Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Machine
Patent
1995-03-23
1996-04-23
Little, Willis
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Machine
81 52, 81 54, 81429, B25B 1300, B25B 2300
Patent
active
055093302
ABSTRACT:
A fastener support apparatus for facilitating the installation of individual screws into a work surface, and wherein the fastener support apparatus works in combination with a drive assembly having a clutch. The fastener support apparatus includes a drive shaft oriented in force receiving relation relative to the clutch; a depth adjustment assembly located in a predetermined orientation relative to the drive shaft; a rotatable bit for engaging the head of a screw and which is disposed in force receiving relation relative to the drive shaft; a base member fixed on the rotatable bit; a sleeve telescopingly borne by the base and reciprocally moveable relative thereto; and a screw support assembly reciprocally borne by the base member and matingly interfitted with the sleeve. The screw support assembly defines a screw receiving station which is operable to receive the head of the screw. The fastener support apparatus also includes a locking assembly borne by the screw support assembly and which is operable to release the head of the screw when disposed in a predetermined orientation. The fastener support apparatus also includes an actuating assembly borne by the screw support assembly.
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