Locking adapter for interconnecting a drivable element to a driv

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1987-01-21

1989-04-25

Kundrat, Andrew V.

Joints and connections

Manually releaseable latch type

Having operating mechanism

403328, 8117785, F16D 100, B25B 1300

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048242802

ABSTRACT:
An adapter device for interconnecting a drivable element to a drive, such as a ratchet or an impact tool. The device comprises a body having a connecting shank protruding therefrom. The shank has an automatic lock for locking engagement in a cavity of a drivable element. The automatic lock has a roller bearing displaceable in a bearing cavity formed in a flat wall of the shank. The bearing cavity has an angulated roller guide wall on which the roller bearing is displaced to position the roller bearing to an engaging and disengaged position. A spring biased linkage is connected to the roller bearing to normally bias the bearing to the engaging position. The body is further provided with a locking cavity further having an automatic locking element whereby to connect the body to a drive to impart a motion to the connecting shank.

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