US4167362A
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Multiple tool driving turret attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-22
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Granted: 1979-09-11
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Expires: 1998-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A tool driving attachment is provided for use with a tool driving machine having a rotatable powered driving member. The attachment includes a first tool driving member which is connectable with the powered member for rotation therewith. A second tool driving member may be guided and resiliently locked into and out of rotating engagement with the first tool driving member when the first member is rotating.
Inventors
- 👤 Otto E. Dietrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:41
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23B; B23B39/00; B23B39/16; B23B39/20; B23B39/205; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/36; Y10T408/37; Y10T408/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A tool driving attachment of the type including a turret rotatably mounted on a hub, a first keyed shaft rotatably mounted in the hub and a plurality of second keyed shafts mounted for rotation in the turret and for alignment with the first shaft, the improvement comprising: means for guiding each second shaft into and out of engagement with the first shaft, said guiding means being substantially parallel with said second shaft and being attached to one of said turret or said second shaft; and means for locking said second shaft in rotating engagement with the first shaft and for releasing said second shaft from rotating engagement therewith, said locking means being attached to the other of said turret or said second shaft and being connected for locking and releasing engagement with said guiding means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A tool driving attachment of the type including a turret rotatably mounted on a hub, a first keyed shaft rotatably mounted in the hub and a plurality of second keyed shafts mounted for rotation in the turret and for alignment with the first shaft, the improvement comprising: means for guiding each second shaft into and out of engagement with the first shaft, said guiding means being substantially parallel with said second shaft and being attached to one of said turret or said second shaft; and means for locking said second shaft in rotating engagement with the first shaft and for releasing said second shaft from rotating engagement therewith, said locking means being attached to the other of said turret or said second shaft and being connected for locking and releasing engagement with said guiding means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 1 wherein the guiding means is fixedly connected to the turret.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 1 wherein the locking means is connected to the second shaft for fixed movement therewith toward and away from first shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 1 wherein the locking means is connected for sliding on the guiding means into locking engagement therewith.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 2 wherein the locking means is mounted in a housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 5 wherein the second shaft is connected for rotation in the housing and connected for fixed movement with the housing toward and away from the first shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 6 wherein the housing is slidably connected to the guiding means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 1 including a clamp and slide operably connected to the hub.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 8 including a resilient member connected between the hub and slide.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 1 wherein the guiding means is slidably connected to the turret.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 1 wherein the locking means is connected to the turret for slidably receiving the guiding means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 1 wherein the guiding means is connected for fixed movement with the second shaft toward and away from the first shaft.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 1 including a housing fixedly secured to the turret.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 13 wherein the locking means is mounted in the housing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 14 wherein the guiding means is connected for fixed movement with the second shaft toward and away from the first shaft.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The tool driving attachment of claim 15 wherein the guiding means is connected for sliding movement in the housing for locking engagement with the locking means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
130 words
A tool driving apparatus comprising: a hub; a turret rotatably mounted on the hub; a first keyed shaft rotatably mounted in the hub; a plurality of second keyed shafts mounted for rotation in the turret and for alignment with the first shaft; means for guiding each second shaft into and out of engagement with the first shaft, said guiding means being substantially parallel with said second shaft and being attached to one of said turret or said second shaft; and means for locking said second shaft in rotating engagement with the first shaft and for releasing said second shaft from rotating engagement therewith, said locking means being attached to the other of said turret or said second shaft and being connected for locking and releasing engagement with said guiding means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
130 words
A tool driving apparatus comprising: a hub; a turret rotatably mounted on the hub; a first keyed shaft rotatably mounted in the hub; a plurality of second keyed shafts mounted for rotation in the turret and for alignment with the first shaft; means for guiding each second shaft into and out of engagement with the first shaft, said guiding means being substantially parallel with said second shaft and being attached to one of said turret or said second shaft; and means for locking said second shaft in rotating engagement with the first shaft and for releasing said second shaft from rotating engagement therewith, said locking means being attached to the other of said turret or said second shaft and being connected for locking and releasing engagement with said guiding means.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-10 | 1987-03-12 | 1987-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-10 | 1991-03-12 | 1991-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |