Modified quick release adapter

Claim 1

In a reversible adapter for a power driven torquing tool, including an elongated cylindrical body having a bore extending inward from each of a first and second end and adapted to accommodate a fastener driver and a drill bit respectively, said adapter being connectable at both its first and second ends to the torquing tool so as to be reversible in relation thereto, the improvement comprising quick release means external of the tool and cooperating with at least one of said bores to detachably retain the driver or bit within the bore and means associated with said bore and said driver or bit for transmitting torque from the tool to the driver or bit, said body including an opening radially therethrough and in communication with said at least one bore and one said quick release means including a shuttle positioned in said opening and movable between a first position locking said driver or bit in the bore and a second position for releasing said driver or bit, said shuttle having an enlarged central section and first and second opposing ends, said central section having a clear through opening to accommodate one end of the driver or bit, said first end including a threaded bore in registry with the opening and accommodating a set screw for engaging said driver or bit and said second end extending out of said body member, said at least one bore and said driver or bit including corresponding portions having a D-shaped cross section so that said adapter has an internal surface corresponding to an outer surface of said driver or bit with portions of said surfaces being flat, said driver or bit, in addition, having a shoulder formed between said flat surface and its working portion that abuts a lower outer surface of said adapter when said driver or bit is inserted within said bore of said adapter so that said flat surfaces are in contact with each other and torque may be transmitted from said adapter to said driver or bit.