Abstract: A cutting tool assembly includes a tool body and a tool holder including a longitudinal axis around which the tool holder is configured to spin. The tool holder includes a central portion connected to the tool body comprising a fastener hole perpendicular with the longitudinal axis and configured to receive a securing fastener, wherein the fastener hole is offset from the longitudinal axis. The tool holder further includes an eccentric drive member connected to the cylindrical portion. The tool holder can optionally further include an end alignment cylinder connected to the eccentric drive member.

Abstract: A wheel lock key assembly includes a wheel lock key portion configured to engage with keyslot features on a wheel lock. A driving tool coupling portion is connected to the wheel lock key portion and includes a surface structured to be rotationally coupled to a driving tool so as to enable rotation of the wheel lock key portion by the driving tool by a force acting on the surface. The surface extends along a plane extending parallel to the wheel lock key portion rotational axis. A retaining member is deformable to vary a radial distance the exterior surface extends from the rotational axis. A retaining member deformation mechanism is actuatable to deform the retaining member to vary the radial distance, such that the exterior surface extends at least a predetermined distance past the plane prior to rotational coupling of the wheel lock key assembly to the driving tool.

Abstract: Connecting members for the attachment of implements and handles are provided. The connecting member includes two inter-related flexure members that allow the selective locking and unlocking of the connecting member from an implement. The two flexure members are configured to work in combination so that each flexure member can contribute to a combined optimal biasing force. The combination of the two flexure members allows for the reduction of stress on each flexure member thereby resisting permanent deformation.

Abstract: A golf club length adjustment device for use in a golf club, including a first member affixed to a main shaft, a second member slideably coupled to the first member, the second member adapted to couple to a golf club grip, wherein the first member is configured to slide relative to the second member to change the length of the golf club; a locking system having a locked position and an unlocked position; wherein the locking system includes at least one locking member and a plurality of detents, wherein the locking member is configured to selectively engage at least one of the plurality of detents; wherein the first member is formed of a first material having a first density; wherein the locking member is formed of a second material having a second density; wherein the second density is greater than the first density.

Abstract: A tool for inserting or removing a tang-free wire thread insert is described, the entraining blade of which is manually fastenable and replaceable within the axial recess of the spindle body by means of a latching connection. In addition to the secure removal of wire thread inserts, this tool construction also ensures a quick replacement of worn entraining blades of the tool. Furthermore, a production method for such a tool is described.

Abstract: A device, for atraumatically elevating the Schneiderian membrane during a sinus lift procedure with positive, real-time indication of the amount of lift occurring, may include: a first conduit; a first balloon coupled to a first end of the first conduit and in fluid communication therewith; a second conduit; a second balloon coupled to a first end of the second conduit and in fluid communication therewith; and means for infusing a fluid into the first and second conduits to cause inflation of the balloons. The balloons may be constructed the same, or may be individually tailored. The first balloon is configured to be received within the implant socket and apply pressure to the membrane. The second balloon, expanding against atmospheric pressure only, is configured of a different material and wall thickness. An integral scale behind the second balloon provides indication of the inflation and lift provided by the first balloon.

Abstract: A variable length golf club shaft is disclosed herein. The variable length shaft includes a hollow lower shaft with a plurality of holes, a hollow upper shaft with at least one protrusion extending from an inner surface that is sized to fit within the plurality of holes, and an unlocking bar. The shaft length can be adjusted by sliding the upper shaft over the lower shaft and using the unlocking bar to release the protrusion from the holes to allow overall shaft length adjustments. in another embodiment, the variable length shaft includes a hollow lower shaft, a hollow upper shaft, an engaging insert, and a locking bar.

Abstract: A hand tool with a latch structure includes a main body (10) and a latch unit (20) coupled to the main body (10), and the latch unit (20) includes a rod body (21) and an elastic element (22). The rod body (21) has a center hole (211) formed in an axial direction parallel to the rod body (21) and a through hole (213) formed in an axial direction perpendicular to the rod body (21) and communicated with the center hole (211). The elastic element (22) has a circular plate (221) and a tongue (222) formed by bending from an end of circular plate (221), and the circular plate (221) is clamped outside the rod body (21), and the tongue (222) passes through the through hole (213) into the center hole (211) to achieve the effects of an easy installation and a secured latch.

Abstract: A tool bit holder assembly includes a shank receivable in a tool holder of a rotary tool, and a body defining a socket that removably receives a tool bit. An annular recess, defined in an exterior surface of the body, has a front and rear shoulders and an axial length. A floating sleeve with a ring magnet at its front end is slidably received over the body with an elastic retainer movably received in the annular recess. The elastic retainer has an axial length less than the axial length of the annular recess to enable the sleeve to float axially between a rear position where the retainer abuts the rear shoulder and a front position where the retainer abuts the front shoulder. The sleeve is axially moveable rearward from the rear position to a parked position where the elastic retainer engages the body rearward of the rear shoulder.

Abstract: A quick-release bit adapter includes a body having a driving hole extending from a driving section towards a connecting section of the body. The driving section includes a sliding hole extending at a non-parallel angle to and in communication with the driving hole. A resilient positioning member is mounted in the driving section. A releasing device is slideably mounted in the sliding hole. When the releasing device is in a first position, the resilient positioning member is engaged in cuts in an outer periphery of a bit in an engagement position received in the driving hole. When the releasing device is moved to a second position, the bit is disengaged from the resilient positioning member to allow easy removal of the bit.

Abstract: A small outer diameter quick release extension rod is provided with elongated sheet-shaped elastic elements therein for realizing the effect of engaging with a screwdriver head. A second positioning ring in the operating element is used to press against the elastic elements to control them to be engaged in or disengaged from the screwdriver head. The small outer diameter quick release extension rod is easy to operate and has a relatively small outer diameter, not only reducing the structure weight and energy loss, but also enhancing the flexibility of use.

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

Abstract: A mandrel is disclosed for securely holding a screw bit during use, but allowing easy removal of the screw bit for replacement. The mandrel includes a socket having a chamber housing a locking mechanism such as a split-ring. The mandrel further includes a release mechanism such as one or more ears for moving the locking mechanism from a first position where the screw bit is held within the socket and a second position where the screw bit may be removed from the socket.

Abstract: A tool for applying a bending or impact load to one or more conductors in a dynamoelectric machine is provided. The tool includes an elongate, substantially tubular handle having an opening at a first end, a second end opposed to the first end, and the handle has a handle axis. A head is connected to the second end of the handle, and includes a striking surface for applying impact loads, and an interchangeable tool socket located opposite to the striking surface. The head has a head axis oriented orthogonal to the handle axis. The interchangeable tool socket can accept one of a plurality of tool inserts and the tool inserts may be rotated generally around the head axis and locked in at least one position within the interchangeable tool socket so that the angle of each tool insert can be adjusted to user preferences.

Abstract: A rotary tool has an output shaft having an axis of rotation and a distal neck portion which has at least three neck faces that do not intersect the axis of rotation, and a substantially U-shaped spring element having a base portion and two leg portions, wherein the spring element straddles the distal neck portion.

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 rotary tool includes a collet which in one embodiment includes a bit holder defining a shank receiving bore, a transfer member for transferring rotational force from the bit holder to the shank of an accessory, and a centering member positioned within the bit holder and configured to automatically grip the shank when the shank is positioned within the shank receiving bore.

Abstract: A mandrel is disclosed for securely holding a screw bit during use, but allowing easy removal of the screw bit for replacement. The mandrel includes a socket having a chamber housing a locking mechanism such as a split-ring. The mandrel further includes a release mechanism such as one or more ears for moving the locking mechanism from a first position where the screw bit is held within the socket and a second position where the screw bit may be removed from the socket.

Abstract: A tool-bit holder has a hub, wherein the hub has a longitudinally extending axial bore for receiving a tool-bit therein, a detent ball radially projecting into the bore to selectively engage the tool-bit, and a circumferential ramp that is longitudinally moveable over the detent ball to cause radial movement thereof. A longitudinally moveable member extends through a slot in the hub and radially into the bore. The circumferential ramp is moveable as a function of longitudinal movement of the moveable member relative to the hub.

Abstract: An extremely useful rotating tool is provided that can prevent rattling caused by a clearance between a machine tool and a machine tool retaining hole while bringing the axial center position of the machine tool and the axial center position of the machine tool retaining hole as close together as possible. The present invention is a rotating tool having a rotating main shaft (4), and the rotating main shaft (4) is provided with a machine tool retaining hole (3) having a cross-sectional shape that substantially matches a base part (2) of a driver bit, drill bit, or other machine tool (1) having a polygonal cross-sectional shape that is inserted into the machine tool retaining hole (3), wherein the rotating tool rotates the machine tool (1) inserted in the machine tool retaining hole (3) by rotating the rotating main shaft (4) and performs work.

Abstract: A reciprocating saw has a saw blade, a fastening device provided for the saw blade and holding the saw blade in a non-rotating fashion, a reciprocating lifting rod having a free end supporting the fastening device, a locking element provided for axially fixing the saw blade in the fastening device, and having an adjusting spring that acts in a direction of the saw blade, wherein the locking element is movable between a release position and a locked position and holds the saw blade in the locked position in a form-locked fashion.

Abstract: A rotary tool has an output shaft having an axis of rotation and a distal neck portion which has at least three neck faces that do not intersect the axis of rotation, and a substantially U-shaped spring element having a base portion and two leg portions, wherein the spring element straddles the distal neck portion.

Abstract: A clamp device for a reciprocating saw is disclosed herein, which does not require the use of a tool for saw blade replacement. The main feature of the device is that two clamping blocks are pivotally mounted on a bracket and each of the clamping blocks has a tooth portion and a cam portion formed on an outer surface thereof. An elastic member is located between the bracket and the clamping blocks. A button connected to a rod, which passes through a cover plate of the bracket and includes a tooth slot for engaging with the tooth portion of the clamping block. When the rod moves in an axial direction, the two clamping blocks are brought to rotate so that the cam portion can fasten or loosen the saw blade, and thereby the saw blade can be mounted and demounted conveniently and rapidly.

Abstract: A tool-bit holder (10) for varying tool-bit shank profiles comprising a hub (12) having a longitudinal bore (28) adapted for receiving a tool-bit shank (66, 70, 80). The hub (12) has a plurality of radial slots (38) communicating with the first section (30) of the longitudinal bore (28). The tool-bit holder (10) has a collar (14) fixedly attached to the hub (12) adjacent the open (29) and disposed annularly about the hub (12). A sleeve (16) is axially slideably mounted and disposed annularly about the hub (12). The sleeve (16) has a plurality of radial bores (48), each being in communication with a respective radial slot (38) of the hub (12) with a detent ball (18) disposed within each. A spring (20) is provided for biasing the sleeve (16) towards the open end (29) wherein the detent ball (18) engages an inner ramp face (46) of the collar (14).

Abstract: A motor-driven saber saw includes a housing (4), having a neck (8) which serves as a handle and has a tool opening (6), a guide device (22) for guiding the saber saw (2) on a workpiece and releasably connectable to the housing (4) in a region of the housing neck (8) and including a connection device (21) for connecting the guide device (22) to the housing (4), the housing (4) having connecting receptacles (18) for guiding the connection device (21), an adjusting device (30) mountable on the connection receptacles (18) for securing the connection device (21) to the housing, and a rectilinear spring member (36) for biasing the adjusting device (30) to a locking position and extending substantially in a longitudinal direction of the housing neck (8).

Abstract: A chuck is provided for retaining the shank of a tool bit or accessory, having a fixed diameter, inserted in a central channel at a distal end of the chuck. At least one torsion spring is mounted axially within a housing and has an inner dimension and shape comparable to the shank's outer dimension and shape. A mechanism winds and unwinds the torsion spring to respectively grip or release said shank, the winding being in a rotational direction consistent with a normal operating rotational direction of said chuck such that said shank tends to further wind the torsion spring for further self-tightening in normal operation.

Abstract: A surgical tool system with a handpiece and a cutting accessory that has inner and outer hubs. The handpiece has a spring biased lock ring that abuts a complementary stop member integral with the accessory outer hub to hold the accessory to the handpiece. An RFID chip is disposed against an inner wall of the accessory outer hub. An elastomeric seal pressed against the inner wall of the accessory outer hub provides environmental protection for the RFID chip. The seal has a rib that extends around the outer perimeter of the proximal end of the outer hub so as to form a seal between the accessory and an adjacent inner wall of the handpiece. Stop tabs extend inwardly from the seal to prevent the drive hub disposed inside the outer hub from falling out.

Abstract: A surgical tool holder comprises a shank having first driveable end and second coupling end, the second end comprising a coupling device having interfaces for mating with corresponding structures on the inside of a hollow surgical tool, a first interface mating with a centering structure near a base end of the tool and a second interface mating with a second structure adjacent to a forward end of the tool, the tool being held in functional assembly to the shank by a releasable locking mechanism comprised of a locking sleeve slideably disposed about the shank, a spring biased against the coupling device by the locking sleeve, and a connection device retaining the locking sleeve in a fixed position during use, whereupon release of the connection device enables quick disassembly of the locking sleeve, spring and coupling device for cleaning and component sterilization.

Abstract: A multi-functional tool head comprises a supporting unit having a polygonal shape; an end of the supporting unit being installed with a receiving seat recess for receiving an opener head; a penetrating hole being formed in the annular trench; the penetrating hole being communicated to the receiving seat recess; a buckle capable of being inserted into the penetrating hole; one end of the buckle being bent inwards so as to form with a resisting portion for inserting into the penetrating hole. If a screw opener head is used, the opener head can be inserted into the supporting unit; the buckle will resist against the opener head so as to combine the opener head to the supporting unit. If the present invention is to be used with a socket, the socket sleeves around the polygonal supporting unit; and the part of the buckle exposed from the annular trench will buckle the socket.

Abstract: A saw blade clamping arrangement for a power tool includes a clamp support, a biasing member and an actuation member. The clamp support is interconnected with the drive shaft for reciprocating motion with the drive shaft relative to a housing of the power tool. The clamp support is configured to selectively receive a saw blade of the power tool in various orientations. A release lever is carried by the housing and is manually rotated to move a control member between a first position in which the saw blade is coupled to the drive shaft and a second position in which the saw blade may be displaced from the drive shaft. In at least one of the orientations, the saw blade is positioned offset from the drive shaft and proximate one of the side walls of the tool housing to allow for flush cutting of a work piece.

Abstract: A tool fixing structure includes a snap ring, a fixing socket, an elastic member, a fixing rod, an outer socket, and a pressing socket. In such a manner, the screwdriver head is mounted on and detached from the tool fixing structure rapidly, easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating replacement of the screwdriver head, and thereby facilitating the user operating the screwdriver head. In addition, the pressing socket is modularized, and may be replaced according to the requirements, thereby enhancing the versatility of the tool fixing structure. Further, the snap ring, the outer socket and the pressing socket are made of an aluminum material, thereby decreasing the weight of the tool fixing structure.

Abstract: A high speed surgical instrument is designed with a clutch that automatically locks a cutter which is easily assembled and disassembled without moving parts. The clutch includes a pin and U-shaped pin that compliments a configured groove section at the proximal end of a cutter that fits into a clutch mechanism in the drill or attachment. The cutter includes axially spaced and opposed grooves judiciously located and a flat end portion that allows easy ingress and egress for locking into the clutch mechanism. A square or multi-sided bore configuration of a journal type bearing made from a high temperature resistance polymer material allows the drill to operate at high speeds with a reduction in the diameter of the distal end of the cutter support.

Abstract: A drill chuck has a chuck body centered on an axis and forming an axially forwardly open bit-receiving recess, an axially forwardly open polygonal-section seat at a base of the recess, and a plurality of jaws spaced angularly around the seat. The jaws can be displaced radially inward and outward to grip a bit in the recess. An element can move in the base of the recess between a blocking position in front of the polygonal-section seat and preventing entry of a bit thereinto and a freeing position clear of the seat and permitting entry of a bit thereinto. This element can be actuated for movement between the blocking and freeing positions either manually or automatically.

Abstract: A novel drill bit adapter includes a body portion, a cap portion, a spring-biased catch and a push button actuator. The cap portion includes a transverse aperture and cooperates with the body to define a longitudinal aperture and a catch-receiving cavity. The push button is disposed in the transverse aperture and engages the catch to move the catch in the cavity relative to the longitudinal aperture in opposition to a biasing force supplied by the spring. The spring is a wire spring that extends longitudinally from the body portion into the cap portion to engage the catch.

Abstract: A powe tool includes a saw blade ejection mechanism for a saw blade clamping arrangement of a power tool. The power tool includes a housing, a drive shaft mounted for reciprocating motion relative to the housing and a saw blade. The clamping arrangement is operative for releasably connecting the saw blade with the drive shaft. The saw blade ejection mechanism includes a mounting member and an elongated plunger. The mounting member is adapted for attachment to the drive shaft. The elongated plunger is connected to the mounting member for movement between a first position to a second position for ejecting the saw blade from the saw blade clamping arrangement.

Abstract: A driver bit holder (11) for releasably receiving a driver bit (10) and for minimising damage to the bit (10) and to a fastener that the bit (10) engages. The holder (11) has a main body (20) with a bore (21) at one end for releasably receiving the bit (10), a shank (30) extending from an opposite end of the body (20) and extending into a bore (34) at the opposite end of the body (20), wherein the shank (30) has an inner end (35) with a transverse cross sectional shape corresponding to the transverse cross sectional shape of the bore (34), and a rubber sleeve (37) extending about the inner end (35) and located between the inner end (35) and the bore (34).

Abstract: A novel drill bit adapter includes a body portion, a cap portion, a spring-biased catch and a push button actuator. The cap portion includes a transverse aperture and cooperates with the body to define a longitudinal aperture and a catch-receiving cavity. The push button is disposed in the transverse aperture and engages the catch to move the catch in the cavity relative to the longitudinal aperture in opposition to a biasing force supplied by the spring. The spring is a wire spring that extends longitudinally from the body portion into the cap portion to engage the catch.

Abstract: A chuck for receiving a tool shank of a boring tool and including radially displaceable engagement members (5) formlockingly engageable in the radial recesses (3) formed in the clamp region of the tool shank, an axially displaceable control sleeve (6) for radially displacing the engagement members between their engagement and release positions, and a resilient holding member (8) arranged between the control sleeve (6) and the clamp region of the tool shank and having a detent element (9) for preventing displacement of the control sleeve into its locking position (7) from its release position (10) into which the control sleeve was displaced upon insertion of the boring tool.

Abstract: A collet assembly is provided that securely holds tool bit shafts therein while allowing them to be readily and easily interchanged. The collet assembly herein has a very few number of parts and is easily assembled without the need for any special tools or machines therefor. In a preferred form, the collet assembly provides for release of the tool shaft by a forward sliding action of a collet sleeve. In this manner, rearward forces acting on the sleeve in an axial direction such as can occur during tool operations will not cause the tool shaft to be accidentally released. Another advantage is the use of a retaining member for releasably holding the shaft. The retaining member avoids the use of detent balls as in prior collets which can require ramp surfaces formed to very precise tolerances to engage and shift the balls into and out of a holding position on the shaft.

Abstract: A screwdriver having a handle and a tip detachably fastened to the handle. The handle has a control portion provided with a receiving hole in which the tip is releaseably retained by two retaining members in conjunction with a position confining block. A cover is fitted onto the end of the handle such that the tip extends through a through hole formed at a closed end of the cover. The position confining block extends partially outwardly through a through hole formed in a side wall of the cover.

Abstract: A saw blade clamp (1) comprises a body (3) defining a channel (13) for a saw blade (11), a retaining member (17), biasing means (19) for continuously urging the retaining member (17) towards the channel (13) to abut a saw blade (11) in use in the channel (13), and a release device (30) separate from the retaining member (17) and the biasing means (19). When activated the release device (30) acts on the retaining member (17) to move the retaining member (17) away from the channel (13) to allow a saw blade (11) to be entered into or removed from the channel (13).

Abstract: A plastic tool pocket mounts to tool storage chain in a machining center. The tools all have a hollow, tapered tool shank, which fits into tool pocket. The hollow tool shank has an internal relief and retention groove for securing the tool shank with a machine spindle. The tool pocket has central support shaft, having a circular spring ring loosely fitted into an annular clearance groove. When the tool shank slides over the support shaft, the circular ring first deflects radially into the clearance groove, then pops out into the retention groove, to hold the tool shank in position.

Abstract: A saw blade clamping arrangement particularly for power reciprocating saws and similar tools having a reciprocating shaft connected to a cutting member includes a biasing member preferably in the form of a spring clamp member. The biasing member is interconnected with the drive shaft and operative for providing a biasing force to retain the cutting member in operative connection with the drive shaft. A release lever is pivotally mounted to a housing of the saw for movement between first and second position. In the first position the release lever is spaced apart from the biasing member. In the second position the release lever engages the biasing member and opposes the biasing force of the biasing member to permit quick and easy removal and replacement of the saw blade. The spring clamp member biases the saw blade into operative engagement with the drive shaft. In a second preferred embodiment, the spring clamp member biases a locking member into engagement with the saw blade.

Abstract: A saw blade clamping arrangement particularly for power reciprocating saws and similar tools having a reciprocating shaft connected to a cutting member includes a biasing member preferably in the form of a spring clamp member. The biasing member is interconnected with the drive shaft and operative for providing a biasing force to retain the cutting member in operative connection with the drive shaft. A release lever is pivotally mounted to a housing of the saw for movement between first and second stable position. In the first position the release lever is spaced apart from the biasing member. In the second position the release lever engages the biasing member and opposes the biasing force of the biasing member to permit quick and easy removal and replacement of the saw blade. In one preferred embodiment, the spring clamp member biases the saw blade into operative engagement with the drive shaft.

Abstract: A drill for interchangable use on a screw driver bit. The drill is mounted on shank, the shank having an opening at the end remote from the drill for rapid placement of the shank on and removal of the shank from the screw driver bit locked in the chuck of an electric powered rotating unit to permit drilling a screw hole and then, upon removal of the drill from the screw driver bit using the screw driver bit for installation of a screw. A countersink may be also be mounted on the shank with the drill.

Abstract: A cutting tool for piercing a sealant surrounding a vehicle windshield including a cylindrically shape body which is internally hollowed and first and second blade housing members which, upon assembly, are axially slidably mounted within a first selected end of the body and form a blade receiving cavity. A blade includes a first insertable portion with at least one aperture and a second cutting portion extending at a desired angle with respect to the insertable portion. A spring loaded tang is mounted within the second blade housing member and is upwardly biased so that an upwardly projecting button portion engages through the at least one aperture of the blade insertable portion in a first blade retaining position. An inwardly displaceable disengaging member is axially slidably mounted within a second selected end of the body and is contoured along a forward face so that it unseats the spring loaded from the blade aperture in a second blade release position.

Abstract: A metal cutting including a tool head, a cutting plate, and a snap-locking arrangement for securing the cutting plate to the tool head and formed of a projection, extending from the cutting plate or the bottom of the cavity, which is formed in tool head for receiving the cutting plate, into a hole formed, respectively, in the bottom of the tool head cavity or in the cutting plate, and a snap-action locking element located in the hole for engaging the projection and retaining it in the hole.

Abstract: A mounting assembly that secures a tooling plate to a base plate. The base plate has a mounting aperture which receives a pin that extends from the tooling plate. The pin has a locking aperture located essentially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pin. Located within the mounting aperture is an armature which has a lip that extends into the locking aperture when the tooling plate is placed onto the base plate and the pin is inserted into the mounting aperture. The interlocking armature and pin secure the tooling plate to the base plate. The pin and armature lip have cooperating chamfered cam surfaces that move the lip into the locking aperture when the pin is inserted into the mounting aperture. The assembly includes a spring biased button that can be depressed to move the armature out of the pin so that the tooling plate can be released from the base plate.

Abstract: A locking member including a sleeve and a U-shaped plate. The sleeve has an axial hole at one end thereof and its outer surface is provided with an annular groove having a pair of holes arranged face-to-face with each other. The U-shaped plate has clamp portions having protrusions which penetrate through the holes in the groove of the sleeve to project within the axial hole of the sleeve for temporarily clamping a rod object inserted into the sleeve.