Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Handle or shank
Patent
1997-05-19
2000-03-21
Scherbel, David A.
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Handle or shank
B25B 2316
Patent
active
06038946&
ABSTRACT:
An axially repositionable adapter for use with a ratchet assembly for providing telescoping and axial repositioning of an overall length of the adapter. A first elongate member includes a first tool bit engaging end and a second open end which defines a hollowed and axially extending interior. A second elongate member includes a first end which is mounted in a telescoping and axially inserting manner within the axially extending interior of the first elongate member and a second socket wrench engaging end. The first and second elongate members can also be reversed so that the first member is an inner member and the second member is a telescopically attached outer member. A plurality of individual apertures are formed along a selected surface of the second elongate member and are arranged in axially and spaced apart fashion. A lever mechanism is mounted to the first elongate member and includes a detent which seats within a selected one of the individual apertures in the second elongate member to maintain the first and second members in an interlocking position. A spring biases the detent in the locked position and is counteracted by a trigger which is depressed to unseat the detent from its associated aperture to permit the first and second members to be axially repositioned in inward and outward fashion relative to each other and the detent subsequently is reseated at a further selected aperture of the shaft which defines the desired and axially repositioned length of the shaft.
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Jackson Mark E.
Jackson Roger Lee
Danganan Joni B.
Scherbel David A.
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