Depth adjusting device for screwdrivers

Details Depth adjusting device for screwdrivers Depth adjusting device for screwdrivers

1987-09-03

1988-08-09

Schmidt, Frederick R.

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Responsive to movement of work

81 54, B25B 2300

Patent

active

047620358

ABSTRACT:
A depth adjusting device for a screwdriver which is adapted to control within predetermined desired limits the depth to which a fastener may be driven into a work. The depth adjusting device comprises a locking ring retentively engaging the tool housing, and an adjusting sleeve axially movably carried by the locking ring. The locking ring has a spiral ridge formed on the inner periphery thereof, and the adjusting sleeve has a spiral groove formed peripherally about the rear portion thereof and engageable with the spiral ridge of the locking ring. The locking ring also has an axial slit formed therein and a pair of lugs formed across the slit. A thumb screw is provided to tighten the lugs and thence to retain the locking ring on the adjusting sleeve.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2940488 (1960-06-01), Riley
patent: 3460408 (1969-08-01), Raymond
patent: 3527273 (1970-09-01), Falter
patent: 3712352 (1973-01-01), Lafferty

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