Abstract: As part of a method of producing a customized chart for use with chart recorder apparatus, a user desiring the customized chart is provided with a list of questions including, for example, the size of the chart; the graduations of the chart with respect to a first chart dimension; and the graduations of the chart with respect to a second chart dimension. The questions are input to a software applications program operative to generate a datafile containing a graphical representation of the desired chart based upon the answers received. The datafile is delivered to a printing facility, where the chart is physically produced in accordance with the data file, then delivered to the user. One or more of the steps associated with the method may be carried out over a remote communications link such as a telephone to enhance convenience. For example, the step of inputting the answers may take place over a communications link from a remote location using phone lines and voice, modem or Internet protocols.

Abstract: A bit attaching arrangement for a power tool has a collet nut threadably engaging a rotatably driven shaft of the power tool. The collet nut has a plurality of slots positioned on an outer peripheral surface. A first gear is disposed on the shaft so that rotation of the first gear causes rotation of the shaft. An actuating member having a second gear associated therewith is attached to the housing of the power tool. The actuating member also has a slot-engaging extension associated therewith. The actuating member is positionable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the second gear engages the first gear and the extension engages one of the slots of the collet nut such that rotation of the actuating member results in rotation of the shaft while maintaining the collet nut at a generally fixed rotational location.

Abstract: A chuck device provided with a loosening prevention mechanism, in which claws threadedly engaged with a rotary nut are moved back and force to be opened and closed by the rotation of the rotary nut provided on a body so that a tool is clamped by the claws. A receiving portion is provided to face a rear surface of the rotary nut, rolling members are provided between the receiving portion and the rotary nut, the rear surface of the rotary nut and/or a front surface of the receiving portion is formed to be slanted surfaces expanding to the outside, and surfaces on which the rolling members are moved outwardly to contact when the tool is clamped by the claws and a fastening reactive force in a thrust direction is applied to the rolling members are formed into a movement suppressing surface for suppressing movement of the contacted rolling members.

Abstract: The elongate rod shaped non-impact and non percussion drilling tool comprises: a non-impact and non-percussion drilling tool or implement formation at an outer end of the shank, a portion of the shank having a polygonal cross section at a location on the shank other than at an inner end of the shank, an annular groove in the shank which is only wide enough to receive a detent to prevent axial movement of the tool when it is received in a snap-in chuck assembly and a spline formation at an inner end of the shank. The chuck assembly includes either a polygonal drive structure in a center bore of the chuck assembly or a rotatable nose collar or an axially movable nose collar whereby a tool received in the center bore is held by friction in the polygonal drive structure or by a rotatable movement or an axial movement of the nose collar.

Abstract: The tool drive system for use with a chuck having a throughbore including an outer bore portion for receiving a tool or tool holder and an inner bore portion constructed to receive and be mounted on an outer end of a motor shaft of a power tool comprises: an insert received in the inner bore portion; structure for preventing rotation of the insert relative to the chuck; structure on the insert for engaging an inner end of a tool or tool holder; and a mechanism for holding the tool or tool holder against axial movement relative to the insert.

Abstract: A molded chuck for a hand or powered driver including oblique jaws movable by rotation of a threaded nut engaged therewith to selectively clamp and release a tool.

Abstract: A self locking device for a power tool includes a cylindrical member for receiving a tool member, three or more pawls slidably engaged into the cylindrical member to engage with the tool member and each having a threaded surface, a barrel threaded with the threaded surfaces of the pawls and having one or more teeth extended from one end. A ferrule is rotatably engaged on the barrel and may be forced toward the barrel to hold the barrel in place for allowing the pawls to be rotated relative to the barrel to engage with the tool member when the barrel is secured to the ferrule.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a housing and a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom is provided. The chuck includes a generally cylindrical body member having a nose section and a tail section. Each of a plurality of jaws is slidably positioned in one of a plurality of angularly disposed passageways in the body. Each jaw has a jaw face formed on one side thereof and threads formed on the opposite side thereof. A nut is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with the jaw threads so that rotation of the nut moves the jaws axially within the passageways. A locking member, in a first axial position, is rotatable with respect to the driver housing. In a second axial position, it operatively engages the housing and the nut so that the locking member is rotationally held to the housing and the nut so that the nut is rotationally held to the housing. The locking member is axially reciprocal between the first axial position and the second axial position.

Abstract: A driver includes a housing, a driveshaft rotatable with respect to the housing and a chuck. The chuck includes a generally cylindrical body and a nut rotatably mounted relative to the body so that relative rotation between the nut and the body moves the chuck toward an open or closed position. A first sleeve is rotationally fixed to the nut and is axially movable and rotatable with respect to the body. A collar is disposed operatively between the first sleeve and the body. The collar is rotationally fixed to and axially movable with respect to the body and is axially fixed to and rotatable with respect to the first sleeve so that the collar moves axially with the first sleeve and with respect to the body between a first axial position and a second axial position. The collar is rotatable with respect to the housing in the first position and is rotationally fixed to the housing in the second position.

Abstract: A chuck is provided for use with a manual or powered driver, such as a drill. The chuck has a body member with angularly disposed passageways formed therethrough. A plurality of jaws are slidably positioned within the angularly disposed passageways. The jaws grip upon a tool shank inserted into the body member. A nut is rotatably mounted on the body member and has nut threads defined on an inner circumference thereof in engagement with the jaw threads. A sleeve member is in driving rotational engagement with the nut whereby when the sleeve is rotated with respect to the body member, the jaws are also moved within the passageways. A rotational stop is defined between the nut and jaws wherein upon the jaws reaching a predetermined position within the passageways, further rotation of the nut in an opening direction is prevented. The stop comprises a radially extending surface defining an end of the nut threads. The radially extending surface contacts a side surface of at least one of the jaws.

Abstract: The chuck assembly comprises: a chuck body having an outer end portion, an outer periphery and a central axial bore extending at least part way therethrough; a nose collar mounted on the outer end portion of the chuck body; structure for mounting the chuck body onto the outer end of a shaft of a powered drive mechanism; the outer end portion of the chuck body having at least one radially extending bore therein which extends from the outer periphery of the chuck body inwardly to an opening which opens to the central bore and which has a diameter less than the diameter of the radial bore; at least one ball or detent in the at least one radial bore; urging mechanism for urging the ball or detent into the radial bore and part way through the opening; releasing mechanism for allowing the ball or detent to move radially outwardly in the radial bore and away from the opening; and structure in the central bore for engaging a tool shank and preventing rotation of the tool shank relative to the chuck body.

Abstract: A drill chuck has a body element formed of fiber-reinforced plastic, centered on and rotatable about an axis, and formed centered on the axis with a rearwardly open spindle hole and a forwardly open tool hole. A ring element is axially fixed but rotatable about the axis on the body element and one of the elements is formed with a plurality of angled guide passages opening axially forward into the tool hole and the other of the elements is formed centered on the axis with a screwthread exposed in the passages. Respective jaws axially and radially displaceable in the passages are each formed with a row of teeth meshing with the screwthread so that rotation of the ring element in one direction displaces the jaws toward one another and opposite rotation displaces them away from one another.

Abstract: A chuck includes a generally cylindrical body member having a forward section and a rearward section. The rearward section is configured to mate with a manual or powered driver. A plurality of angularly disposed passageways is formed in the forward section of the body and intersect an axial bore formed therein. The body defines a ledge portion about its outer circumference and a front face transverse to the longitudinal body axis. One of a plurality of jaws is slidably positioned in each passageway. A nut is rotatably mounted to the body rearward of the ledge portion so as to engage the jaws. A generally cylindrical sleeve engages the nut and includes a flexible protrusion extending axially rearward from an inner circumferential surface of the sleeve proximate the sleeve forward end. The protrusion has a tab portion disposed rearward of the ledge portion and projecting radially inward of the outer circumference of the ledge portion to prevent forward axial movement of the sleeve with respect to the body.

Abstract: A drill chuck has a body centered on and rotatable about an axis and formed centered on the axis with a rearwardly open spindle hole, a forwardly open tool hole, and a plurality of angled guide passages opening axially forward into the tool hole. Respective jaws axially and radially displaceable in the guide passages are each formed with a row of teeth in mesh with an internal thread of a metallic tightening ring axially fixed but rotatable about the axis on the body. Thus rotation of the tightening ring displaces the jaws in their guide passages. The body is formed of plastic and includes an imbedded metallic reinforcement element which has a frustoconical portion forming outside walls of the guide passages and the jaws ride directly on the metallic element.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a housing and a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom is provided. The chuck includes a generally cylindrical body member having a nose section and a tail section. Each of a plurality of jaws is slidably positioned in one of a plurality of angularly disposed passageways in the body. Each jaw has a jaw face formed on one side thereof and threads formed on the opposite side thereof. A nut is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with the jaw threads so that rotation of the nut moves the jaws axially within the passageways. A locking member, in a first axial position, is rotatable with respect to the driver housing. In a second axial position, it operatively engages the housing and the nut so that the locking member is rotationally held to the housing and the nut so that the nut is rotationally held to the housing. The locking member is axially reciprocal between the first axial position and the second axial position.

Abstract: A drill chuck has a chuck body rotatable about a chuck axis and formed with a plurality of axially forwardly open and angled guide passages and with a radially outwardly open groove, respective jaws slidable in the passages and each having a row of radially directed teeth and an axially backwardly directed face, and a ring received in the groove and rotatable about the axis relative to the chuck. The ring is formed with a screwthread meshing with the jaw teeth so that rotation of the ring in one direction moves the jaws axially forward and radially together and opposite rotation moves the jaws axially backward and radially apart. In accordance with the invention a spring is operatively engaged between the chuck body and the ring and compressible on axial backward movement of the jaws into an extreme rear position for cushioning the backward movement of the jaws into the extreme rear position.

Abstract: Chuck for use with a manual or powered driver including a nut rotatably mounted on the chuck body and in engagement with the threads of the chuck jaws. The chuck includes a self-contained anti-friction bearing assembly disposed between the nut and a thrust ring, as well as a generally cylindrical front sleeve member in driving engagement with the nut and overlying a nose section of the body of the chuck so that when the front sleeve member is rotated with respect to the body member, the jaws will be moved thereby. The chuck also includes a rust resistant decorative nosepiece as well as an improved nut retainer member.

Abstract: A keyless chuck having an outer chuck with spaced grooves, an inner chuck and chuck jaws, where the keyless chuck is mounted on an output shaft of a drill motor. A sleeve locking device mounted between the outer chuck and the drill motor housing, where the sleeve locking device has spaced inner teeth to engage the spaced grooves of the outer chuck to lock the outer chuck stationary, allowing the inner chuck to rotate and opening or closing the chuck jaws to install and remove drill bits.

Abstract: A chuck assembly includes a hollow cylindrical chuck body having a surrounding wall that confines a receiving chamber adapted for receiving a tool bit, and that is formed with a plurality of angularly spaced inclined guiding channels which converge in a direction toward the front end and which are communicated with the receiving chamber. Each of the guiding channels has a rectangular cross-section. The surrounding wall is further formed with an annular retaining groove for accessing the guiding channels. A plurality of clamping members are received slidably and respectively in the guiding channels. Each of the clamping members has a cross-section corresponding to that of the respective one of the guiding channels, and an outer side surface formed with an external thread. A drive ring is provided rotatably in the retaining groove, and has an inclined inner surface formed with an internal thread for meshing with the external threads of the clamping members.

Abstract: A clamping device for holding a rotating tool or stationary object to a threaded shaft of a power tool or machine includes a body member having an annular ring configured therewith. The annular ring has at least two concentric ramped bearing surfaces defined on an inner axial face thereof. An operating ring is rotationally mounted on the body member and has an axial face with concentric ramped bearing surfaces defined thereon oppositely facing the bearing surfaces on the annular ring. The operating ring has a second axial face with at least one unramped bearing surface defined thereon. A flange member has an inner axial face opposite the operating ring second axial face. The flange member is axially movable relative to the body member and presses against and clampingly holds a rotating tool relative to a drive shaft upon manual rotation of the operating ring in a tightening direction. A bearing device is disposed between the ramped bearing surfaces of the annular ring and the operating ring.

Abstract: A molded chuck for a hand or powered driver including oblique jaws movable by rotation of a threaded nut engaged therewith to selectively clamp and release a tool.

Abstract: A bit attaching arrangement for a power tool includes a bit locking member rotatable with respect to the output shaft of the power tool. A first gear is fixed to the bit locking member so that rotation of the first gear causes rotation of the locking member. A second gear is fixed to the output shaft so that rotation of the second gear causes rotation of the output shaft. A third gear engages both said first and second gear simultaneously and is capable of rotation by an operator of the power tool. Rotation of the third gear results in counter rotation between the bit locking member and the output shaft so as to result in securement of the bit to the shaft. A further aspect of the invention includes a pinion shaft onto which the third gear is mounted.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a chuck assembly which may make better the axis vibration precision of the tool and the grip rigidity of the tool. The chuck assembly wherein a plurality of jaws (2) each of which has an axis L.sub.2 slanted relative to an axis L.sub.1 of a chuck body (1) are provided on the chuck body (1), a male screw portion (2a) provided on each jaw (2) is engaged with a female screw portion (4a) of a rotatable nut member (4) provided on the chuck body (1), and the nut member (4) is rotated to open/close and advance/retract the jaws (2) to grip a shank (5a) of a tool (5) is characterized in that a cross-sectional shape of the tool grip portion of each jaw (2) is defined so as to grip the shank (5a) of the tool (5) by either one of the two corner portions B and H located in a right and left symmetrical condition relative to an axis L.sub.3 of the tool (5) and/or two non-corner portions C and G located in a right and left symmetrical condition relative to the axis L.sub.

Abstract: Chuck for use with manual or powered driver having rotatable shaft, the chuck including a nosepiece configured to maintain a nut member in engagement with threads on jaws that are actuated by a nut and sleeve arrangement.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a rotatable drive shaft is provided. A generally cylindrical body member has a nose section and a tail section. A plurality of jaws are disposed within the body longitudinally with respect to a nose section axial bore. A self-contained anti-friction bearing assembly is in communication with the body. The bearing assembly has an inner race, an outer race and bearing elements cooperating together. A nut is integrally attached to the bearing assembly and in operative communication with the jaws. A generally cylindrical front sleeve member is in driving engagement with the nut and overlies the nose section of the body member whereby when the front sleeve member is rotated with respect to the body member, the jaws will be moved radially with respect to the axial bore of the nose section.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a housing and a drive shaft rotatable with respect to the housing is provided. The chuck includes a generally cylindrical body having a forward section and a rearward section. The rearward section has an axial bore formed therein to mate with the drive shaft of the driver. A generally cylindrical sleeve is received over the body so that the sleeve is rotatable relative to the body. A gripping mechanism is actuatable to a closed position in which the gripping mechanism axially and rotationally retains a tool with respect to the body and to an open position in which the gripping mechanism does not so retain the tool. The gripping mechanism is in communication with the body and the sleeve so that relative rotation between the body and the sleeve actuates the gripping mechanism to one of the closed and open positions, depending on the direction of the relative rotation between the body and the sleeve.

Abstract: A bit holding system includes a transmission block coupled to the transmission shaft of a power hand tool, a plurality of clamping rods obliquely radially mounted in respective oblong holes on the transmission block to hold a bit at a front end of the transmission block, the clamping rods each having a threaded rear end extended out of the transmission block, a first impact member having a tapered, threaded inside wall threaded onto the threaded rear ends of the clamping rods and a plurality of equiangularly spaced and backwardly extended bottom teeth, a spring supported second impact member mounted around the transmission block between the first impact member and the reversible motor drive, the second impact member having teeth acting with the teeth of the first impact member, and a shell for holding down by hand to stop the second impact member from rotary motion, causing it to impact a resisting force to the first impact member upon each rotation cycle of the first impact member when the first impact membe

Abstract: A drill has a drill spindle centered on and rotatable about an axis and having a front externally threaded end and immediately thereadjacent a shank. A chuck element centered on the axis is formed with a forwardly open tool hole, axially therebehind with a threaded bore complimentarily engaging the spindle end, and immediately therebehind with a coaxial unthreaded bore surrounding the shank. An adjustment element is rotatable about the axis on the chuck element. One of the elements is formed with a plurality of angled guide passages and the other element is formed with a screwthread centered on the axis. Respective jaws in the passages and exposed in the tool hole each have a toothed edge meshing with the other-element screwthread so that relative rotation of the elements displaces the jaws along the respective passages.

Abstract: An auto-locking bit holding system includes a plurality of clamping rods secured by a nut to hold a bit in a transmission block being connected to a transmission shaft of an electric hand tool, a shell covered around the transmission block and the nut, and a locating barrel fastened to the shell to stop the nut inside the shell, wherein: the nut has two projecting blocks at one end; the locating barrel has a body and a plurality of longitudinal locating ribs equiangularly spaced around the periphery of the body; an annular impact member is mounted around the cylindrical transmission block between the nut and the locating barrel, the annular impact member having two projecting blocks bilaterally disposed at one end, and a plurality of equiangularly spaced and longitudinally extended locating grooves on the inside respectively forced into engagement with the locating ribs of the body of the locating member, the projecting blocks of the annular impact member being turned with the annular impact member to strike

Abstract: This invention has the purpose of providing a tool chuck which in addition to being able to clamp powerfully using the grip of a hand only, does not loosen with its grip with a vibrating load.

Abstract: Chuck for use with manual or powered driver having rotatable shaft, the chuck including a body member and jaws slidably positioned in angled passageways formed in the body. The chuck further includes a nut rotatably mounted relative to the body member and in engagement with threads on the jaws. A generally cylindrical sleeve member is disposed in driving engagement with the nut and overlying the nose section of the body so that when the sleeve member is rotated with respect to the body, the jaws will be moved thereby to grip the shaft of a tool. A spring member is biased to engage the sleeve member and is disposed selectively rotatably with respect to the nut. When the nut is tightened, the spring member becomes locked to the body member, which has an engagement portion that facilitates this locking relationship. When so locked, the nut is restrained from loosening during vibration of the chuck in use for its intended purpose.

Abstract: A chuck for holding a tool a central axis, comprising: a main body, surrounding the central axis and having a periphery passed through by several oblique guiding openings, which are symmetrically arranged around the central axis; several jaws, gliding in the guiding openings and having a plurality of teeth; a threaded ring system, mounted on the main body, rotatable around the central axis, having an inner periphery with a thread, which engages with the teeth of the jaws, such that by turning the threaded ring system the jaws are driven towards the central axis or away therefrom; a holding ring for supporting the threaded ring system; a washer, mounted on the main body, for supporting the holding ring; and a front cover, covering the main body from the front end thereof, tightly linked to the holding ring and having an inner periphery with coupling elements, which engage with coupling elements on the threaded ring system, such that turning the front cover around the central axis drives a rotation of the threa

Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a drive shaft is provided. A generally cylindrical body member has a tail section and a nose section extending axially forward of a nut. The tail section is adapted to mate with the drive shaft of the driver to rotate therewith, and the nose section has an axial bore formed therein. A plurality of angularly disposed passageways are formed through the nose section and intersect the nose section axial bore. A plurality of jaws are positioned in the angularly disposed passageways, each jaw having a jaw face formed on one side thereof and threads formed on the opposite side thereof. The nut is rotatably mounted relative to the body member and has threads engaging the threads on the jaws. A generally cylindrical sleeve member is in operative communication with the nut so that the sleeve member rotationally drives the nut and so that force in the axial direction toward the nose section is transferred from the nut to the sleeve member.

Abstract: A chuck unit installed in a power hand tool and controlled to hold down/release a bit, including a barrel, three clamping rods, a front cover shell, a rotary control device, a stop member, a rear cover shell, and a dust ring, wherein the rotary control device has a nut with embossed peripheral blocks for positive positioning in respective recessed locating holes in the front cover shell; the rotary control device is coupled to a stop flange outside the barrel and revolvably supported on the barrel by steel balls; the stop member is formed of two symmetrical halves and mounted on the front end of the barrel to stop the rotary control device from forward movement.

Abstract: A chuck has a chuck body formed centered on an axis with a rearwardly open hole adapted to receive a drill spindle and with a plurality of axially forwardly and axially rearwardly open guide passages, an adjustment ring axially fixed but rotatable about the axis on the chuck body and formed with an internal screwthread, and respective jaws displaceable in the passages between axially front and radially closely spaced positions and axially back and radially widely spaced positions and having teeth meshing with the screwthread. The jaws project in the back positions rearward from the chuck body axially rearward past the hole receiving the spindle so that rotation of the ring in a forward direction on the chuck body displaces the jaws axially forward and radially inward and opposite rotation of the ring in a reverse direction on the chuck body displaces the jaws axially rearward and radially apart.

Abstract: A non-impact keyless chuck suitable for use with manual or powered drivers is disclosed. The chuck comprises a body which carries a rotatable split nut having a relatively fine thread and a plurality of slidable jaws, which may be identical, driven by the rotatable nut. An anti-friction bearing is disposed between the rotatable nut and a bearing thrust ring mounted on the body. A clutch or torque limiting mechanism is provided to limit the tightening torque to a predetermined value while the loosening torque may be limited or unlimited. The front sleeve, and rear sleeve, if used, may be formed from a structural plastic to reduce manufacturing costs. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may be placed on the front sleeve to improve the grip and temporarily restrain and center the tool during chuck tightening or loosening operations. A relatively soft elastomeric grip boot may also be placed on the rear sleeve, if used.

Abstract: A chuck device for use with a manual or powered driver has a body member with a plurality of angularly disposed passageways formed therethrough. A jaw is slidably positioned in each passageway. Each jaw has a tool engaging face formed on one side and threads formed on the opposite side. The jaws are threadedly engaged with a rotatable nut mounted on the body member. A sleeve member is in rotational engagement with a nut whereby rotation of the sleeve causes the nut to rotate and the jaws to advance or retract within their respective passageways. Each jaw and its respective passageway has a unique matching profile different from the other jaws and respective passageways so that the jaws cannot be interchanged with different passageways in the chuck.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a drive shaft is provided. A generally cylindrical body has a forward section and a rearward section, the rearward section adapted to mate with the drive shaft of the driver. A gripping mechanism is actuatable to a closed position in which the gripping mechanism axially and rotationally retains a tool with respect to the body and to an open position in which the gripping mechanism does not so retain a tool. An annular nut is disposed about the body and has a threaded portion in threaded engagement with the gripping mechanism so that rotation of the nut about the body in a closing direction actuates the gripping mechanism to the closed position and rotation of the nut in an opening direction, opposite the closing direction, actuates the gripping mechanism to an open position.

Abstract: A combination of a drill and a device for securing the drill in a chuck which has a body with a central passage and three slots inclinedly defined in a periphery defining the passage. Three clamping members are inclinedly and movably received in the slots and engaged with an annular member rotatably mounted to the three clamping members. The body has at least one aperture defined radially therethrough which communicates with the passage in which the drill is received which has a plan surface defined in an outer periphery thereof such that a positioning member received in the aperture contacts the plan surface to position the drill in place.

Abstract: A drill has a drill housing and a drive spindle centered on and rotatable about an axis, projecting axially outward from the housing, and having an outer end. A chuck element is fixed on the spindle outer end and an annular formation is axially fixed on the housing, centered on the axis, and extends axially to the chuck element. The formation defines with the chuck element an annular chamber. An adjustment ring element is axially fixed but rotatable about the axis on the chuck element. One of the elements is formed with a plurality of axially forwardly open guide passages open axially rearward into the chamber and the other of the elements is formed with a screwthread centered on the axis. The elements both are rotatable about the axis relative to the formation.

Abstract: A chuck assembly for use with a rotary tool includes a chuck mechanism having a plurality of spaced apart jaws. The jaw spacing is adjusted by rotation of an adjustment ring. A sleeve encircles and is affixed to the adjustment ring. A plurality of spaced apart ribs radially extend from the sleeve. An elastomeric grip extends generally circumferentially about the sleeve. The ribs radially protrude from the grip at a plurality of openings defined by the grip. The ribs lie in outboard shielding relationship to the grip to protect the grip from excessive wear and damage due to contact with other objects during operation of the rotary tool.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver including a nut rotatably mounted on the chuck body and in engagement with the threads of the chuck jaws. Aspects of the chuck jaws, such as the jaw face, are manipulatively formed by selective redistribution of metal. Formation of the chuck jaws in this manner is distinguishable from jaws formed by prior art machining techniques due to the structural orientation of grain in the metal. Forming of the chuck jaws preferably occurs at low applied temperature, i.e. not exceeding 1000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract: A drill chuck includes clamping jaws guided in openings inclined toward each other in a chuck body and displaced via a manually rotatable clamping sleeve and a blocking sleeve, which is axially displaceable and partially rotated in relation to the chuck body. The blocking sleeve can be connected with the clamping sleeve by being displaced into its axial end position. A spring operating in the circumferential direction between the chuck body and the blocking sleeve, which prestresses the blocking sleeve in relation to the chuck body in a direction corresponding to the closing direction of the clamping sleeve is provided.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a rotatable drive shaft is provided. The chuck includes a plurality of jaws slidably positioned in angularly disposed passageways in a body member. Each of the jaws has a jaw face formed on one side and threads formed on the other. A nut includes axially aligned threaded sections. Each of the sections is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with the jaw threads. A generally cylindrical front sleeve member is in driving engagement with the nut whereby the jaws will be moved by the nut when the front sleeve member is rotated with respect to the body. The first section and the second section are rotated with respect to each other when the jaws are in a gripping engagement with a tool shaft.

Abstract: A drill chuck has a body centered on and rotatable about an axis and formed with a plurality of angled guides opening axially forward at a front chuck end and holding respective jaws and radially displaceable jaws each formed with a row of teeth. A metallic inner ring axially fixed but rotatable about the axis on the body has a screwthread meshing with the teeth so that rotation of the inner ring displaces the jaws in their guides. An adjustment sleeve rotatable about the axis on the body has a hard outer part and an inner part of a softer material fixed on the outer part. A metallic intermediate ring fixed on the inner ring has formations coupled to the hard outer part. The inner part rides on the intermediate ring.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a rotatable drive shaft is provided. A plurality of jaws are slidably positioned in a body member. Each jaw has a jaw face formed on one side and threads formed on the opposite side. Each jaw face includes a first ridge substantially parallel to the chuck axis. The first ridge is offset from, and substantially parallel to, a plane including the jaw axis and the chuck axis. A second ridge is substantially parallel to the first ridge but offset from the plane opposite the first ridge. A third ridge is disposed between the first and second ridges and has a peak on the opposite side from the chuck axis of a plane including the peaks of the first and second ridges.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a rotatable drive shaft is provided. The chuck comprises a generally cylindrical body member. The body member has a forward section and a rearward section. The rearward section has an axial bore formed therein to mate with the drive shaft of the driver. A generally cylindrical sleeve is received over the forward section of the body. A primary retaining mechanism is in engagement with the sleeve and the body member to operatively prevent forward axial movement of the sleeve with respect to the body. A secondary retaining mechanism is attached to the sleeve so that if the primary retaining mechanism fails to prevent forward axial movement of the sleeve with respect to the body, the secondary retaining mechanism is brought to engagement with the body to prevent forward axial movement of the sleeve with respect to the body following the engagement.

Abstract: Chuck for use with manual or powered driver having rotatable shaft, the chuck including a body member and jaws slidably positioned in angled passageways formed in the body. The chuck further includes a nut rotatably mounted relative to the body member and in engagement with threads on the jaws. A generally cylindrical front sleeve member is disposed in driving engagement with the nut and overlying the nose section of the body so that when the front sleeve member is rotated with respect to the body, the jaws will be moved thereby to grip the shaft of a tool. A spring member is biased to engage the sleeve member and is disposed selectively rotatably with respect to the nut. When the nut is tightened, the spring member becomes locked to the body member and restrains the nut from loosening during vibration of the chuck in use for its intended purpose.

Abstract: A chuck for use with a manual or powered driver having a rotatable drive shaft includes a body and a primary gripping mechanism utilizing a three-jaw assembly actuated by a nut driven by a sleeve. The chuck includes a supplemental tightening mechanism. The supplemental tightening mechanism includes at least one L-shaped lever having a portion disposed between the nut and nose section of the body of the chuck. The nut can include a passage through which the lever passes. The lever bar will push off a hardened washer disposed against the body and thus force the nut forward to produce an enhanced gripping force on the tool through the jaws. The supplemental tightening mechanism can further include a detent to restrain relative rotation between the nut and the sleeve. The detent can include a groove formed in the nut and a resilient retaining clip held by the sleeve to selectively engage the groove.

Abstract: A drill chuck has a body provided centered on an axis with an annular array of teeth and a plurality of jaws radially displaceable relative to the body between inner and outer positions. A tightening ring is axially fixed but rotatable about the axis on the body in a tightening direction and in an opposite loosening direction and a pair of screwthread formations between the tightening ring and the jaws move the jaws radially together on rotation of the tightening ring in the tightening direction and radially apart on rotation of the tightening ring in the loosening direction. A locking member engageable with the teeth and angularly fixed on the tightening ring is radially displaceable between a locking position engaging the teeth and preventing rotation of the body in the loosening direction and a freeing position permitting free rotation of the body relative to the tightening ring. A setting ring angularly displaceable on the tightening ring is formed with a pair of angularly spaced and radially open seats.