Abstract: An adapter is provided for coupling an accessory tool to any of a plurality of power tools wherein each of the plurality of power tools has a distinct tool drive structure. The adapter has body that includes a first side surface, and a second side surface positioned opposite to the first side surface. An inner peripheral surface extends from the first side surface to the second side surface that defines a central opening, and an outer peripheral surface extends from the first side surface to the second side surface. The first side surface has defined therein a plurality of recesses positioned around the central opening. In addition, the body has a first adapter drive structure and a second adapter drive structure. The first adapter drive structure and the second adapter drive structure define the plurality of recesses, and the first adapter drive structure and the second adapter drive structure each possesses a distinct configuration in comparison to each other.

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: A bit holder includes a shank, and a bit sleeve. The shank has a first end portion of a non-circular geometric equiangular cross-section for combining a hand tool, and a second end portion formed with a combining hole having female threads in its wall. The bit sleeve has a through hole for a bit to extend therein, male threads and a circular circumference. The bit sleeve is combined with the shank by engagement of the male threads with the female threads, and the bit sleeve may be rotated to fix with or loosen from the shank by an auxiliary tool for changing the bit. In assembling, the bit is inserted through the through hole of the bit sleeve, and then the male threads of the bit sleeve are engaged with the female threads of the shank by an auxiliary tool fitted with the circular circumference and rotated to keep the bit combined with the shank, with the bit sleeve pressing the bit so as to minimize the tolerance of the gap between them, thus enabling the bit to drive a screw smoothly into an object.

Abstract: An effective technique is provided for rationally clamping and holding various kinds of tool bits which can be selectively replaced with each other and attached to the driving shaft, in a power tool The power tool includes a driving shaft 125 for driving a tool bit 109A or 109B which is arbitrarily selected from various kinds of tool bits, a first clamping element 133 provided on the driving shaft 125 and a second clamping element 135A, 135B provided separately from the driving shaft 125 and can be fixed to the driving shaft 125. The selected tool bit 109A, 109B is clamped and held between the first clamping element 133 and the second clamping element 135A, 135B.

Abstract: A hand tool adapter of the present invention includes a plastic main body and at least six metallic sockets. The main body is formed with at least six holes, and the sockets are fixedly received in the holes respectively. Each socket has a non-circular bore whose axial vector is different those of the bores of the other sockets. Further, each bore has a dimension different from those of the other bores.

Abstract: An adapter for a multifunctional tool includes a converter with a first form-locating component mating with an output shaft end of the multifunctional tool and a fixer with a form-fit component mateable with the converter.

Abstract: An attachment for a portable power tool includes an output shaft having a tool receptacle for accommodating an application tool, a locking unit which can be releasably attached to a housing of the portable power tool, and an input shaft which can be connected to a drive shaft of the portable power tool in a rotationally fixed manner. The attachment has a torque converter for converting a first torque which acts on the input shaft into a second torque which acts on the output shaft.

Abstract: A system for use in securing an attachment to a driver having an attachment mounting area includes an attachment mount configured for releasable engagement with an attachment as well as a driver mount interconnected with the attachment mount. The driver mount includes a removable mounting member configured for engagement with the attachment mounting area of the driver.

Abstract: A tool attachment for installing key-locking inserts, and a kit including such a tool attachment. For installing the key-locking insert, which is configured to be locked by a key, the tool attachment can be mounted on a power head, and connected to a pneumatic power supply, and includes a tightening torque transmission device, tightening the insert, and, in a casing, a key striker device configured to crimp the key onto the insert when crimping pressure is applied to the key by the pneumatic power supply. The striker device includes plural plates that are substantially perpendicular to the tightening axis. Crimping pressure applied suddenly to the plates inside the casing drives the key striker device and to crimp the keys. The tool attachment does not include moving mechanical parts, and is highly reliable.

Abstract: A chisel adapter has both ends connected with a tool head and a drive tool, respectively, and comprises: a first sleeve, a slide bushing, a first fastener, an abutting member, a second sleeve, a first rod, and a second rod. The chisel adapter is convenient to use since it allows the user to replace the chisel by hand without using tools. Furthermore, the chisel adapter is improved in applicability since it is applicable to common drive tools.

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 driving tool assembly includes a drive component adapted to be connected to a power tool or hand tool. A driven component is pivotally connected to the drive component and is adapted to receive a tool bit, drill bit, or otherwise provide a nut driver or socket wrench. A locking mechanism is provided for lockingly engaging the driven component to be in co-axial alignment with the drive component. The drive component includes a shaft or a mandrel having a driving shank formed or provided on one end thereof. The driving shank has a non-circular cross-section formed or defined by three or more curved and planar sidewalls. The number of sidewalls preferably includes three, four or six sidewalls, for engaging with a non-circular cavity of the driven component.

Abstract: A screwdriver bit holder structure, whose holder body has a polygon hole, and inside the polygon hole set an inner spring and a sliding tube. The holder body is clipped by a c-clamp, ahead of which are symmetric front balls and holes, and behind which are symmetric middle and back balls and holes. A fixing cap is capped on the holder body. In the back of inner hole of the fixing cap sets a limiting ring, and in the front sets a front recess and a back recess that is designed, by sliding the cap forward and backward along the holder body, to push front balls to fit into the fitting concaves of the bits so as to fix them tightly with the holder body or loose front balls from fitting concaves to release the bits.

Abstract: A universal tool shank can include an elongate body having first and second portions. The first portion can include at least one flat thereon for engagement with a recess in a first tool. The second portion can include at least one protrusion extending radially outwardly therefrom for engagement with a recess in a second tool. The first and second portions can be disposed axially apart from one another.

Abstract: A chuck includes a driving element, a sleeve movably installed on the driving element and a ring fit in the socket. The driving element includes a socket for receiving a bit, a shank extended from and a shoulder formed between the socket and the shank. The sleeve includes a shoulder formed on an internal side for contact with the shoulder of the driving element for avoiding detachment thereof from the driving element in a direction. The restraint is fit in the socket for avoiding detachment of the sleeve from the driving element in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A construction-grade hand tool has interchangeable tool heads that can withstand significant impact, pulling, and twisting forces. The tool heads may include a shovel, a rake, a hoe, a bow saw, a broom, a fork, pruning shears, and other construction and fire fighting tool heads. A tool head adapter securely connects these tool work heads to a handle which may be a telescoping handle. The tool head adapter is connected to the tool head in a manner that provides a strong, impact-resistant connection between the adapter and the tool head. The handle may include a shock absorber structure. The adapter is configured to be securely and tightly received by a clamping and/or quick-release receptacle on the end of the handle.

Abstract: A collet adapter includes a spindle adapter body configured to removably mount to a non-collet-ready spindle of a machine (e.g., a lathe or machining center). The spindle adapter body has a collet seat configured to mate with a collet. The adapter also includes an adapter collar configured to removably mount to the spindle adapter. When the collar is mounted to the adapter body, it facilitates secure attachment of a device with a spindle mount to the machine via an enlarged mounting shoulder of the collar. The collar can be removed to provide improved radial access to a work piece being held by the spindle adapter body and a non-step collet.

Abstract: The invention is a drill bit extender and method that enables holes to be formed or screws to be driven remote from a drill motor. It includes a drill adapter for attaching to a drill bit, hole saw, or spade bit, for example. The drill adapter accepts a threaded rod, such as a segment of rod that is threaded along its entire length, where the length of the rod determines the distance that a hole can be drilled remote from a drill motor. The rod is readily attachable and replaceable to enable an operator flexibility in drilling at various locations remote to a drill motor. The rod is attached to a drill motor by a drill motor adapter, which securely retains the rod in the drill motor adapter, enabling the drill motor to drive the remotely located drill bit efficiently.

Abstract: To compensate for tolerances and diameter differences during the chucking of a tool shank (15) in a tool holder (1) of the shrink-fit chuck type, a diameter-compensating bush (17) is provided. The diameter-compensating bush (17) has an outer sleeve (19) having a tapered inner circumferential surface (25) and an inner sleeve (21) arranged coaxially therein and having a tapered outer circumferential surface (27). Once the diameter-compensating bush (17) has been put onto the tool shank (15) and the inner sleeve (21) has been drawn into the outer sleeve (19), for example by means of a ring nut (35), for the diameter compensation, the outer sleeve (19) is thermally shrunk in place in the locating section (9) of the tool holder (1). In this way, rotary tools whose tool shank (15) does not have a diameter corresponding to the diameter or the tolerance requirements of the tool holder (1) can be chucked in a tool holder (1), for example, of the shrink-fit chuck type.

Abstract: A tool has a cylinder with a pair of magnets, diametrically spaced apart upon the sides of the cylinder and of opposite polarity. In cooperation with a compass, the magnets identify the tool thus indicating its location when concealed prior to pulling wire through a house or other structure. The tool also spaces a bit extension tool away from interior faces of adjacent drywall panels. A setscrew secures the cylinder upon the shank of a bit extension for rotation of the tool. The magnets are integrated into the cylinder of the tool to survive ordinary handling, drilling through wooden structures, and rotation. The tool emanates a magnetic field from within a concealed location that deflects a compass for revealing the location of the tool.

Abstract: A coupling system for mounting a cutting apparatus to a machine tool having a cutting apparatus and an adapter. The cutting apparatus has a first mounting flange having either a central bore or a central boss. The adapter has a second mounting flange having the other of a central bore or a central boss. The central boss on one of the mounting flanges forms a mating engagement with the central bore of the other mounting flange to align the two mounting flanges at a common center when the cutting apparatus is connected to the adapter. Additionally, each mounting flange may have at least one of a post or a groove located between an outer perimeter of the mounting flange and the central bore or central boss. When the cutting apparatus is connected to the adapter, at least one of the posts forms a mating engagement with a corresponding groove.

Abstract: A universal tool shank can include an elongate body having first and second portions. The first portion can include at least one flat thereon for engagement with a recess in a first tool. The second portion can include at least one protrusion extending radially outwardly therefrom for engagement with a recess in a second tool. The first and second portions can be disposed axially apart from one another.

Abstract: A universal tool shank can include an elongate body having first and second portions. The first portion can include at least one flat thereon for engagement with a recess in a first tool. The second portion can include at least one protrusion extending radially outwardly therefrom for engagement with a recess in a second tool. The first and second portions can be disposed axially apart from one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-precision clamping device for tools in machine tools of the conventional type according to ISO 15488 and to a collet chuck, a base and a tensioning nut. The invention also relates to a chuck key for tightening the locknut without radial stress. The clamping device according to the invention is characterized by a substantially improved runout accuracy, torsional rigidity of the collet chuck and rigidity of the tool clamped therein.

Abstract: A chuck, which is releasably connectable with a tool spindle (1), includes a guide sleeve (3) having a plurality of openings (4), a plurality of locking elements formed as tilt segments (5) each having an axially fixedly supported, support part (7) and a radially tiltable locking part (8) extendable into a respective opening (4) of the guide sleeve (3) for engaging the tool spindle (1), and a manually displaceable locking sleeve (6) for radially locking the locking elements.

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 tool holding module comprises a fixture seat and a tool rod. The fixture seat has a first outer surface on an external wall, a first top surface on one end, and a fixture head is located on the same end. The fixture head has a second outer surface on an external wall and a second top surface on one end. The internal wall of the tool rod has first and second inner surfaces respectively corresponding to the first and second outer surfaces, and has first and second butting surfaces respectively corresponding to the first and second top surfaces. The tool rod and fixture seat are connected to enfold the fixture head. The security of the tool holding module is enhanced via close contact of the first outer and inner surfaces, the second outer and inner surfaces, the first top and butting surfaces, the second top and butting surfaces.

Abstract: A tool retaining device includes a housing having an engaging hole and having a chamber for slidably receiving a tool stem, the tool stem includes a socket opening for receiving a tool member which is also slidably engaged in the engaging hole of the housing, for allowing the tool member to be rotated by either the tool stem or the housing. The tool member may also be moved relative to the housing for changeably coupling tool members or tool bits having different lengths, and may be selectively moved into the housing, for allowing another tool element to be selectively engaged with the engaging hole of the housing when the tool member is moved into the housing.

Abstract: An impact resistant tool or tool bit holder has an active end for driving a fastener and a shanking end for securing to a power tool. The active end includes a body with a bore to receive the shank and a pocket to receive a damping mechanism. The shank includes an end to engage the bore in the body, and a pocket to receive the damping mechanism. The shank is received in the bore in the body for limited rotation with respect to the body. A damping mechanism is positioned in the pockets to provide damping between the body and the shank during torque loading.

Abstract: A bit connector includes a tubular member having a polygonal hole for receiving a screw bit. A first hole and a second hole are defined radially through a wall of the tubular member, wherein the second hole communicates with the polygonal hole. A pin movably extends through two slots defined through the wall of the tubular member. A first bead and a second bead are received in the first and second holes respectively. A sleeve is mounted to the tubular member and includes a tapered inner wall so as to press the second bead to contact against the screw bit. An end piece is mounted to the tubular member and engaged with an end of the sleeve. A spring is biased between the end piece and the pin. The end piece includes two recesses and the-first bead is engaged with one of the two recesses.

Abstract: A workpiece clamping system with a machine spindle and a clamping chuck has a bayonet lock with projections. The bayonet lock is closed by insertion and turning. The bayonet lock can be clamped or locked, whereby parts of the projections are movable and exert a locking force on the other projections. A bayonet lock can be placed internally or externally on the workpiece clamping system.

Abstract: A quick-change tool-holding method and system for securing a tool within a primary tapered recess is disclosed. The tool-holding system includes an adaptor having a tapered exterior that closely approximates interior dimensions of the tapered recess to fit snugly within the tapered recess. The adaptor defines a secondary interior tapered recess and includes an exterior threaded portion about an aperture leading into the secondary tapered recess. A threaded fastener is also provided to include a threaded portion that is cooperable with threads provided adjacent to the primary tapered recess to secure the adaptor therein, as well as an aperture through which at least a portion of the exterior threaded portion of the adaptor extends when the adaptor is secured within the primary tapered recess by the threaded fastener. A collet comprising a plurality of slits formed therein is provided to allow the collet to elastically deform and constrict the tool when placed within an internal passage defined by the collet.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for extending working tool or bit from a source of rotary power, including a body with a shank, blind bore for the shank of the tool or bit, a tangential bore, a clamping member insertable through one end of the clamping bore, the clamping member having an internal threaded bore, a threaded fastener inserted through the other end of the clamping bore into the threaded bore of the clamping member, an opening into the blind bore into which a wedging section of the clamping member can be drawn tangentially by action of the threaded member.

Abstract: A workpiece-gripping device for tool machines having a motorized chuck mounted on an operating head comprises a housing, a driving shaft journaled in the housing and provided with a shank engageable in the chuck, a locking member configured to engage a reaction member integral with the operating head when the shank engages the chuck, whereby the rotation of the device is prevented when the chuck is driven, and at least a pincer having jaws, of which at least one is movable and operatively connected via transmission means to said driving shaft for opening and closing.

Abstract: A rotary tool accessory includes a body defining an axis of rotation and having a work piece contacting surface and a drive portion. The body has defined therein a body opening including a first opening portion and a second opening portion. The rotary tool accessory further includes an insert located within at least the second body opening. The first opening portion is contained within a space during rotation of the body about the axis. Both the drive portion and the second opening portion are advanced through a path during rotation of the body about the axis, the path being located outside of the space.

Abstract: A multiple flex-shaft adapter coupled to an electric drill has a housing assembly attaching to the drill at one end and to a plurality of flex-shafts at an opposite end. The flex-shafts have specialized drill bits attached thereto for performing different nail operations. A gear assembly is located in the housing assembly for transferring power from the drill to the plurality of flex-shafts. Preferably, an operator selects a switching member corresponding to a desired one of the plurality of flex-shafts and pushes the member horizontally into the housing. After entering the housing assembly, the switching member rises up towards the gear assembly. Subsequently, the operator inserts the desired one of the plurality of flex-shafts into the housing assembly through a receiver to engage the gear assembly. In turn, power is transferred from the drill through the gear assembly to the desired one.

Abstract: A chuck for receiving tools (1) that are operated by rotating around the axis thereof, particularly screwdriver bits, and having an insertion section (3) which is provided with a receiving cavity (2) having a non-circular cross-sectional area (3). The tool can be locked in the cavity (2) by a holding element (4) which is assigned to the cavity wall in order to prevent the tool from being withdrawn from the cavity (2). The holding element (4) can be deactivated by displacing an actuating member in a form of an actuating sleeve (5). The tool (1) rests backwards against the cavity (2). The tool (1) can be displaced from the resting position in the direction of the opening of the cavity (2) by actuating the actuating sleeve (5). In order to facilitate removal of the bit, the chuck also comprises components (15, 16, 17) for releasing the face (1) of the bit, and a magnet (9) which retains the bit in the cavity from the resting position.

Abstract: An adaptive drive shank is provided for adapting a thread cutting tap tool to be driven by a conventional standard size hexagonal socket and ratchet drive. Various embodiments additionally provide color coded cutting thread tap tools adapted to lockably engage with the adaptive drive shank and have color coding identifying the taps tool thread standard. The tap tool comprises an elongated body having a thread cutting portion proximate a first end, a square drive head formed on the body at an opposing second end, and a shank portion interposed between and joining the thread cutting portion and the square drive head. The adaptive drive shank comprises an elongated shank body provided with a tap shank receiving hole through a tap tool side of the body, the receiving hole is sized to receive the square drive head and shank portion of a tap tool. The tap tool is lockably engaged in the adaptive drive shank by two opposing set screws.

Abstract: A clutch device for tool holders or tool chucking or workpiece chucking devices is used for the releasable form-fitting engagement of a drive shaft, comprising a spindle of the tool holder or chucking devices, said spindle being coaxial with the drive shaft. The drive shaft and the spindle have separate dog elements, whereby, between the two dog elements, a clutch element is arranged that compensates for alignment errors between the drive shaft and the spindle and that can be moved in a limited manner between the drive shaft and the spindle. The clutch element is in form-fitting engagement with the dog elements of the drive shaft and of the spindle.

Abstract: An extension chuck tool includes a shank body and sleeve. The shank body includes a first end forming a working end for connecting to a tool. The shank body includes a second end defining a connecting end for connecting to a power tool. A shank is formed between the first and second ends. The sleeve is pivotally disposed on the shank of the shank body. There is relative rotation between the holding device and the shank body.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a rotatable device, which may be a keyless chuck, a keyless chuck adapter, a collet chuck, a collet adapter, a set screw bit retaining chuck, or a set screw bit retaining adapter. The rotatable device is configured to be mounted to a power tool for rotational driving of the rotatable device. The rotatable device is configured to receive a first bit device detachably mounted in the rotatable device for powering rotational movement of the first bit device. A generally cylindrical mounting section is defined on the rotatable device, which is capable of being rotatably driven by the power tool. The generally cylindrical mounting section includes at least one locking mechanism on it. The generally cylindrical mounting section is adapted for insertion in and engagement with a bit holding attachment.

Abstract: A drilling attachment for use in wet and dry drilling operations includes a housing having first and second fluid conduits, and a drive shaft mounted within the housing and having fluid transmitting first and second end portions in fluid communication with a respective first and second fluid conduit. In one embodiment, at any time one end of the drive shaft is coupled to a drive unit and the other end of the drive shaft is coupled to a core drill bit. In a dry drilling operation, dust is extracted from the core of the drill bit, is passed through the drive shaft and exits the housing via one of the fluid conduits. In a wet drilling operation, fluid such as water is passed through the other of the fluid conduits, through the drive shaft and into the core of the drill bit.

Abstract: An attachment (10) for use with a power tool (12) which can conveniently convert a rotatable chuck (14) or adapter (78) used with a first bit device (22) to usage with a second bit device (36) and vice versa. Either first or second bit device can be used for drilling, fastener driving or for other operations, however the preferred configuration is use with a first bit device for drilling pilot holes and a second bit device for driving of a fastener into the freshly drilled pilot hole. The attachment (10) is easily detachably securable with respect to any chuck (14) or adapter (78) which has a rotating cylindrical surface (18) with a locking aperture (20) therein. A capping ring (52) may be positioned in an annular slot (42) to retain a resilient member (48) positionable within an annular groove (40) for facilitating biasing of a locking pin (44) into a locking aperture (20) on the rotatably driven cylindrical mounting surface (18).

Abstract: A replaceable adapter for an electric hand tool, which is an electric screw driver or the like, includes an adapter seat, a clutch cap, a drill bit socket set and a joining sleeve disposed at the front end of the electric hand tool. The adapter seat extends an inner sleeve to fit with a bearing and the bearing is fixedly attached with a rotating shaft. The inner sleeve receives a compression spring. An end of the rotating shaft is joined to the output shaft of the electric hand tool. The adapter seat provides an inner annular projection at the bottom thereof and is surrounded with balls. The clutch cap has a cylindrical head inserts into the inner sleeve against biasing force of the compression spring. The cylindrical head provides an outer annular projection at the top thereof for engaging with the inner projection. An annular inner recess is disposed next to the cylindrical head. A drill bit socket set is joined to another end of rotating shaft.

Abstract: A temporary fastener tool (20) for establishing and maintaining compressive alignment between at least two parts, each having an aperture through which the fastener tool is inserted. The tool includes a spindle (120) having a first and second end wherein a bulbous element (126) extends from the first end. The spindle engages collet (100) that includes a plurality of finger elements (106).

Abstract: An end surface 820 of a work 80 gripped by a chuck 50 equipped to a main spindle of a lathe-type machine tool is machined, and at the same time has a screw hole 830 formed thereto. The jig plate 60 is provided with a main body 600 having a fixing surface 630 and an inverse tapered portion 610. The jig plate 60 is provided with a bolt 620, and is fixed to the work 80 by a torque wrench tool 70. A chuck claw 122 of a chuck 120 of the second main spindle grips the inverse tapered portion 610 and processes the remaining surfaces of the work.

Abstract: A shrinking arrangement for a tool holder (12) which retains a rotary tool (10) with a press fit in a central accommodating opening (20) comprises an accommodating unit (24) for accommodating the tool holder and a temperature-controlling arrangement (46, 64) at least for the thermal expansion, in particular also for subsequent cooling, of the tool holder in the region of the accommodating opening. According to the invention, the accommodating unit is arranged on a carriage (32) which is guided such that it can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the rails of a rail system (30), which runs parallel to the axis (16) of the tool holder accommodated in the accommodating unit and is fastened on a supporting base (28), and it being possible for said carriage to be moved along its displacement path into at least one region of action of the temperature-controlling arrangement.

Abstract: A chuck for a pneumatic hammer including an insert and a pin engaged with the insert and one or more other components of the chuck, such as, for example, the nosepiece. The pin is configured to prevent or otherwise limit rotation of the insert relative to the one or more components of the chuck.

Abstract: Rotatable tool coupled to support body, and drive shaft detachably mounted to rotatable tool, such that rotatable tool is drivable in a working direction, in which support body includes an inlet opening defined by at least three eccentric segments and drive shaft includes an immersion area structured and arranged for insertion into the central inlet opening. Immersion area includes at least three longitudinal ribs arranged to project radially outwardly and symmetrically distributed on a circumference of the immersion area, and longitudinal ribs include thread-cutting segments. After inserting immersion area into cylindrical inlet, longitudinal ribs are rotated relative to the support body, whereby thread-cutting segments at least partially cut threads into the at least three eccentric segments to couple drive shaft to support body. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A one-piece constructed adapter collet tool, for adapting a smaller standard collet to a standard oversized spindle on a machine tool. Said one-piece constructed adapter collet having an external configuration constructed to mate said oversized standard spindle configuration, and an internal configuration constructed to mate with said smaller standard collet configuration. Said adapter collet is constructed with external threads for the purpose of engaging the draw spindle or draw spindle adapter internal threads. Said adapter collet is constructed with an external keyway to work in conjunction with said spindle pin on a machine tool. Said adapter collet is constructed with internal threads for the purpose of engaging said standard smaller collet external threads. Said adapter collet will have a setscrew compressing on said standard collet threads this action will fix the rotation of said standard collet.