WO1998023193B1 - Locking holder for interchangeable bit members - Google Patents
Locking holder for interchangeable bit membersInfo
- Publication number
- WO1998023193B1 WO1998023193B1 PCT/US1997/021759 US9721759W WO9823193B1 WO 1998023193 B1 WO1998023193 B1 WO 1998023193B1 US 9721759 W US9721759 W US 9721759W WO 9823193 B1 WO9823193 B1 WO 9823193B1
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- opposing
- lower body
- rotator
- base portion
- channel
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed for the secure storage of sockets for ratchet wrenches and other types of interchangeable bit members for tools such as screwdrivers, nut drivers, routers, etc., having integral shafts or shaft receiving members. The invention includes a system for securely holding one or more of a set of detachable bits, used with ratchet wrenches or other tools, by means of a cam-actuated rotator member (20) mounted within a channel guide (44). Further, a novel socket display apparatus (52) is disclosed which provides a secure mounting system for the cam-actuated receiving unit (20). The socket display apparatus (52) provides for snap lock engagement of the display apparatus (52) with a ratchet wrench socket or other tool bit whereby the socket or bit may only be removed by destroying the display unit.
Claims
1. A holder system for securely storing one or more interchangeable bit members, said system comprising:
(a) a channel guide having of a pair of opposing channel sidewalls formed on an elongated channel base, at least one of said side walls having a retaining lip;
(b) a rotator member mounted in said channel guide for rotation into a locking position engaging said at least one retaining lip and one of said sidewalls, and configured for locking engagement with at least one of said interchangeable bit members when rotated to said locking position.
2. The holder system according to claim 1, wherein said rotator member is mounted in said channel guide for rotation into said locking position between said at least one retaining lip and an opposing one of said side walls.
3. The holder system according to claim 1, wherein said rotator member is axially divided to form opposing sides separated by a gap, said opposing sides joined by a resilient bridge member.
4. The holder system according to claim 1 , wherein said rotator member comprises a base portion formed transverse to a central axis and having an eccentric cam surface defined on its outer periphery.
5. The holder system according to claim 4 , wherein said
28 rotator member comprises a cylindrical lower body formed on one side of said base portion and projecting axially upward therefrom, a perimeter defined by said lower body inwardly offset from said eccentric cam surface.
6. The holder system according to claim 5, further comprising a receiving member axially aligned with and projecting upwardly from said lower body.
7. The holder system according to claim 4 , wherein said eccentric cam surface includes opposing cam locking faces for maintaining said base in a stationery locking position relative to said channel guide.
8. The holder system according to claim 7, wherein said eccentric cam surface includes at least one resilient edge member to provide a detent when said rotator member is rotated to said locking position.
9. The holder system according to claim 3 wherein said resilient bridge member is connected to said opposing sides at one of a lower body portion and a receiving member.
10. The holder according to claim 1 further comprising a rotator arm radially projecting from said rotator member.
11. A holder system for securely storing one or more bits for a tool, said system comprising:
(a) a rotator member comprised of: a base portion formed transverse to a central axis and having an eccentric cam surface defined on its outer periphery, said eccentric cam surface having a primary cam locking face; a cylindrical lower body formed on top of said base portion and projecting axially upward therefrom, the perimeter defined by said lower body inwardly offset from said eccentric cam surface and having a bevel formed therein, said bevel parallel to the surface of said cam locking face; a receiving member projecting upwardly from said lower body, said receiving member comprised of a box member formed on said lower body and a cylindrical alignment head projecting upwardly from said box member; said base portion, said lower body, and said receiving member divided along said central axis to form two opposing sides separated by a gap, said two sides joined by a resilient bridge member at one of said lower body portion and said receiving member; and
(b) channel guide means, comprised of opposing channel sidewalls formed parallel to one another and projecting upwardly from an elongated channel base along the length thereof, and an inwardly projecting retaining lip defined on an upper edge of said side walls for retaining said rotator member in position between said side walls; said base portion of said rotator member positioned within said channel guide means between said opposing side walls, whereby rotation of said rotator member about said central axis causes said primary cam locking face to engage one of said side walls, said bevel simlultaneously engaging an opposing one of said retaining lips, said engagement causing said resilient bridge member to flex so that the two opposing sides of said receiving member pivot outwardly from said central axis to engage a tool bit.
12. The holder of claim 11 further comprising a rotator arm outwardly projecting from said rotator member above said base portion and transverse to the direction of said central axis;
13. A bit holder system for securely storing one or more interchangeable bit members having integral shaft members, said system comprising:
(a) a rotator member comprised of a base portion formed transverse to a central axis and having an eccentric cam surface defined on its outer periphery; a lower body formed on top of said base portion and projecting axially upward therefrom, and having an engagement surface defined thereon; a shaft receiving member axially aligned with and projecting upwardly from said lower body; said base portion, said lower body, and said shaft receiving member divided along said central axis to form two
31 opposing sides separated by a gap, said two sides joined by a resilient bridge member; and
(b) channel guide means comprised of opposing channel sidewalls formed on an a channel base; said base of said rotator member positioned within said channel guide means between said opposing side walls, whereby rotation of said rotator member about said central axis causes at least one of said eccentric cam surface and said engagement surface to engage opposing sidewalls of said channel guide means, whereby said resilient bridge member is caused to flex so that the two opposing sides of said shaft receiving member flex inwardly toward said central axis to engage a shaft.
14. The holder system according to claim 11, wherein a first one of said opposing sidewalls selectively engages a primary cam locking face of said eccentric cam surface, and a retaining lip defined on a second one of said sidewalls selectively engages said engagement surface.
15. The holder system according to claim 11, wherein a perimeter defined by said lower body is inwardly offset from said eccentric cam surface.
16. The holder system according to claim 11, wherein said engagement surface is a bevel.
17. The holder system according to claim 11, wherein a
32 rotator arm is provided, outwardly projecting from said rotator member above said base portion and tranverse to the direction of said central axis.
18. A holder system for securely storing one or more interchangeable bits having integral shaft receiving members, said system comprising:
(a) a rotator member having eccentric cam means defined on a base portion thereof; lower body means formed on top of said base portion and projecting axially upward therefrom; bit receiving means projecting upwardly from said lower body means; said base portion, said lower body means, and said bit receiving means divided along a central axis to form two opposing sides separated by a gap, said two sides joined by a resilient bridge member; and
(b) channel guide means comprised of a pair of opposing side channel sidewalls formed on an elongated channel base, said base of said rotator member positioned within said channel guide means between said opposing side walls; whereby rotation of said rotator member within said channel guide means causes at least a portion of said opposing sides of said rotator member to selectively engage a portion of said opposing channel sidewalls, thereby causing said relilient bridge member to flex so that at least a portion of each of two opposing sides of said bit receiving means engage
33 a shaft member of said bit.
19. A holder system for securely storing one or more interchangeable bits having integral shaft members, said system comprising:
(a) a rotator member having eccentric cam means defined on a base portion thereof; lower body means formed on top of said base portion and projecting axially upward therefrom; bit receiving means projecting upwardly from said lower body means; said base portion, said lower body means, and said bit receiving means divided along a central axis to form two opposing sides separated by a gap, said two sides joined by a resilient bridge member; and
(b) channel guide means comprised of a pair of opposing channel sidewalls formed on an elongated channel base, said base of said rotator member positioned within said channel guide means between said opposing sidewalls; whereby rotation of said rotator member within said channel guide means causes at least a portion of said opposing sides of said rotator member to selectively engage a portion of said opposing channel sidewalls, thereby causing said resilient bridge member to flex so that at least a portion of each of the opposing sides of said bit receiving means engage a shaft member of said bit.
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Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU74081/98A AU7408198A (en) | 1996-11-26 | 1997-11-25 | Locking holder for interchangeable bit members |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US08/756,390 US5855284A (en) | 1995-09-19 | 1996-11-26 | Locking holder for interchangeable bit members |
| US08/756,390 | 1996-11-26 |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| WO1998023193A1 WO1998023193A1 (en) | 1998-06-04 |
| WO1998023193B1 true WO1998023193B1 (en) | 1998-07-16 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT/US1997/021759 Ceased WO1998023193A1 (en) | 1996-11-26 | 1997-11-25 | Locking holder for interchangeable bit members |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US5855284A (en) |
| AU (1) | AU7408198A (en) |
| WO (1) | WO1998023193A1 (en) |
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1996
- 1996-11-26 US US08/756,390 patent/US5855284A/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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1997
- 1997-11-25 WO PCT/US1997/021759 patent/WO1998023193A1/en not_active Ceased
- 1997-11-25 AU AU74081/98A patent/AU7408198A/en not_active Abandoned
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