an axis and formed with a plurality of passages opening axially rearward at a rear face of the body and radially outwardly at windows in a side of the body. Jaws displaceable between front and rear positions in the passages each have a row of teeth exposed radially outwardly at the respective windows. A tightening ring rotatable about the axis is formed with an internal screwthread engaged at the windows with the teeth such that rotation of the ring moves the jaws between the front and rear positions. A tightening sleeve fitted around and coupled rotationally to the tightening ring extends axially rearward past the windows. This brace ring is radially inwardly engaged with the body and engages radially outwardly between the windows and the rear face with the tightening sleeve so as to coaxially center it on the body.

Abstract: A drill chuck has a chuck body centered on an axis, made of plastic, and formed with an axially rearwardly open drive-spindle seat, at least one axially extending slot of ring-segment section opening radially inward into the seat, an axially forwardly open tool-holding cavity, and a plurality of angled jaw guides. Respective jaws are movable in the guides and engaged by a threaded ring axially fixed on the body and rotatable about the axis thereon. A tightening sleeve rotatable about the axis on the body is connected to the ring for rotating same.

Abstract: A chuck with a generally cylindrical body having a tail section configured to receive a drive shaft of a driver and a nose section having an axial bore formed therein. A plurality of jaws is movably disposed with respect to the body. A threaded spindle is rotatably connected to the body and operatively engages the jaws. A first ring is fixedly mounted about the body and has a first plurality of teeth. An inner sleeve is rotatably mounted about the tail section and has an open portion. A second ring that has at least one protrusion that mates with the corresponding open portion and extends outwardly from the inner sleeve and the ring has a second plurality of teeth. An outer sleeve is placed concentrically around the inner sleeve and contains a lock groove that the protrusion of the second ring is situated inside the lock groove.

Abstract: In a tool attachment for fastening to a fastening interface of a hand-held machine tool, having a locking unit which in an unlocked state makes it possible for the tool attachment to be placed on the fastening interface of the hand-held machine tool and in a locked state makes it possible for the tool attachment to be locked to the fastening interface of the hand-held machine tool for operation, the locking unit having a rotatable locking body, and a first rotational position of the locking body being associated with the unlocked state and a second rotational position of the locking body being associated with the locked state, the locking unit has a locking member which is configured to prevent rotation of the locking body from the second rotational position into the first rotational position in the locked state.

Abstract: An adapter for a power tool is disclosed which comprises a drive shaft that can be connected to an output shaft of the power tool in a rotationally fixed manner. There is a receiving connector on the power tool. On the adapter there is provided an assigned sleeve that can be pushed onto the receiving connector, and which comprises a clamping ring, which acts together with locking members in order to effect locking of the sleeve on the receiving connector when in a closed position, the clamping ring being held so as to be movable in the axial direction and being preloaded in the direction of the closed position. The locking members act together with the clamping ring in such a way that locking is effected automatically in the closed position when the adapter is pushed onto the power tool as far as the closed position, and a release of the adapter from the closed position can be effected through an axial movement of the clamping ring against its preload.

Abstract: A workholding apparatus comprising a chuck body, first jaw members and second jaw members wherein the second jaw members are shaped to grip a workpiece of a particular geometry. The first and second jaw members are constructed to enable easy, quick and manual replacement of the second jaw members with other second jaw members having different grip shapes so as to enable gripping of workpieces with different geometries.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a driver having a rotatable drive shaft, the chuck including a body having a nose section and a tail section, the tail section being configured to rotate with the drive shaft and the nose section having an axial bore. A plurality of jaws is movably disposed with respect to the body and in communication with the axial bore. A first sleeve is rotatably mounted to the body in operative communication with the jaws so that rotation of the sleeve moves the jaws either toward a longitudinal center axis of the axial bore or away from the longitudinal center axis. A second sleeve is rotatably mounted to the body and is movable between a first position in which the second sleeve is rotatably fixed to the body and a second position in which the second sleeve is rotatable about the body. The second sleeve moves in a direction transverse to the longitudinal center axis of the axial bore when moving between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A chuck includes a chassis, a support member, a number of jaws, and a number of bolts. The chassis includes a mounting portion secured to a target machine. The support member is rotatably connected to the chassis and includes a support plate defining a number of radially extending first slots. The jaws each include an engaging surface. The bolts each include a head with a diameter greater than a width of the first slot and a shank connected to the head. The shank extends through one of the first slots of the support plate and is screwed into one of the jaws for securing the one of the jaws to the support plate. The engaging surfaces of the jaws is configured to contact a top surface of a workpiece placed on the support member for holding the workpiece in position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a self-locking mechanism for use in a drill chuck, comprising: clutch tooth sleeves, fixedly connected with the chuck body of the drill chuck and forming teeth; an oval deformation ring, having a substantially circular first shape and a substantially oval second shape, wherein the oval deformation ring has teeth on the side wall, with the teeth engaging with the teeth of the clutch tooth sleeve when the oval deformation ring is in the second shape; and a control sleeve, for controlling the conversion of the oval deformation sleeve between the first shape and the second shape. The present invention also discloses a force increasing self-locking drill chuck with said self-locking mechanism. The self-locking mechanism according to the present invention can be used in drill chucks of multiple structures, and provides a brand-new thought for the designs of the self-locking mechanisms of drill chucks.

Abstract: A depth gauge for use with a drill bit includes a body configured to receive a drill bit, a retention mechanism coupled to the body and configured to removably couple the body to the drill bit, and a cap configured to be removably coupled to the body. The cap can be coupled to the body in one of a first position relative to the body where the cap contacts a workpiece surface to prevent the drill bit from entering the workpiece more than a first depth, and a second position relative to the body where the cap contacts the workpiece surface to prevent the drill bit from entering the workpiece more than a second depth that is different from the first depth.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool-holder mandrel for fitting to a rotating machine, comprising: a body comprising a rear portion designed to be attached to a drive shaft of the rotating machine and a front portion in which housing are arranged converging toward the front; jaws mounted so as to slide each in a housing of the body and having an inner thread; a ring for moving the jaws, mounted so as to pivot relative to the body, having a peripheral thread interacting with the inner thread of the jaws so that the rotation of the ring closes or opens the jaws.

Abstract: A chuck including a body having a tail section and a nose section defining an axial bore. A plurality of jaws are movably disposed with respect to the axial bore and a nut is in threaded engagement with the jaws. A sleeve engages the nut so that rotation of the sleeve moves the jaws. A first ring defines a plurality of teeth and a second ring is rotatable relative to the nut over a limited arc and defines at least one pawl. In a first state, the second ring is non-rotatable relative to the first ring in both the opening and closing directions, and in a second state the first and second rings are rotatable about the body, and the second ring is rotatable relative to the first ring in the closing direction.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that is configured for attachment to an aerosol can to permit mixing of contents therein. The apparatus includes a generally flat base portion coupled to a drive shaft orthogonally oriented relative to the base portion, and a securing strap attached to the base portion. The securing strap is configured to engage or grip a cylindrical end portion of an aerosol can to secure the aerosol can to the apparatus, whereby the drive shaft is configured to be mounted within a drill chuck to permit the mixing apparatus to rotate an aerosol can attached thereto for mixing contents within the aerosol can.

Abstract: A chuck including a body with a nose section defining an axial bore formed therein, a plurality of jaws movably disposed with respect to the body, and a sleeve rotatably mounted about the body so that rotation of the sleeve moves the jaws relative to the axial bore. A bearing has a first race, a second race, and at least one bearing element disposed therebetween, one of the first race and the second race defining a ratchet and the other defining a pawl biased toward the ratchet. A biasing element is disposed between the pawl and the sleeve. The biasing element exerts a biasing force on the pawl toward the ratchet and the ratchet and the pawl prevent the second race from rotating in the opening direction with respect to the first race when engaged.

Abstract: A bit retaining system for a rotary tool or device such as a router is disclosed. The bit retaining system may include a collet assembly and a control assembly. The collet assembly may include a spindle, a collet adapted to receive the bit, and a collet nut. The collet assembly may further include a collet gear mounted on the collet nut and/or a spindle gear mounted on the spindle. The control assembly selectively engages the collet assembly to drive the collet nut and/or secure the spindle in a fixed position, preventing its rotation. In operation, a hand tool is utilized to engage the control assembly. This configuration enables a user to capture and release the rotary tool bit using one hand.

Abstract: A tool chuck includes a body supporting a plurality of jaws, and a sleeve that is operatively connected to the jaw. The sleeve may be rotated to open and close the jaws. The sleeve includes a radial inward facing surface with recesses that are covered by a metal insert. The metal insert provides a metal-to-metal interface for a lock feature.

Abstract: Several preferred embodiments are disclosed for a tool-less blade clamping apparatus for a reciprocating tool of the type which has a reciprocating plunger which has a tool attachment receiving slot for receiving a tool attachment of the type that has a shank portion. The clamping apparatus has an unclamped position and a clamped position. In the unclamped position, a tool attachment can be easily inserted and when it is in its clamped position, the tool attachment is securely retained. The preferred embodiments have at least one spring biasing the apparatus toward the clamped position, a releasable retaining mechanism for holding the apparatus in its unclamped position after being placed in that position. When the blade shank portion is inserted into the slot a predetermined distance, the shoulders of the shank portion release the retaining mechanism to move it to its clamped position.

Abstract: An adapter to convert an electric drill motor being configured with a standard drill bit into a screw gun includes a metal enclosure which slides over a drill chuck to accommodate drill bit and chuck portions. The device also provides a mechanical coupling pin which engages a chuck key aperture to communicate the rotary motion of the drill motor to the device. Once installed upon the drill motor, the device enables connection of standard bit sockets, screwdriver adapters, or similar driving tools. In such a manner, the user can drill a hole, slide the device over the drill chuck, and drive a fastener using the device. This eliminates the need to remove the drill bit and insert a separate driving tool in a repetitive manner to install fasteners.

Abstract: A chuck including a body having a nose section, a tail section and a center axis, the nose section defining an axial bore and a plurality of passageways. A plurality of jaws is disposed in the passageways, a nut is rotatably mounted about the body so that rotation of the nut either moves the jaws toward or away from the center axis, and a sleeve that is rotatably mounted about the body, the sleeve being rotatable with respect to the nut between a first rotational position and a second rotational position. An annular array of locking teeth is non-rotatable with respect to one of the body and the nut. A lock ring includes a projection and is axially movable so that, when engaged, the projection and the locking teeth prevent the lock ring from rotating in the opening direction with respect to the body.

Abstract: In a robotic tool changer, a rotating cam surface ring having a plurality of surfaces formed therein urges a plurality of ball members in one tool coupling unit radially to contact a coupling surface in the other tool coupling unit. Mechanical energy captured and stored upon decoupling the units is used by an actuation mechanism, upon manual initiation, to at least partially automatically couple the two units by partially rotating the rotating cam surface ring. Further manual rotation of the cam member exerts a radial force through the ball members onto the coupling surface. A component of that force is directed by the coupling surface toward the opposite tool coupling unit, locking the two units together.

Abstract: A runoff safety device is configured to prevent runoff of at least one of a chucking element and a tool from a spindle in a braking mode. The runoff safety device has at least one transfer unit and an imbalance compensating unit configured to at least reduce an imbalance of the transfer unit in a mode.

Abstract: A power tool having a tool portion, a chuck and a lock. The tool portion has a housing, a motor, and a spindle driven by the motor. The chuck has a body coupled to the spindle for rotation therewith, and a sleeve rotatably disposed about the body. The lock has a first lock structure pivotally coupled to the housing about a pivot axis, and a second lock structure. The first lock structure has a first locking feature. The second lock structure has a second locking feature and is coupled to the sleeve for rotation therewith. Pivoting the first lock structure into a first pivot position positions the first locking feature in a rotational path of the second locking feature. Engagement of the first and second locking features inhibits rotation of the sleeve so that rotation of the spindle will cause corresponding rotation of the body relative to the sleeve.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for use with a tool has a tool having a first working end, an opposite second end, a central axis therebetween, and a least one axial recess formed on an outer surface of the tool. A cap is rotatably received on the tool opposite second end, the cap comprising at least one recess formed on an outer surface thereon. The cap is rotatable between a first position in which the cap at least one recess aligns with the tool at least one recess, and a second position in which the cap at least one recess is out of alignment with the tool at least one recess. The locking mechanism further comprises a detent operatively positioned between the tool and the cap. The detent may be a pin and a spring, where the spring biases the cap into the second position.

Abstract: A bit holder assembly for a rotary hand or powered tool, includes a body having a hex shank at its rearward end and a retraction collar slidably disposed on the body. The body has a coaxial hex socket formed therein to allow a tool bit to be inserted thereinto. A coil spring biases the retraction collar forwardly and biases a retaining clip toward the bottom of an angular slot formed in the body. The bit is removed by sliding the retraction collar rearwardly, to compress the coil spring and allow the retaining clip to retract back up the slot. A ring magnet is disposed at the forward end of the retraction collar to magnetize a fastener to retain the fastener to the bit.

Abstract: A holder for a bit is disclosed. The bit may include a first locking element. The holder may include a housing; a base assembly including a first hole; a second locking element partially disposed within the first hole and configured to move between a locking position in which the second locking element engages the first locking element to prevent removal of the bit, and an unlocking position in which the second locking element is spaced from the first locking element allowing the bit to be removed; and a follower assembly contained within the housing and configured to move relative to the housing and base assembly between a first position in which the follower assembly supports the second locking element in the locking position, and a second position in which the follower assembly allows the second locking element to move from the locking position to the unlocking position.

Abstract: A chuck including a body having a tail section and a nose section defining an axial bore. A plurality of jaws are movably disposed with respect to the axial bore and a nut is in threaded engagement with the jaws. A sleeve engages the nut so that rotation of the sleeve moves the jaws. A first ring defines a plurality of teeth and a second ring is rotatable relative to the nut over a limited arc and defines at least one pawl. In a first state, the second ring is non-rotatable relative to the first ring in both the opening and closing directions, and in a second state the first and second rings are rotatable about the body, and the second ring is rotatable relative to the first ring in the closing direction.

Abstract: A chuck with a generally cylindrical body having a tail section configured to receive a drive shaft of a driver and a nose section having an axial bore formed therein. A plurality of jaws is movably disposed with respect to the body. A threaded spindle is rotatably connected to the body and operatively engages the jaws. A first ring is fixedly mounted about the body and has a first plurality of teeth. An inner sleeve is rotatably mounted about the tail section and has an open portion. A second ring that has at least one protrusion that mates with the corresponding open portion and extends outwardly from the inner sleeve and the ring has a second plurality of teeth. An outer sleeve is placed concentrically around the inner sleeve and contains a lock groove that the protrusion of the second ring is situated inside the lock groove.

Abstract: A manual robotic tool changer provides a compact, lightweight means to manually selectively couple a robotic tool, such as a surgical tool, to a robot arm. The tool changer includes numerous safety features to prevent inadvertent decoupling of the robotic tool. These include a dual-button handle locking mechanism operative to lock the tool changer closed in the fully coupled position, and requiring simultaneous actuation of both of two latch buttons to unlock; a one-way clutch mechanism that prevents rotation of the coupling mechanism towards the decoupled position, unless the handle is actuated to unlock the tool changer; and a spring biasing the tool changer to an at least partially coupled state when no force is applied to the handle, thus requiring a positive force against the spring, moving the handle to a fully open position, to insert or remove a robotic tool.

Abstract: A keyless arbor device for securing a tool, such as a drill bit, to a driver. At least one drive key is pivotally combined with the arbor. A threaded member and an outer sleeve are combined with an arbor. Rotation of the outer sleeve in a first direction causes the threaded member to move in a first direction and rotation of the outer sleeve in a second direction causes the threaded member to move in a second direction. The drive key is positioned so that as the threaded member is moved in its second direction, the threaded member makes contact with the drive key which forces the drive key to pivot from its first position to its second position thereby engaging the shank of the tool to secure the tool with the arbor.

Abstract: A chuck with a generally cylindrical body having a tail section configured to receive a drive shaft of a driver and a nose section having an axial bore formed therein. A plurality of jaws is movably disposed with respect to the body. A threaded spindle is rotatably connected to the body and operatively engages the jaws. A first ring is fixedly mounted about the body and has a first plurality of teeth. An inner sleeve is rotatably mounted about the tail section and has an open portion. A second ring that has at least one protrusion that mates with the corresponding open portion and extends outwardly from the inner sleeve and the ring has a second plurality of teeth. An outer sleeve is placed concentrically around the inner sleeve and contains a lock groove that the protrusion of the second ring is situated inside the lock groove.

Abstract: Several preferred embodiments are disclosed for a tool-less blade clamping apparatus for a reciprocating tool of the type which has a reciprocating plunger which has a tool attachment receiving slot for receiving a tool attachment of the type that has a shank portion. The clamping apparatus has an unclamped position and a clamped position. In the unclamped position, a tool attachment can be easily inserted and when it is in its clamped position, the tool attachment is securely retained. The preferred embodiments have at least one spring biasing the apparatus toward the clamped position, a releasable retaining mechanism for holding the apparatus in its unclamped position after being placed in that position. When the blade shank portion is inserted into the slot a predetermined distance, the shoulders of the shank portion release the retaining mechanism to move it to its clamped position.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a driver, the chuck including a body having a nose section defining an axial bore and a tail section. A plurality of jaws is in communication with the axial bore. A first sleeve is rotatably mounted to the body so that rotation of the sleeve moves the jaws either toward or away from a longitudinal center axis of the axial bore. A second sleeve is rotatably mounted to the body and is movable between a first position in which the second sleeve is rotatably fixed to the body and a second position in which the second sleeve is rotatable about the body. The second sleeve moves in a direction transverse to the longitudinal center axis of the axial bore when moving between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: The invention describes an adapter for a handheld machine tool, comprising a locking unit (40), which can be releasably and fixedly attached to a housing (10) of a handheld machine tool, and a rotatably mounted shaft (32), which can be connected in a rotationally fixed manner to a drive shaft (20) of the handheld machine tool, wherein the locking unit (40) has at least one means (42, 62) for a latching connection.

Abstract: A chuck including a body with a nose section defining an axial bore formed therein, a plurality of jaws movably disposed with respect to the body, and a sleeve rotatably mounted about the body so that rotation of the sleeve moves the jaws relative to the axial bore. A bearing has a first race, a second race, and at least one bearing element disposed therebetween, one of the first race and the second race defining a ratchet and the other defining a pawl biased toward the ratchet. A biasing element is disposed between the pawl and the sleeve. The biasing element exerts a biasing force on the pawl toward the ratchet and the ratchet and the pawl prevent the second race from rotating in the opening direction with respect to the first race when engaged.

Abstract: A coupling device for securing medical instruments to a holding device allows for simple and rapid handling and exact positioning of the medical instrument. A coupler socket is configured on one component and a coupler plug is configured on the other component, wherein the coupler socket and coupler plug can be fixed in mutually connected position with respect to one another by means of at least one locking element. The coupler socket is configured as a sleeve-shaped collet chuck including several mutually distanced spring arms. The coupler plug includes a coupling pin equipped with at least one radially outward-pointing catch cam. When coupled, at least one catch cam of the coupling pin catches on a corresponding back-cut on the collet chuck. The locking element can be screwed onto the collet chuck so that the spring arms of the collet chuck in the coupled position are affixed facing radially outward.

Abstract: A holding fixture includes a first part, a securing member and a second part. The first part includes a first end face and a sleeve extending from the first end face, the sleeve defines a plurality of radial through holes each receiving a ball therein, and each ball has a diameter larger than the wall thickness of the sleeve therein. The securing member located around the sleeve includes a plurality of protrusions configured on an inner wall thereof, with every two neighboring protrusions defining a notch therebetween. The second part includes a body and a tail fixed on the body, with seating thereof in the sleeve enabled by an annular groove in the periphery thereof. The protrusions guide the balls into the annular groove to secure the second part on the first part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a re-tightening drill chuck with a chuck body (1), a tightening sleeve (2) which can rotate coaxially with respect to the chuck body (1) and is axially supported on a jaw holder (3), which is mounted on the chuck body (1) and in which clamping jaws (4) are guided in guiding slots and are adjustable for clamping and release by relative rotation between the chuck body (1) and the tightening sleeve (2) with the jaw holder, wherein a stop is formed on the jaw holder (3) and a counter-stop (11) is formed on the tightening sleeve (2) for the defined delimitation of a relative rotatability of the tightening sleeve (2) with respect to the jaw holder (3) between a first rotational position and a second rotational position.