Abstract: An oscillating power tool includes an outer housing, and an inner housing positioned within the outer housing. A motor and a drive mechanism are supported by the inner housing. The drive mechanism includes an output shaft that is rotational in an oscillating manner and that defines an output axis. A damping element is positioned between the inner housing and the outer housing through which the inner housing is mounted to the outer housing, thereby attenuating vibration transmitted to the outer housing from the inner housing. An over-travel limit member is positioned between the inner housing and the outer housing. In response to relative movement between the inner housing and the outer housing while the power tool is in use, the limit member is configured to prevent direct contact between the inner housing and the outer housing, inhibiting vibration produced by the motor and/or drive mechanism from bypassing the damping element.

Abstract: A power tool includes a housing (10), a spindle (4) supported in the housing to be pivotable or rotatable about a driving axis, a clamping shaft (60) that is selectively movable in the up-down direction relative to the spindle, a biasing member (70), a release member (71) and an actuating member (50). The release member is selectively movable in the up-down direction relative to the spindle and is configured to selectively interrupt transmission of upward biasing force from the biasing member to the clamping shaft. The release member is also configured to be locked to the spindle in a locked position while transmission of the biasing force is being interrupted. The actuating member is movable upward in the up-down direction relative to the spindle in response to being pressed upward by a clamping part (64) or by a tool accessory (91) to thereby unlock the release member from the spindle.

Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a central opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.

Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a central opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.

Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a central opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rapid-replacing structure of multifunctional saw, including a head housing, a tool rest and an output device, wherein the output device comprises an output shaft. It also includes a quick-change device that consists of a rapid-replacing buckle, an eccentric block, a movable rod, a collet chuck, a tensioning rod and a compression spring. The rapid-replacing buckle and the eccentric block are connected with the top of the head housing through a straight pin. The movable rod is arranged in the output shaft, with its top end closely connected to the eccentric block and its bottom end connected to the tensioning rod by screw thread. The rapid-replacing structure of the multifunctional saw can realize the purpose of blade removal and replacement simply by shifting the rapid-replacing buckle on the upper side of the head housing, without using other auxiliary means, so it is simple and fast to operate.

Abstract: A representative power tool has a spindle transmitting a motor driving force to a tool accessory, a tool accessory holding member movable between a holding position and a tool accessory releasing position, a lock mechanism movable between an engaging position for locking the tool accessory holding member in the holding position and a disengaging position for releasing the lock, an inner housing housed in a body housing and houses at least part of the lock mechanism, and an operation mechanism. The operation mechanism includes a handle part, a switching part that switches the lock mechanism between the engaging position and the disengaging position according to the handle part operation, and a switching connection part that is separated from the inner housing when the lock mechanism is placed in the engaging position and comes into contact with the inner housing when the lock mechanism is placed in the disengaging position.

Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a central opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.

Abstract: A tool holder, particularly a hand-held power tool holder, is provided for an oscillating and/or rotational drive of at least one insertion tool. The tool holder includes at least one holder-side fastening element that is provided at least substantially for a coupling with the at least one insertion tool. The tool holder also includes at least one bearing unit provided for movably mounting the at least one holder-side fastening element in a movement at least partially deviating from an axial direction. The movement at least partially deviating from the axial direction of the at least one fastening element is provided at least substantially for creating a fastening force in the axial direction.

Abstract: A power tool has a driving shaft driving a working element, a fastening piece fastening the working element to the driving shaft having a projecting shaft insertable into the driving shaft, a locking assembly locking the projecting shaft in the driving shaft having a locking member wherein the locking member has a locking position for locking the projecting shaft with the driving shaft and a loosening position for loosening the projecting shaft with the driving shaft. At the locking position, the fastening piece is pressed towards an end portion of the driving shaft by an elastic component. The locking assembly further includes a movable member arranged outside of the driving shaft, the movable member having a first portion and a second portion which can be directly or indirectly mated with the locking member wherein a radial distance of the first portion relative to a shaft center of the driving shaft is unequal to that of the second portion relative to the shaft center of the driving shaft.

Abstract: A power tool includes a spindle and a clamp shaft, and drives a tool accessory clamped by an outer flange and a clamp head. A ball or a grooved clamping element is configured to hold the clamp shaft against the spindle in a fixed manner. A holding element holds and moves the ball or grooved clamping element. A coil spring biases the holding element. The ball or grooved clamping element is movable between a first position where it holds the clamp shaft and a second position where it does not hold the clamp shaft. The holding element is capable of moving the ball or the grooved clamping element from the first position to the second position. The coil spring biases the holding element and prevents movement of the holding element when the ball or the grooved clamping element is located in the second position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powered hand tool comprising a housing that comprises a spindle head having a tool spindle that can be driven about its longitudinal axis, in particular can be driven in an oscillatory rotary manner, the tool spindle having a tool-side end comprising a holding portion for a tool to be driven, and comprising a clamping device that comprises a fastening element, the clamping device having a clamping configuration, in which the tool can be fixed to the tool spindle by means of the fastening element, and having a release configuration, in which the tool is releasable, and the clamping device is able to be switched over between the clamping configuration and the release configuration by means of a unidirectional positioning movement.

Abstract: A clamp arrangement for releasably securing an accessory to an oscillating power tool can include a tool body including a motor that drives an output member. A clamp assembly can include a first clamp member that moves relative to the accessory between a closed position wherein the clamp assembly retains the accessory and an open position wherein the first clamp member of the clamp assembly is offset from the accessory permitting removal of the accessory from the clamp assembly. A lever can have a user engagement portion and a pivot portion including a pivot axle. The lever can be pivotally coupled to the tool body about the pivot axle between a first position, wherein the clamp assembly is in the closed position and a second position wherein movement of the user engagement portion of the lever causes the clamp assembly to be moved to the open position.

Abstract: An accessory for coupling to an attachment mechanism of an oscillating power tool includes a working end, an opposite rear end, and a fitment portion adjacent the rear end portion. The fitment portion includes a generally U-shaped opening having a central portion and a rearward portion open to the rear end, and configured to receive a post of a tool clamping mechanism. The fitment portion further includes a first plurality of openings in communication with and extending radially outward from the central portion, a second plurality of openings not in communication with and positioned radially outward from the central portion. The central portion, the first plurality of openings, and the second plurality of openings are configured to couple the fitment portion to a plurality of different configurations of attachment mechanisms for oscillating power tools.

Abstract: An oscillating power tool includes a tool head which can be articulated through a range of positions including zero to ninety degrees. The tool head can accept a variety of accessory tools which move in a reversing angular displacement as well as articulate throughout the range of positions.

Abstract: A power tool having a housing, a motor, a tool holder driven about an output axis by the motor, and an output element for performing an operation on a workpiece. The tool holder has a locating feature including a tapered portion becoming narrower in a direction away from the surface of the tool holder. The output element has an aperture for receiving the locating feature and a face facing the surface of the tool holder when the locating feature is received. The power tool also includes a flange for transferring a clamping force for urging the output element towards the tool holder and a tab projecting from the flange for finger tightening the flange. A biasing member provides the clamping force toollessly. A gap is defined between the surface of the tool holder and the face when the tapered portion of the locating feature is fully received in the aperture.

Abstract: A manually actuated robotic tool changer includes a first housing having a generally cylindrical piston with a central axis partially extending from the first housing, the piston rotatable about the axis. A plurality of tabs are disposed about the circumference of a portion of the piston extending from the first housing. A second housing has a bore to receive a portion of the piston. A plurality of locking lugs are disposed about the bore. The tool changer is manually actuated from an unlocked position wherein the piston assumes a position with respect to the first housing such that the extending portion of the piston may be moved within the bore with the tabs moving between the locking lugs, to a locked position wherein the piston is rotated with respect to the first housing such that the tabs move beneath the locking lugs to lock the first and second housings together.

Abstract: An adaptor for adapting a working element to an end of a power tool shaft. The adaptor includes a central hole passing through the adaptor and has a longitudinal axis, a driving end facing the end of the shaft, and a tool end facing the working element and having a protruding portion, wherein the driving end is provided with grooves, the grooves and bosses formed between the grooves are alternately arranged around the circumference of the driving end, and the bosses have side faces each facing the central hole and located on a plane passing through an edge of a regular polygon and parallel with the longitudinal axis. The adaptor can thus be used to adapt different kinds of working elements to various kinds of driving shafts having different shapes of shaft end.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bi-stable coupling for controlling the depth of a tool insertion, such as drilling, and similar processes. The bi-stable coupling can be used to penetrate (e.g., drill or push) through a material layer of unknown thickness without plunging the tool into the adjacent layer. In accordance with the invention, in a first state, force is applied to the tool to initiate penetration and a reactive force maintains the device in the first state during penetration and when tool penetrates the material, the reactive force is diminished enabling the device to transition to a second state in which the tool becomes retracted. In medical applications, the invention allows for drilling through bone of unknown thickness without plunging into the adjacent soft tissue.

Abstract: A tool chucking device, in particular an oscillation tool chucking device, includes a tool holder that has a first form locking element and a second form locking element. The form locking elements are provided at least for a form locking connection to a machining tool in a circumferential direction about a rotational machining axis. The form locking elements are mounted rotatably with respect to each other at least relative to a rotational axis that is oriented at least substantially parallel to the rotational machining axis and/or are mounted movably with respect to each other along at least one movement axis that is oriented at least substantially perpendicular relative to an axis that is parallel to the rotational machining axis.

Abstract: An accessory clamping mechanism for clamping an accessory to a working mandrel of a power tool wherein the working mandrel has a mandrel flange and a first longitudinal axis. The accessory clamping mechanism includes: at least one clamping member; a thrust member for supporting the clamping member; an elastic member by which the thrust member is biased towards a clamped position; a driving assembly for forcing the thrust member and the clamping member to move along the first longitudinal axis, the driving assembly comprising a driving member moved between a first position in which the accessory is in the clamped position and a second position in which the accessory is in a released position, the thrust member and the clamping member being driven by the driving member to move along the first longitudinal axis; and a motion converting member for driving the clamping member to move in a direction different from the first longitudinal axis.

Abstract: An accessory clamping mechanism for clamping an accessory to a working mandrel having a mandrel flange. The accessory clamping mechanism includes: a fastening flange; a driving device for forcing the fastening flange to move between a released position in which the accessory can be removed between the mandrel flange and the fastening flange and a clamped position in which the accessory is clamped between the mandrel flange and the fastening flange; a pushing member connected to the fastening flange; and a first elastic member by which the fastening flange is biased towards the clamped position; wherein the pushing member is arranged on one side of the working mandrel.

Abstract: A tool chucking device, especially an oscillation tool chucking device, includes at least one chucking unit which has at least one pin-type chucking element for clamping a treatment tool in an axial direction and at least one grip head arranged on the chucking element. The tool chucking device further includes at least one movement conversion unit which is designed to displace at least the grip head at least substantially along the axial direction into at least one direction different from the axial direction depending on the movement of the chucking element.

Abstract: A clamping device having at least three jaws for clamping a plurality of elongated workpieces with the workpieces forming predetermined angles therebetween. Each of at least two jaws has clamping surfaces that are oriented to correspond to a respective angle. Each of the at least two jaws is connected to a first endportion of a respective arm. A holding element has the at least two arms pivotally movable mounted thereto such that the at least two jaws are movable between an open position for placing the clamping device and a clamping position for clamping the workpieces. An actuator is connected to the at least two arms for moving the at least two arms and for holding the at least two arms in the clamping position.

Abstract: A clamping device for a hand-held power tool includes at least one clamping unit configured to clamp a processing tool in an axial direction and at least one operating unit configured to actuate the at least one clamping unit. The at least one operating unit has at least one jaw coupling element configured to couple the at least one operating unit to the at least one clamping unit in a rotationally fixed manner. The at least one jaw coupling element is supported so as to be movable at least substantially parallel to the axial direction.

Abstract: A tool clamping device, in particular an oscillating tool clamping device, includes a clamping unit that has at least one clamping element configured to securely clamp a working tool in an axial direction and at least one clamping head arranged on the clamping element and configured to clamp the working tool at a free end of the clamping unit. The clamping unit further includes a guiding unit configured to guide at least one movement of the working tool along at least one direction of movement that deviates significantly from the axial direction in at least one operating state.

Abstract: A tool chucking device, especially an oscillation tool chucking device, includes at least one chucking unit which has at least one chucking element for clamping a treatment tool in an axial direction and at least one control unit for actuating the chucking element. The tool chucking device further includes at least one conversion unit which is designed to modify a conversion ratio depending on at least one movement component of a control element of the control unit.

Abstract: A tool clamping fixture includes at least one clamping unit, at least one operating unit, and at least one return damping unit. The at least one clamping unit is configured to fixedly clamp a machining tool in an axial direction. The at least one operating unit is configured to actuate the at least one clamping unit. The at least one return damping unit is at least configured to damp a return motion of the at least one operating unit. The at least one return damping unit is also configured to generate friction torques of different magnitudes in opposite directions of motion of the at least one operating unit.

Abstract: A clamp arrangement for securing an accessory to an oscillating power tool can include a clamp assembly including a first clamp member that moves relative to the accessory between a closed position wherein the clamp assembly retains the accessory and an open position wherein the first clamp is offset from the accessory permitting removal of the first accessory from the clamp assembly. The clamp assembly can further comprise a second clamp member having a first portion that opposes the first clamp member and cooperates with the first clamp member to clamp the accessory between the first and second clamp members. An attachment plate can carry the clamp assembly. The attachment plate can have a first mating detail formed thereon that is configured to selectively and removably mate with a complementary second mating detail on the power tool in an assembled position.

Abstract: An electric motor includes an upper housing, a lower housing including a flange for mounting the upper housing thereon and a cone-shaped portion extending away from the flange and the upper housing. The electric motor further includes a stator assembly formed of a first core having a first height and fitted into the upper housing, a rotor assembly rigidly joined to a shaft to rotate therewith within the stator assembly and formed of a second core having a second height, and a hub connected to a lower end of the shaft to rotate therewith in relation to the cone-shaped portion. The hub is configured to secure an operable implement to the electric motor. The second height is greater than the first height.

Abstract: The invention discloses a hand-held power tool including a housing with a spindle head. A tool spindle can be driven in rotary oscillation about its longitudinal axis and, at its tool-side end, is configured to carry a tool. The tool spindle has a clamping mechanism, which is configured to move a positioning element between a clamping position, in which a tool that is to be carried can be fixed to the tool spindle, and a release position, in which the tool can be released. The clamping mechanism has an actuating mechanism having an actuating element configured as a slide having an engaging surface for axially moving the positioning element to move the clamping mechanism between the clamping and the release positions when the actuating element is moved.

Abstract: The chuck includes a centering clamping member having a variable diameter, a radially extending clamping surface, which is adjacent to the centering clamping member, a movable clamping element, a first spring element, via which the centering clamping member can be moved into a clamping position, a second spring element, via which the clamping element can be loaded with a first force, a third spring element, via which the clamping element can be loaded with a second, higher force, and an axially movable actuating device by which the centering clamping member and the clamping element can be moved into a release position against the force of the first and third spring elements.

Abstract: A clamping apparatus has been developed for coupling a tool member to the output shaft of a power tool without the use of auxiliary hands tools or a shaft-lock lever. The clamping apparatus includes a clamp member and a piezoelectric element. The clamp member is coupled to an output shaft of a motor. The piezoelectric element opposes the first clamp member and is configured to change from a first state to a second state in response to being coupled to a source of electrical energy.

Abstract: A clamp arrangement for securing an accessory to an oscillating power tool can include a clamp assembly including a first clamp member that moves relative to the accessory between a closed position wherein the clamp assembly retains the accessory and an open position wherein the first clamp is offset from the accessory permitting removal of the first accessory from the clamp assembly. The clamp assembly can further comprise a second clamp member having a first portion that opposes the first clamp member and cooperates with the first clamp member to clamp the accessory between the first and second clamp members. An attachment plate can carry the clamp assembly. The attachment plate can have a first mating detail formed thereon that is configured to selectively and removably mate with a complementary second mating detail on the power tool in an assembled position.

Abstract: A chuck has a chuck body rotatable about an axis, a plurality of jaws radially displaceable on the body for gripping a workpiece, a chuck drive for rotating the chuck about the axis, and a center point axially shiftable in the body and axially engageable with the workpiece gripped by the jaws. An electric drive is coupled to the center point for axially shifting same.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for removing a retained member from a rotary head assembly configured for attachment to a rotary power source.

Abstract: A fixture for facilitating the accurate and repeatable preset of chamfering tool cutting inserts to proper height and angle specifications. The fixture may include an upright main body with a removable insert for receiving an end of a chamfering tool of interest. The insert may include several raised support pads for supporting the chamfering tool in an elevated position. The fixture may also employ chamfering tool clamping mechanisms to securely clamp the chamfering tool to the fixture. The clamping mechanisms may include a feature that allows for proper clamping pressure to be exerted on a given chamfering tool even if a flange portion thereof is somewhat thicker or thinner than expected. One or more locating pins or other locating elements may also be employed to ensure repeatable location of a chamfering tool to the fixture.

Abstract: A holesaw mandrel assembly has a mandrel with a first shanking end, a body, and a second extending end that includes a threaded spud to receive a holesaw. A first member is secured on the second end. The first member is axially slidable on the second end. The first member also includes a friction surface to contact the holesaw. The friction surface moves between a first engaging position and a second disengaging position. A mechanism on the mandrel moves the friction surface between its engaged and disengaged positions. The mechanism includes a biased collar and a bearing race. A mating connection enables rotation of the collar which, in turn, enables the friction surface to move between its engaged and disengaged positions.

Abstract: A clamping device for clamping an accessory to a power tool includes a first flange, a spindle member, and a cam member. The first flange is coupled to a drive system of the power tool and is configured to receive the accessory. The spindle member defines a longitudinal axis and includes a second flange provided on an end of the spindle member and a follower member provided on an opposite end of the spindle member. The cam member includes a cam surface configured to interact with the follower surface, the cam member is rotatable about the longitudinal axis to a clamped position and to an unclamped position. In the unclamped position the accessory is removable from the first flange, and in the clamped position the accessory is clamped between the first flange and the second flange.

Abstract: The invention concerns a securing device for securing a chuck, in particular a power-operated chuck, on a rotating spindle of a machine, wherein a rotating element and at least one chucking-slide assembly are provided in a main body in such a way that, when the rotating element turns, the chucking-slide assemblies change their radial position such that, in a chucking position, they force the chuck against the securing device in the axial direction.

Abstract: An adapter is provided for a motor-driven machine tool which includes a tool driven in an oscillating rotational pendulum motion. The machine tool includes a driveable tool shaft (1), the end face of which is designed as a locating flange (2) having at least one form-fit element (3) for receiving and fastening the tool (5). The adapter (9) includes, on an end face (16), form-fit counter elements (10) which are matched to the form-fit elements (3) of the tool shaft (1). A plurality of axially projecting mandrels (11) is distributed around the circumference on the opposite end face (13) of the adapter (9).

Abstract: The method includes the steps of positioning a workpiece with a centering surface on a centering clamping member of a chuck, pressing a radial contact surface of the workpiece against a clamping surface of the chuck with a first force, centering the workpiece by clamping the centering clamping member against the centering surface, and pressing the radial contact surface of the workpiece against the clamping surface of the chuck with a second force, the second force being greater than the first force.

Abstract: A power tool has a driving shaft for driving a working element and a clamping device for clamping the working element. The clamping device has a clamping position in which the working element may be fixed relative to the driving shaft and a release position in which the working element can be removed from the driving shaft. An operating member is coupled to the clamping device for moving the clamping device between positions. The clamping device also has a rotating position in which the working element can be rotated by an angle relative to the driving shaft and the operating member has an operating position that corresponds to the rotating position.

Abstract: A clamp arrangement for securing an accessory to an oscillating power tool can include a clamp assembly including a first clamp member that moves relative to the accessory between a closed position wherein the clamp assembly retains the accessory and an open position wherein the first clamp is offset from the accessory permitting removal of the first accessory from the clamp assembly. The clamp assembly can further comprise a second clamp member having a first portion that opposes the first clamp member and cooperates with the first clamp member to clamp the accessory between the first and second clamp members. An attachment plate can carry the clamp assembly. The attachment plate can have a first mating detail formed thereon that is configured to selectively and removably mate with a complementary second mating detail on the power tool in an assembled position.

Abstract: [Problems] A gripping method for a turbocharger housing and a work gripping device that can accurately grip an inner diameter using a reference for shape during casting when processing. [Means for Solving Problems] In a gripping method of a turbocharger housing W, an end surface Y of a large diameter hole 22 facing a small diameter hole 25 is used for positioning in an axial direction. The inner diameter of the large diameter hole 22 is then gripped. A work gripping device 1 includes a cylindrical body 2, a plunger 3 that moves back and forth along an axial direction of the body 2, a jaw 4 that moves in a radial direction of the body 2 in tandem with the plunger 3, and a pusher 6 that presses the work W in a direction away from the body 2 in accompaniment with movement of the plunger 3. The jaw 4 includes a gripping surface 24 that grips the work W and a contact surface 5 that projects in an outward radial direction from an end edge of the gripping surface 24 away from the body 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine tool for machining of workpieces, having a workpiece support for mounting the workpiece, a tool holder, which can be moved at least along one axis, for holding a tool for machining the workpiece, and workpiece holding units for fixing the workpiece during the machining, the workpiece holding units being arranged outside the workpiece support surface of the workpiece support, which is covered by the workpiece in the mounted state, and each having a holding element for fixing the workpiece. In order that also workpieces of greater diameter can be machined, the machine tool otherwise being of the same dimensions, it is provided according to the invention that the holding elements can each be moved, substantially parallel to the workpiece support surface, in the direction of the workpiece, in particular in the direction of a central workpiece axis, which runs perpendicular to the workpiece support surface, for the purpose of centering and fixing the workpiece.

Abstract: A method for making by assembling a tool to and in a tool holder, and the tool and tool holder, and the assembled tool and tool holder. The tool is shrink-fitted into a cylindrical bore of the tool holder, and a shoulder of the tool abuts an abutment face of the tool holder. Structure, such as press, a screw, a draw bolt, or a cylinder, for example, is provided to apply an axial force to the cutting tool to force the tool shoulder against the abutment face of the tool holder.

Abstract: A clamp arrangement for releasably securing an accessory to an oscillating power tool can include a tool body including a motor that drives an output member. A clamp assembly can include a first clamp member that moves relative to the accessory between a closed position wherein the clamp assembly retains the accessory and an open position wherein the first clamp member of the clamp assembly is offset from the accessory permitting removal of the accessory from the clamp assembly. A lever can have a user engagement portion and a pivot portion including a pivot axle. The lever can be pivotally coupled to the tool body about the pivot axle between a first position, wherein the clamp assembly is in the closed position and a second position wherein movement of the user engagement portion of the lever causes the clamp assembly to be moved to the open position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chuck for flexible manufacturing, said chuck comprising a chuck body, a central draw head guided axially in a central hole of the chuck body and connected to inner jaws radially guided in the chuck body through a straight-wedge mechanism, and outer jaws also radially guided in the chuck body and adapted to be equipped with chuck jaws for chucking a work-piece and to be engaged with coupling heads through rack teeth. The coupling heads are built in the inner jaws and guided axially therein, wherein said coupling heads comprise a double locking coupling device. The first locking stage of said coupling device includes wedge-shaped control members fixed to a control ring, whereas the second locking stage includes an additional locking member directly connected to the control ring. The chuck body is in the form of a one-piece unit, wherein the control ring is encased by the chuck body and the rear centering disc so that the control ring can be rotated there-between.

Abstract: A premounting device for a cutting ring fitting, the device including a frame part (1), support elements (2), a movable actuator (3), elements for moving the movable actuator (3) and a socket member (10) that is detachably attached to the movable actuator (3), the movable actuator (3) being arranged to move outwardly from the frame part (1). The support elements (2) and the socket member (10) are arranged to cooperate for sandwiching a nut (5) and a cutting ring (6) set on the outer surface of a tubular element (4) between the support elements (2) and the socket member (10) so as to premount a cutting ring fitting. In the premounting device for the cutting ring fitting, the support elements (2) are arranged to be radially adjustable and in operational connection with the socket member (10) to provide the adjustment.