Abstract: A power tool including a motor and a rotatable spindle driven by the motor to hold and drive a first bit. There is a recess located on the spindle. The power tool also includes a removable chuck with a lock member and a locking collar. The locking collar includes a locking position in which the locking collar biases the lock member into the recess to retain the chuck on the spindle. The locking collar also includes a release position in which the lock members are able to exit the recess and the chuck is able to be removed from the spindle by a user. The locking collar is axially movable from the locking position to the release position.

Abstract: A power tool for driving a screwdriver bit and a drill bit. The power tool may include a tool device and a clamping device. The tool device may include a motor, a tool housing for receiving the motor, an outputting shaft forming an insertion hole for being inserted by the screwdriver bit, and a driving shaft configured to drive the outputting shaft to rotate about a center axis and forming an insertion socket. The clamping device may include a clamping head configured to clamp the drill bit, a connector for connecting the clamping head with the tool device detachably, and a transmitting member configured to pass through the insertion hole and insert into the insertion socket so that the driving shaft drives the clamping head rotate.

Abstract: An oscillating power tool includes a drive motor producing rotary motion and an actuator for converting the motor rotary motion to an oscillatory side-to-side movement. The power tool includes a tool mount operably driven by the actuator and configured to support the tool so that the working end is substantially collinear and/or coplanar with the axis of the motor drive shaft.

Abstract: An oscillating power tool includes a tool mount which can be articulated through a range of positions including less than zero degrees to ninety degrees. The tool mount can accept a variety of accessory tools which move in a reversing angular displacement as well as articulate throughout the range of positions. A locking mechanism is provided that can be manually actuated to prevent articulation or rotation of the articulator to thereby fix the tool mount to a pre-selected orientation.

Abstract: A tool system having a hand-held machine tool including a tool holder for receiving an insert tool; and a mounting interface configured for mounting thereon: an angle attachment that includes an angle locking section for locking on the mounting interface and an angle drive unit; and an eccentric attachment that includes an eccentric locking section for locking on the mounting interface and an eccentric drive unit.

Abstract: A device for clamping a collet in a machine tool having a rotatable spindle and a spindle nose thereon includes a mounting portion fastenable to the spindle and a clamping portion extending from the mounting portion. A bore is defined through the clamping portion and the mounting portion. At least one moveable ring is located within a portion of the bore defined by the clamping portion, the moveable ring being configured to receive the collet or any other appropriate clamping tool. At least one screw is mounted in the clamping portion and can be tightened against the moveable ring. The collet or clamping tool is attachable to the spindle nose of the machine tool and is drawn into the bore of the clamping portion. A method of clamping a collet includes providing the clamping device, attaching the device to the machine tool, inserting the collet into the clamping device, and attaching the collet to the spindle nose.

Abstract: A surgical device comprising an adapter assembly is disclosed. The adapter assembly selectively interconnects a loading unit and a device housing, and includes at least one drive converter assembly for interconnecting a rotatable drive shaft and an axially translatable drive member of the loading unit. The at least one drive converter assembly converts and transmits a rotation of the rotatable drive shaft to an axial translation of the axially translatable drive member of the loading unit. The at least one drive converter assembly includes a drive element, a drive nut, and a distal drive member. The drive element defines a longitudinal axis. The drive nut is disposed about the longitudinal axis, and the distal drive member is disposed along the longitudinal axis.

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 punch down tool, a receiver for a punch down tool, and a work end adapter for a punch down tool, for terminating electrical conductors and turning fasteners, are disclosed. The work end adapter is adapted to receive standard tool bits and standard finned shaft tips. The punch down tool is adapted to receive standard blades and to receive the work end adapter. When installed in the punch down tool, the work end adapter rotates only with the punch down tool, and will not rotate independently of the punch down tool. The punch down tool has an impact mechanism and a lock-out button to prevent the tool's impact mechanism from operating.

Abstract: A grasping device comprising a grasping assembly coupled to a shaft adapted to fit into a drill chuck is described. Embodiments of the grasping device are capable of grasping objects such as a screw head, a bolt head, a hex nut, a wing nut, a hook, or other irregularly shaped objects, so that such objects can be turned by an electric drill, lathe, or similar machine tool.

Abstract: A conversion device of power tool includes a cutting unit, a housing, an elastic unit, a transmission unit and a connection unit. The cutting unit is inserted in an insertion hole of the connection unit and connected therewith. When the transmission unit is rotated, the elastic unit is kept compressed and released repeatedly that motion makes the cutting unit be pushed and reciprocally moved. The conversion device is applicable to a power tool to easily convert the power tool into a reciprocal linear motion power tools, such as power saw for convenient use.

Abstract: A punch down tool, a receiver for a punch down tool, and a work end adapter for a punch down tool, for terminating electrical conductors and turning fasteners, are disclosed. The work end adapter is adapted to receive standard tool bits and standard finned shaft tips. The punch down tool is adapted to receive standard blades and to receive the work end adapter. When installed in the punch down tool, the work end adapter rotates only with the punch down tool, and will not rotate independently of the punch down tool. The punch down tool has an impact mechanism and a lock-out button to prevent the tool's impact mechanism from operating.

Abstract: A transmission extension adapter for connection between a work head and the chuck of a power hand tool includes a cylindrical cap shell coupled to the power hand tool around the chuck and having radial through holes and a positioning member in each radial through hole. An axle sleeve is rotatably coupled to the cylindrical cap shell and has locating holes on the periphery thereof. A transmission axle is inserted through the axle sleeve and has a rear end connected to the chuck and a front end connected with a supplementary chuck for holding the work head. A front cap assembly is affixed to the front end of the axle sleeve to hold an automatic feeder for allowing rotation of the automatic feeder with the axle sleeve. A multi-angle positioning device is adapted for holding down the positioning members in the locating holes to lock the axle sleeve.

Abstract: There is disclosed an impact termination tool, a receiver for an impact termination tool, and a work end adapter for an impact termination tool. The work end adapter is adapted to receive standard tool bits and standard finned shaft tips. The impact termination tool is adapted to receive standard impact termination blades and to receive the work end adapter. When installed in the impact termination tool, the work end adapter rotates only with the impact termination tool, and will not rotate independently of the impact termination tool. The impact termination tool has a spring-loaded impact mechanism and a lock-out button to prevent the tool's impact mechanism from operating.

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: A tool-holding system for centering a cutting tool to be utilized by a machine is disclosed herein. The tool-holding system includes a housing defining a tapered recess to be provided to the machine for receiving at least a portion of the tool, a first alignment portion provided to the housing, and an adaptor including a tapered shank that is to be received within the tapered recess defined by the housing. The adaptor includes an aperture formed in the adaptor for receiving a proximate end of the tool and a tool fastener for securing the proximate end of the tool within the aperture at a predetermined angular orientation therein. A second alignment portion is provided to the adaptor to cooperate with the first alignment portion to establish a predetermined angular orientation of the adaptor relative to the housing while the shank of the adaptor is at least partially inserted into the tapered recess. A fastener is also provided for securing the adaptor within the tapered recess of the housing.

Abstract: A multi-functional tool is provided including a drive unit and one or more operating members. Each operating member includes a plurality of coupling features configured to be coupled with a plurality of drive unit coupling features. The interaction between the drive unit coupling features and the coupling features of the operating member determines the type of planar motion in which the operating member moves relative to the drive unit when the multi-functional tool is in operation. This motion may be orbital, sagittal, or reciprocal. The motion provided by the drive unit to an operating member may be changed by replacing one operating member coupled to the drive unit with another, different operating member. In some exemplary embodiments, at least three operating member are provided and each operating member is configured to be moved with one of orbital, sagittal, or reciprocal motion.

Abstract: A drill saw includes a motor, a drive shaft rotationally driven by the motor for rotation of the drive shaft about a corresponding drive axis, a transmission cooperating with the drive shaft to convert the rotation of the drive shaft to a driven output. The transmission includes a shuttle member having first and second gears. The shuttle member is slidably mounted for translation between first and second positions. A rotary motion-to-linearly reciprocating, motion converter operatively cooperates with the first gear when the shuttle member is in the first position so that a first driven output drives an output shaft reciprocatingly and linearly along an output axis. A rotary motion-to-rotary motion coupler operatively cooperates with the second gear when the shuttle member is in the second position so that a second driven output drives the output shaft rotationally about the output axis.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a technique in a power tool having a detachable bit holder for preventing a bit holder from being detached from the tool body even if unexpected external force is exerted on an operating member for lock release. A representative power tool includes a tool body, a single holder mounting portion. The holder mounting portion removably holds a bit holder selected from multiple kinds of bit holders for holding multiple kinds of tool bits in different manners. Each bit holder includes a cylindrical portion, a through hole formed through the cylindrical portion, an engaging member disposed within the through hole, a cylindrical operating member axially movably fitted on the cylindrical portion between a movement prevented position and a movement allowed position.

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 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 power tool has a body portion, a head portion, and a motor located in the body portion. A connecting spindle arranged within the head portion is driven by the motor for rotation. A first replaceable spindle is releasably connectable to the connecting spindle. The first replaceable spindle has a first output portion adapted for mounting a working head. A second replaceable spindle is additionally provided which is also releasably connectable to the connecting spindle. Two different working heads are mounted on the first output portion and the second output portion, respectively, to thereby provide a multi-function power tool.

Abstract: The present invention provides a handle for transferring rotary motion from a rotary tool to a rotary-oscillating attachment, for converting a rotary tool to a remote oscillatory tool. The handle attaches the rotary-oscillating attachment to a rotating drive shaft of the rotary tool through a flexible shaft.

Abstract: A drill adapter for attaching to an air impact wrench. With attachment of the drill adapter, the air impact wrench can operate as a power drill for drilling bores in a workpiece. The drill adapter generally includes a body having a shaft receiving end and a drill chuck. The shaft receiving end includes a holding section sized and shaped for receiving the tool spindle or shaft of an air impact wrench. The drill chuck includes a plurality of jaws for clamping to a drill tool and tightening means for tightening or releasing the drill tool from the jaws. In operation, the tool spindle of a powered turning impact wrench is engaged within the holding section of the drill adapter. A drill tool is received in the drill chuck. When the impact wrench is fully engaged with the attachment described, the rotation torque output of the air impact wrench turns the drill adapter resulting in the air impact wrench operating as a power drill to form bores in a workpiece.

Abstract: A cutting tool adapter that, in the preferred embodiment, removably attaches to a rotary power tool, such as die grinder or the like, to convert the rotary power tool into a cutting tool for cutting asphalt composition shingles, linoleum flooring, carpet, drywall and other work materials. In a preferred embodiment, the cutting tool adapter comprises an adapter body, a blade support integral with the adapter body, a cutting blade removably attached to the blade support and a vibrating mechanism disposed inside a chamber of the adapter body and rotatably connected to a rotating assembly of the power tool to rotate therewith and vibrate the cutting blade. In a preferred embodiment, the vibrating mechanism comprises an elongated shaft having one or more eccentric weights attached thereto and disposed above the cutting blade. One or more bearings attached to the shaft can be used to rotatably support the shaft inside the chamber.

Abstract: An adapter (9) for a motor-driven machine tool with a tool to be rotatably driven has positive-fit counterpart pieces (10) on one face (16) which are adapted to positive-fit elements (3) of the tool shaft (1). Multiple axially protruding mandrels (11) are arranged along the circumference on the opposite face (13).

Abstract: A rachet strap tightener and a power driven rotary tool are arranged to be operated together for tightening a strap. The body of the power driven rotary tool is arranged to be anchored in mating engagement relative to the body of the rachet strap tightener, in addition to coupling the rotating mating parts of the tool and the strap tightener, such that the torque applied when winding the spindle of the tightener no longer acts to twist the tightener body from the user's hands but rather the torque is anchored directly through the bodies so that winding of the spindle with the power driven tool can be accomplished quickly, efficiently and in a safe manner.

Abstract: A transmission extension adapter for connection between a work head and the chuck of a power hand tool includes a cylindrical cap shell coupled to the power hand tool around the chuck and having radial through holes and a positioning member in each radial through hole. An axle sleeve is rotatably coupled to the cylindrical cap shell and has locating holes on the periphery thereof. A transmission axle is inserted through the axle sleeve and has a rear end connected to the chuck and a front end connected with a supplementary chuck for holding the work head. A front cap assembly is affixed to the front end of the axle sleeve to hold an automatic feeder for allowing rotation of the automatic feeder with the axle sleeve. A multi-angle positioning device is adapted for holding down the positioning members in the locating holes to lock the axle sleeve.

Abstract: The tool for rewinding winch belts has a C-shaped member having a pair of parallel arms, a transverse portion joining the arms, and a shaft extending from the transverse portion away from the arms along a rotational axis thereof. Each arm has a boss protruding therefrom, with both bosses protruding toward each other along a working axis. One of the bosses has an inclined end defining a straight side facing a working direction and an inclined surface facing a releasing direction. In another aspect, a clevis and a pin extending through a diameter of the shaft define an articulation axis of the tool, extending at right angle from the working axis and the rotational axis. The articulation of the pin and the articulation of the bosses in the holes through the socket of a winch jointly define an universal joint along the tool's rotational axis.

Abstract: The invention is a strap rolling device that provides the end user with the capability of winding long cargo straps either manually or with an electric drill. An end of the tool has a shape that accommodates the chucks of most electric drills. Should no electric drill be available, the end user can manually crank the winch and wind up the long cargo straps with the handle, which is integrated into the body of the tool.

Abstract: A driver for rewinding a cargo winch strap includes a cordless drill and an adapter. The adapter fits into the chuck of the drill and has two movable jaws. The jaws close onto and grip the collar of the cargo winch as soon as the drill is placed into reverse and open to release the collar as soon as the direction of the drill is changed from reverse to forward.

Abstract: A rotary tool adapter is described herein for an apparatus of the type having a tubular wand with opposing first and second ends, a power head connected to the first wand end, and a drive shaft rotatable by and extending from the power head through the wand to a shaft end portion adjacent to the second wand end, wherein the adapter comprises: a tubular housing having opposing first and second free ends, the first housing end being receivable over the second wand end such that a portion of the wand adjacent to the second wand end extends at least partially into the housing; a mechanism for removably securing the housing to the wand; at least one substantially annular bearing mounted within the housing; and an arbor having a socket end portion and an opposing threaded end portion, the arbor being received through and mounted in the bearing(s) so as to be coaxially rotatable with respect to the housing and extend from the socket end portion within the housing to the threaded end portion outside the housing but a

Abstract: A universal, quick connect, reciprocating saw attachment for electric drills is disclosed, designed as an adapter that converts a power rotary drill into a reciprocating saw. The present invention converts the rotary action of a drill into the necessary reciprocating action to power a saw blade. The present invention adapts to the housing of various cordless drills and provides for a connection of a steel shank to the drill chuck. A gear box with a reciprocating mechanism inside the housing then provides a coupling to a saw blade to provided the necessary cutting action of a conventional reciprocating saw. Additionally, there are buttons that are designed to expand in and out to tighten the chuck which holds the adapter. The housing is made of a heavy duty impact resistant plastic with the associated gears and reciprocating mechanism made from hardened steel.

Abstract: A removable chuck has a chuck member for holding a drill bit. Also, a mechanism is coupled with the chuck body to retain the chuck body to a drill spindle. The retention mechanism, in a first position, retains the chuck on the drill spindle and in a second position the chuck is enabled to be removed from the spindle.

Abstract: A bit adaptor has a guide sleeve having a first end and a second end. The first end has an axially extending polygonal receiving member for receiving a screwdriver bit. The second end has an axially extending blind bore for receiving a drill bit. The blind bore has a bottom portion for torsionally engaging a tip of the drill bit. The bottom portion has a support structure for supporting a cutting plate of a tip of the drill bit, wherein the support structure provides at least a linear support for the cutting plate.

Abstract: A quick change adapter is provided for quickly changing a tool. The adapter includes a tubular-shaped inner member having an axial bore for receiving a shank of a tool, the inner member including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion having a diameter which is greater than a diameter of the second portion thereby defining a shoulder portion. The first portion includes at least one aperture extending between the outer surface and the axial bore. A ball is retained in the aperture and extends into the axial bore and beyond the outside surface of the inner member. The second portion of the inner member has an end which is adapted to be coupled to a tool chuck. A hollow tubular outer member is slidably mounted around the inner member and has a tapered inner wall therein and an end wall at one of its ends. A spring surrounds the second portion of the inner member and rests against the end wall at one end and rests against the shoulder portion at its other end.

Abstract: An adapter for interconnecting a generally rectangular socket wrench to a power drill includes an elongate main body comprising cylindrical portion having a rectangular shaped socket engaging member at one end thereof. The main body also includes an enlarged intermediate portion having an elongate shaft extending therefrom. A collet including chuck engaging collet shape is positioned around the main body shaft and is provided with a radial flange at one end thereof. Locking pins releasably lock the collet to the main body. Actuator means are provided for shifting the locking pins between locked and unlocked positions.

Abstract: An attachment for a hand tool for converting rotary motion to reciprocating motion to an air bathed tool holding chuck.

Abstract: An apparatus for adapting drill bits and similar tools to a power tool includes a drive shaft which includes a threaded end portion which is connected to a chuck. An intermediate portion of the drive shaft supports a pair of ball bearings which are located in a first cavity, formed in a collar which encircles the drive shaft. The drive shaft has a second end portion which projects into a second cavity formed in the collar. The second cavity includes a threaded portion for connection to a power tool and the second end portion has a hexagonal cross-section.

Abstract: A device for converting power or hand drills to drive sockets. The cylinder of the device attaches to the drill in place of the chuck, or, with an adaptor, as a bit would fit in the chuck. The cylinder also houses the known, toothed gear assembly which drives the socket. The cylinder is surrounded by a slidable ring and pierced by a push rod attached to opposite sides of the ring. The ring and push rod are pushed forward, and the push rod activates the release mechanism of the gear assembly.

Abstract: A chuck is provided that has a threaded axial bore so that the chuck may be mounted onto a threaded spindle. The chuck body has an integrally formed socket that accepts a drive bit so that the chuck may be screwed onto the spindle by inserting a drive bit into the socket and rotating the chuck accordingly.