JP2003136436A - Electrically-driven tool - Google Patents

Electrically-driven tool

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JP2003136436A
JP2003136436A JP2001333383A JP2001333383A JP2003136436A JP 2003136436 A JP2003136436 A JP 2003136436A JP 2001333383 A JP2001333383 A JP 2001333383A JP 2001333383 A JP2001333383 A JP 2001333383A JP 2003136436 A JP2003136436 A JP 2003136436A
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bottomed hole
output shaft
elastic body
socket
opening
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Hiroshi Iwano
洋 岩野
Naotake Tanaka
尚武 田中
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Panasonic Electric Works Co Ltd
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Matsushita Electric Works Ltd
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electrically-driven tool capable of preventing an elastic body disposed in a bottomed hole of an output shaft of an electrically-driven tool body from being rubbed and worn by an inner surface of the bottomed hole. SOLUTION: In the electrically-driven tool with a socket attachably/detachably fitted to the output shaft 3 of the electrically-driven tool body, the bottomed hole 4 is cut in a side surface of the output shaft 3 in the direction orthogonal to the axial direction. The expandable elastic body 5 formed of rubber is disposed on a bottom 41 of the bottomed hole 4, and a pressing body 6 with a spherical surface part 61 formed on an outward surface of an opening 42 is disposed on the opening 42 side of the bottomed hole 4. A coming-off preventive opening edge 42a of the inside diameter smaller than the outside diameter of the spherical surface part 61 of the pressing body 6 to prevent the pressing body 6 from coming off from the bottomed hole 4 is formed on the edge of the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 61. The pressing body 6 is elastically pressed against the coming-off preventive opening edge 42a by the elastic body 6 to locate a top center part 61a of the spherical surface part 61 outside the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4, and the top center part 61a is fitted in a recessed part 12 formed in an inner surface of an output shaft fitting recess of the socket 1.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】Detailed Description of the Invention

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、ソケットを電動工
具本体の出力軸に着脱自在に取付ける電動工具に関する
ものである。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a power tool in which a socket is detachably attached to an output shaft of a power tool body.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】従来より、図8に示すように、ソケット
1を電動工具本体2の出力軸3に対して着脱自在に形成
し、複数種類のソケット1を必要に応じて適宜付け替え
ることで、複数種類のネジ等の固着具に対応することが
できる電動工具が広く用いられている。
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 8, a socket 1 is detachably formed on an output shaft 3 of an electric tool main body 2, and a plurality of types of sockets 1 can be replaced appropriately as needed. Electric tools that can handle a plurality of types of fasteners such as screws are widely used.

【0003】この電動工具は、図9に示すように、ソケ
ット1の出力軸嵌入凹所11に電動工具本体2の出力軸
3を嵌入し、出力軸3に軸方向と垂直な方向に穿孔して
ある貫通穴31と、ソケット1の出力軸嵌入凹所11の
両側壁に穿孔してある貫通穴12’とを連通させ、これ
らの穴にピン32を挿入するものである。ソケット1の
貫通穴12’の外周にはゴムリング33を被嵌してあ
り、挿入されたピン32の抜け止めを行うものである
(ソケットの取付方式が「ピン方式」であるもの)。な
お、図中の10は固着具が嵌入される凹所を示す。
In this electric tool, as shown in FIG. 9, the output shaft 3 of the electric tool main body 2 is fitted in the output shaft fitting recess 11 of the socket 1, and the output shaft 3 is perforated in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction. The through-hole 31 and the through-holes 12 ′ formed in both side walls of the output shaft fitting recess 11 of the socket 1 are communicated with each other, and the pin 32 is inserted into these holes. A rubber ring 33 is fitted around the through hole 12 'of the socket 1 to prevent the inserted pin 32 from coming off (socket mounting method is "pin method"). In addition, reference numeral 10 in the drawing denotes a recess into which the fastener is fitted.

【0004】このような電動工具においては、ソケット
1を取付けるのに、出力軸3をソケット1の出力軸嵌入
凹所11に嵌入してソケットの貫通穴12’と出力軸3
の貫通穴31とを連通させてピン32を挿入し、更にソ
ケット1の貫通穴12’の外周にゴムリング33を被嵌
するものであるため、この作業が煩雑で時間がかかるも
のであった。そこで、ソケット1を出力軸3に取付ける
作業が単純で時間のかからない電動工具が発明された。
In such a power tool, when the socket 1 is mounted, the output shaft 3 is fitted into the output shaft fitting recess 11 of the socket 1 so that the through hole 12 'of the socket and the output shaft 3 are fitted.
Since the pin 32 is inserted in communication with the through hole 31 of No. 1 and the rubber ring 33 is fitted on the outer periphery of the through hole 12 'of the socket 1, this work is complicated and takes time. . Therefore, an electric tool has been invented in which the work of attaching the socket 1 to the output shaft 3 is simple and does not take much time.

【0005】これは、図10に示すように、出力軸3の
側面に軸方向と垂直な方向に有底穴4を穿設し、この有
底穴4の底41にコイルばね5’を配置すると共に、コ
イルばね5’を配置した有底穴4のコイルばね5’の開
口42側に押圧体6を配置し、コイルばね5’にて押圧
体6を有底穴4の開口42縁にばね付勢するものである
(ソケットの取付方式が「ボールジョイント方式」であ
るもの)。なお、有底穴4は、図10(d)に示すよう
に、図9に示す出力軸3に穿設した貫通穴31の一方の
開口を栓部材30で閉塞して形成してもよい。
As shown in FIG. 10, a bottomed hole 4 is formed in the side surface of the output shaft 3 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction, and a coil spring 5'is arranged at the bottom 41 of the bottomed hole 4. In addition, the pressing body 6 is arranged on the side of the opening 42 of the coil spring 5'of the bottomed hole 4 in which the coil spring 5'is arranged, and the pressing body 6 is attached to the edge of the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4 by the coil spring 5 '. It is spring-biased (socket mounting method is "ball joint method"). As shown in FIG. 10D, the bottomed hole 4 may be formed by closing one opening of the through hole 31 formed in the output shaft 3 shown in FIG. 9 with the plug member 30.

【0006】押圧体6は、有底穴4に配置された際にこ
の有底穴4の開口42の外方を向く面に、球面の一部を
なす球状面部61が形成してある。有底穴4の開口42
縁は、球状面部61の外径よりも小径となるように形成
してあり、押圧体6が有底穴4から脱落しないようにし
てある。そして、有底穴4の底41と押圧体6との間に
コイルばね5’を介在させることで、押圧体6を有底穴
4の開口42縁にばね付勢する。開口42縁にばね付勢
された押圧体6は、球状面部61の頂央部61aが開口
42縁の外側に位置するが、頂央部61aをばね力に抗
して有底穴4の内部方向に押すと、有底穴4内に収納さ
れるものである。
The pressing body 6 has a spherical surface portion 61 forming a part of a spherical surface on the surface facing the outside of the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4 when placed in the bottomed hole 4. Opening 42 of bottomed hole 4
The edge is formed so as to have a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the spherical surface portion 61 so that the pressing body 6 does not fall out from the bottomed hole 4. By interposing the coil spring 5 ′ between the bottom 41 of the bottomed hole 4 and the pressing body 6, the pressing body 6 is spring-biased toward the edge of the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4. In the pressing body 6 that is spring-biased to the edge of the opening 42, the apex center portion 61a of the spherical surface portion 61 is located outside the edge of the opening 42, but the apex center portion 61a resists the spring force and the inside of the bottomed hole 4 is prevented. When pushed in the direction, it is stored in the bottomed hole 4.

【0007】ソケット1を出力軸3に取付けるには、ソ
ケット1の出力軸嵌入凹所11に出力軸3を挿入し(図
10(a)参照)、ソケット1の出力軸嵌入凹所11の
開口縁部で出力軸3の有底穴4の開口42の外側に位置
する押圧体6の頂央部61aを押し下げ(図10(b)
参照)、出力軸3をソケット1の出力軸嵌入凹所11内
に完全に挿入すれば、出力軸3の有底穴4とソケット1
の凹部12とが連通して押し下げられていた頂央部61
aが上がって凹部12に嵌まり込み、ソケット1が出力
軸3にロックされる(図10(c)参照)。
To attach the socket 1 to the output shaft 3, the output shaft 3 is inserted into the output shaft fitting recess 11 of the socket 1 (see FIG. 10A), and the opening of the output shaft fitting recess 11 of the socket 1 is opened. The top central portion 61a of the pressing body 6 located outside the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4 of the output shaft 3 at the edge portion is pushed down (FIG. 10 (b)).
If the output shaft 3 is completely inserted into the output shaft fitting recess 11 of the socket 1, the bottomed hole 4 of the output shaft 3 and the socket 1 can be obtained.
Central part 61 that was pushed down in communication with the recess 12
a goes up and fits into the recess 12, and the socket 1 is locked to the output shaft 3 (see FIG. 10C).

【0008】ソケット1を出力軸3より取外すには、ソ
ケット1と出力軸3とを引き離す方向に力を加え、ソケ
ット1の凹部12の縁部で凹部12に嵌り込んでいる押
圧体6の頂央部61aを押し下げれば、出力軸3をソケ
ット1から引き抜くことができる。
In order to remove the socket 1 from the output shaft 3, a force is applied in a direction to separate the socket 1 and the output shaft 3, and the top of the pressing body 6 fitted in the recess 12 at the edge of the recess 12 of the socket 1. The output shaft 3 can be pulled out from the socket 1 by pushing down the central portion 61a.

【0009】しかしながら、このようなソケット1及び
出力軸3を備えた電動工具にあっては、有底穴4内にコ
イルばね5’を介在させてあるので、押圧体6がばね力
に抗して有底穴4内に押されたり押圧体6を押す力が解
除されたりしてコイルばね5’が伸縮する際、コイルば
ね5’とソケット1の有底穴4の内側面43とが摺れて
コイルばね5’が摩耗して損傷してしまい、押圧体6を
有底穴4の開口42に弾圧できなくなるという問題があ
った。
However, in the electric tool having the socket 1 and the output shaft 3 as described above, since the coil spring 5'is interposed in the bottomed hole 4, the pressing body 6 resists the spring force. When the coil spring 5 ′ expands or contracts due to being pushed into the bottomed hole 4 or the force pushing the pressing body 6 is released, the coil spring 5 ′ and the inner surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4 of the socket 1 slide. As a result, the coil spring 5 ′ is worn and damaged, and the pressing body 6 cannot be elastically pressed against the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4.

【0010】[0010]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】本発明は上記の点に鑑
みてなされたものであり、その目的とするところは、電
動工具本体の出力軸の有底穴に配置する弾性体が有底穴
の内側面と摺れて摩耗してしまうことのない電動工具を
提供することを課題とするものである。
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an elastic body disposed in a bottomed hole of an output shaft of an electric tool body with a bottomed hole. It is an object of the present invention to provide an electric power tool which is not worn by being slid on the inner surface of the machine.

【0011】[0011]

【課題を解決するための手段】上記課題を解決するため
に本発明に係る電動工具は、ソケット1を電動工具本体
2の出力軸3に着脱自在に取付ける電動工具において、
出力軸3の側面に軸方向と垂直な方向に有底穴4を穿設
し、該有底穴4の底41にゴムからなる伸縮自在な弾性
体5を配置し、有底穴4の開口42側に該開口42の外
方を向く面に球状面部61を形成した押圧体6を配置
し、該押圧体6が有底穴4より脱落するのを阻止する押
圧体6の球状面部61の外径よりも小さい内径の抜止開
口縁42aを有底穴4の開口42縁に形成し、弾性体5
により押圧体6を抜止開口縁42aに弾圧して球状面部
61の頂央部61aを有底穴4の開口42の外方に位置
させ、前記頂央部61aがソケット1の出力軸嵌入凹所
11の内側面に形成された凹部12に嵌め込まれること
を特徴とするものである。このような構成とすること
で、出力軸3の有底穴4の底41に配置する弾性体5を
ゴムで形成してあるため弾性体5と有底穴4の内側面4
3とが摺れても弾性体5が摩耗するのを抑えることがで
き、弾性体5が損傷して性能が劣化するのを防止するこ
とができる。
In order to solve the above problems, an electric power tool according to the present invention is an electric power tool in which a socket 1 is detachably attached to an output shaft 3 of an electric power tool body 2.
A bottomed hole 4 is bored in a side surface of the output shaft 3 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction, and a stretchable elastic body 5 made of rubber is arranged on a bottom 41 of the bottomed hole 4 to open the bottomed hole 4. The pressing body 6 having the spherical surface portion 61 formed on the surface facing the outside of the opening 42 is disposed on the 42 side, and the spherical surface portion 61 of the pressing body 6 that prevents the pressing body 6 from falling out of the bottomed hole 4 is provided. A retaining opening edge 42a having an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter is formed at the edge of the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4, and the elastic member 5
The pressing body 6 is elastically pressed against the retaining opening edge 42a to position the apex central portion 61a of the spherical surface portion 61 outside the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4, and the apex central portion 61a is the recess for fitting the output shaft of the socket 1. It is characterized in that it is fitted in a recess 12 formed on the inner side surface of 11. With such a configuration, since the elastic body 5 arranged at the bottom 41 of the bottomed hole 4 of the output shaft 3 is made of rubber, the elastic body 5 and the inner surface 4 of the bottomed hole 4 are formed.
It is possible to prevent the elastic body 5 from being worn even if the elastic body 5 is slid, and to prevent the elastic body 5 from being damaged and deteriorating in performance.

【0012】また、有底穴4の断面積の半分以上の断面
積を有し且つ、有底穴4に配置された際に該有底穴4の
内側面43との間に隙間8が形成される弾性体5を用い
ることが好ましい。このような構成とすることで、弾性
体5が有底穴4の内側面43に摺れて摩耗するのをより
一層抑えることが可能となる。
Further, the cross-sectional area of the bottomed hole 4 is half or more, and the gap 8 is formed between the bottomed hole 4 and the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4 when it is arranged. It is preferable to use the elastic body 5 as described above. With such a configuration, it is possible to further prevent the elastic body 5 from sliding and wearing on the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4.

【0013】また、弾性体5の有底穴4方向の中央部の
径d1が前記方向の両端部の径d2よりも小さいことが好
ましい。このような構成とすることで、弾性体5の中央
部と有底穴4の内側面43との間に隙間8が形成できて
弾性体5が有底穴4の内側面43に摺れて摩耗するのを
抑えることができるものでありながら、弾性体5の両端
部の径d2は有底穴4の中程の部分とほぼ同じか若干小
さく形成してあるため、有底穴4内での倒れ等によって
弾性体5が有底穴4でこじれることなく安定性良く配置
することが可能となる。
Further, it is preferable that the diameter d 1 of the central portion of the elastic body 5 in the direction of the bottomed hole 4 is smaller than the diameter d 2 of both ends in the direction. With such a configuration, the gap 8 can be formed between the central portion of the elastic body 5 and the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4, and the elastic body 5 slides on the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4. Although the wear can be suppressed, the diameter d 2 of both ends of the elastic body 5 is formed to be substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the middle portion of the bottomed hole 4, so that the inside of the bottomed hole 4 is The elastic body 5 can be arranged with good stability without being twisted in the bottomed hole 4 due to a fall or the like.

【0014】また、複数の弾性体5を有底穴4方向に圧
接配置し、前記複数の弾性体5のうち少なくとも一つの
弾性体5は有底穴4の内側面43との間に隙間8が形成
されることが好ましい。このような構成とすることで、
弾性体5と有底穴4の内側面43との間に隙間8が形成
できて弾性体5が有底穴4の内側面43に摺れて摩耗す
るのを抑えることができると共に、有底穴4内での倒れ
等によって弾性体5が有底穴4でこじれることなく安定
性良く配置することが可能となる。
A plurality of elastic bodies 5 are arranged in pressure contact with each other in the direction of the bottomed hole 4, and at least one of the plurality of elastic bodies 5 has a gap 8 between the inner surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4. Are preferably formed. With this configuration,
A gap 8 can be formed between the elastic body 5 and the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4 to prevent the elastic body 5 from being slid and worn by the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4, It is possible to arrange the elastic body 5 with good stability without being twisted in the bottomed hole 4 due to tilting or the like in the hole 4.

【0015】また、有底穴4の内側面43との間に隙間
8が形成される弾性体5の硬度がそれ以外の弾性体5の
硬度よりも低いことが好ましい。このような構成とする
ことで、有底穴4の内側面43に摺れて摩耗する惧れが
少ない弾性体5の硬度を下げて弾性係数を下げること
で、押圧体6が押し下げられた時の弾性体5の変形量を
大きくすることが可能となる。
Further, it is preferable that the hardness of the elastic body 5 in which the gap 8 is formed between the elastic body 5 and the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4 is lower than the hardness of the other elastic bodies 5. With such a configuration, when the pressing body 6 is pushed down, the hardness of the elastic body 5 that is less likely to be worn by sliding on the inner surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4 is lowered to lower the elastic coefficient. It is possible to increase the deformation amount of the elastic body 5.

【0016】また、弾性体5に有底穴4方向に貫通孔5
1を穿孔することが好ましい。このような構成とするこ
とで、弾性体5の圧縮変形を弾性体5の外方向のみにで
はなく内方向にも分散することができて、有底穴4内で
の倒れ等によって弾性体5が有底穴4でこじるれことな
く安定性良く配置することが可能となる。
Further, the through hole 5 is formed in the elastic body 5 in the direction of the bottomed hole 4.
1 is preferably drilled. With such a configuration, the compressive deformation of the elastic body 5 can be dispersed not only in the outward direction of the elastic body 5 but also in the inward direction, and the elastic body 5 can be collapsed in the bottomed hole 4 or the like. Can be arranged with good stability without being twisted by the bottomed hole 4.

【0017】また、本発明に係る電動工具は、ソケット
1を電動工具本体2の出力軸3に着脱自在に取付ける電
動工具において、出力軸3の側面に軸方向と垂直な方向
に有底穴4を穿設し、該有底穴4の底41に斥力によっ
て互いに反発し合う磁石からなる一対の反発体7a,7
bを配置し、有底穴4の開口42側に該開口42の外方
を向く面に球状面部61を形成した押圧体6を配置し、
該押圧体6が有底穴4より脱落するのを阻止する押圧体
6の球状面部61の外径よりも小さい内径の抜止開口縁
42aを有底穴4の開口42縁に形成し、反発体7によ
り押圧体6を抜止開口縁42aに弾圧して球状面部61
の頂央部61aを有底穴4の開口42の外方に位置さ
せ、前記頂央部61aがソケット1の出力軸嵌入凹所1
1の内側面に形成された凹部12に嵌め込まれることを
特徴とするものである。このような構成とすることで、
押圧体6を有底穴4の抜止開口縁42aに弾圧する反発
体7a,7bを半永久的に使用することが可能となる。
Further, the electric tool according to the present invention is an electric tool in which the socket 1 is detachably attached to the output shaft 3 of the electric tool main body 2, and a bottomed hole 4 is formed on a side surface of the output shaft 3 in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction. And a pair of repulsion members 7a, 7 made of magnets that repel each other on the bottom 41 of the bottomed hole 4 by a repulsive force.
b is arranged, and the pressing body 6 having the spherical surface portion 61 formed on the surface facing the outside of the opening 42 is arranged on the opening 42 side of the bottomed hole 4,
A stopper opening edge 42a having an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the spherical surface portion 61 of the pressing body 6 for preventing the pressing body 6 from falling out of the bottomed hole 4 is formed on the edge of the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4, and 7, the pressing body 6 is elastically pressed against the retaining opening edge 42a to make the spherical surface portion 61
Is located outside the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4, and the top center portion 61a is the recess 1 for fitting the output shaft of the socket 1.
It is characterized in that it is fitted into a concave portion 12 formed on the inner side surface of 1. With this configuration,
It becomes possible to semi-permanently use the repulsion bodies 7a and 7b that elastically press the pressing body 6 against the retaining opening edge 42a of the bottomed hole 4.

【0018】また、一対の反発体7a,7bの互いに対
向する面のうちの一方を凹面71、他方を凸面72とす
ることが好ましい。このような構成とすることで、反発
体7a,7bの対向する面積が増加して反発力を高める
ことができ、所定の反発力を生じる反発体7a,7bを
小型化することが可能となる。
Further, it is preferable that one of the opposing surfaces of the pair of repulsion bodies 7a, 7b is a concave surface 71 and the other is a convex surface 72. With such a configuration, the opposing areas of the repulsion bodies 7a and 7b can be increased to increase the repulsion force, and the repulsion bodies 7a and 7b that generate a predetermined repulsion force can be downsized. .

【0019】[0019]

【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明を添付図面に示す実
施形態に基づいて説明する。
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be described below based on the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

【0020】本実施形態における電動工具は、出力軸が
突出した電動工具本体と、出力軸に着脱自在に取付ける
ソケットとで主体が構成され、複数種類のソケットを必
要に応じて適宜付け替えることで、複数種類のネジ等の
固着具に対応することができるものである。図8に電動
工具の全体図を示す。
The electric power tool according to the present embodiment is mainly composed of an electric power tool body with an output shaft protruding and a socket detachably attached to the output shaft. By appropriately replacing a plurality of types of sockets, It is possible to handle a plurality of types of fasteners such as screws. FIG. 8 shows an overall view of the power tool.

【0021】電動工具本体2は、図8に示すように、大
略筒状をしたケーシング部21と、ケーシング部21に
一体的に形成された把手部22とで外殻が構成される。
ケーシング部21内には、特に図示はしないが後述する
出力軸3を駆動させるための電源部や制御部やモーター
のような駆動部といった機器が収納され、把手部22に
は、前記機器へ通電する電気を入切するスイッチが設け
られる。このような電動工具本体2には、駆動部に連結
される出力軸3がケーシング部21の先端部より突出さ
れる。
As shown in FIG. 8, the electric tool main body 2 has an outer shell composed of a substantially cylindrical casing portion 21 and a handle portion 22 formed integrally with the casing portion 21.
Although not shown in the drawings, devices such as a power supply unit for driving the output shaft 3 described later, a control unit, and a driving unit such as a motor are housed in the casing unit 21, and the grip unit 22 energizes the device. A switch for turning on and off electricity is provided. The output shaft 3 connected to the drive unit is projected from the tip of the casing 21 in the electric tool body 2.

【0022】出力軸3は、図1に示すように、断面略円
形に形成され、ソケット1が取付けられてこのソケット
1に固着具(図示せず)が嵌め込まれ、駆動部からの駆
動力をソケット1を介して固着具に伝達するものであ
る。ソケット1にはそれぞれ、前端側にネジや釘といっ
た種々の固着具に応じた固着具嵌入孔(特に図示せず)
が穿設され、後端側に出力軸3に被嵌される出力軸嵌入
凹所11が穿設される。なお、電動工具としては、出力
軸3に回転力を伝達するもの、あるいは、出力軸3に軸
方向の力(例えば衝撃力)を与えるもの等、特に限定さ
れない。
As shown in FIG. 1, the output shaft 3 is formed to have a substantially circular cross section, the socket 1 is attached thereto, and a fixing member (not shown) is fitted into the socket 1 so that the driving force from the driving portion is applied. It is transmitted to the fixture via the socket 1. The socket 1 has fastener fitting holes (not particularly shown) corresponding to various fasteners such as screws and nails on the front end side.
And an output shaft fitting recess 11 to be fitted on the output shaft 3 is formed on the rear end side. The electric power tool is not particularly limited, such as one that transmits a rotational force to the output shaft 3 or one that applies an axial force (for example, an impact force) to the output shaft 3.

【0023】以下に、ソケット1の出力軸3への取付け
について説明する。
The attachment of the socket 1 to the output shaft 3 will be described below.

【0024】出力軸3には、側面に出力軸3方向と垂直
な方向に有底穴4が穿設してある。有底穴4は、穿設方
向に垂直な断面が略円形状をした円筒内側面状のもので
ある。有底穴4の開口42縁には、後述するが、有底穴
4の中程の円筒内側面状の部分よりも径を絞った抜止開
口縁42aが形成してある。このような有底穴4の底4
1には、伸縮自在な弾性体5aが配置される。
The output shaft 3 has a bottomed hole 4 on its side surface in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the output shaft 3. The bottomed hole 4 is a cylindrical inner side surface having a substantially circular cross section perpendicular to the drilling direction. As will be described later, at the edge of the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4, there is formed a retaining opening edge 42a having a diameter narrower than that of the cylindrical inner side surface portion in the middle of the bottomed hole 4. The bottom 4 of such a bottomed hole 4
1, a stretchable elastic body 5a is arranged.

【0025】弾性体5aは、ゴムからなる伸縮自在なも
ので、有底穴4の中程の部分の径とほぼ同じかそれより
若干小さい径の円柱形状に形成してあり、長さ(即ち円
柱形状の高さ方向長さ)は、有底穴4の深さ(即ち穿設
方向長さ)の略半分としてある。この弾性体5aは有底
穴4の底41に配置され、さらに有底穴4のこの弾性体
5aより開口42側には、押圧体6が配置される。
The elastic body 5a is made of rubber and is expandable and contractible, and is formed in a cylindrical shape having a diameter substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the diameter of the middle portion of the bottomed hole 4, and has a length (that is, The length in the height direction of the columnar shape is approximately half the depth of the bottomed hole 4 (that is, the length in the drilling direction). The elastic body 5a is arranged on the bottom 41 of the bottomed hole 4, and the pressing body 6 is arranged on the opening 42 side of the bottomed hole 4 with respect to the elastic body 5a.

【0026】押圧体6は、有底穴4の中程の部分の径と
ほぼ同じかそれより若干小さい径の略球状をしたもので
ある。この押圧体6は、主に金属等で形成され、有底穴
4に配置された際に、有底穴4の開口42の外方を向く
面に球状面部61を形成してある。この押圧体6は、有
底穴4の開口42側に配置されるのであるが、この時、
押圧体6が有底穴4より脱落するのを阻止するため、有
底穴4の開口42縁には上述したような抜止開口縁42
aを形成してある。抜止開口縁42aは、有底穴4の中
程の円筒内側面状の部分よりも小さい内径となるよう
に、有底穴4の開口42縁を絞って形成してある。ま
た、抜止開口縁42aとしては、リング状の部材を有底
穴4の開口42に取り付けたものであってもよい。これ
によって、押圧体6が有底穴4より脱落するのを阻止す
ることができる。
The pressing body 6 has a substantially spherical shape having a diameter substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the diameter of the middle portion of the bottomed hole 4. The pressing body 6 is mainly made of metal or the like, and has a spherical surface portion 61 formed on the surface facing the outside of the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4 when arranged in the bottomed hole 4. The pressing body 6 is arranged on the opening 42 side of the bottomed hole 4, and at this time,
In order to prevent the pressing body 6 from falling out of the bottomed hole 4, the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4 has a retaining opening edge 42 as described above.
a is formed. The retaining opening edge 42a is formed by squeezing the edge of the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4 so as to have an inner diameter smaller than that of the cylindrical inner side surface portion in the middle of the bottomed hole 4. Further, as the retaining opening edge 42a, a ring-shaped member may be attached to the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4. This can prevent the pressing body 6 from falling out of the bottomed hole 4.

【0027】このような弾性体5aと押圧体6とが有底
穴4に配置された際には、底41に配置された弾性体5
aによって押圧体6が有底穴4の抜止開口縁42aに弾
圧される。このようにすることで、弾性体5aの弾性力
により押圧体6には常に有底穴4の開口42外向きの力
が付与され、押圧体6は初期状態として抜止開口縁42
aに弾圧されて球状面部61の頂央部61aが有底穴4
の開口42の外側に位置する状態となる。また、図1
(b)に示すように、弾性体5aの弾性力に抗して押圧
体6の球状面部61の頂央部61aを有底穴4の内方に
押すと、弾性体5aが縮んで頂央部61aが有底穴4の
開口42より外方に出ない状態となる。
When the elastic body 5a and the pressing body 6 are arranged in the bottomed hole 4, the elastic body 5 arranged in the bottom 41 is arranged.
The pressing body 6 is elastically pressed against the retaining opening edge 42a of the bottomed hole 4 by a. By doing so, a force outward of the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4 is always applied to the pressing body 6 by the elastic force of the elastic body 5a, and the pressing body 6 is in the initial state in the retaining opening edge 42.
The central portion 61a of the spherical surface portion 61 is pressed by a and the bottomed hole 4
The state of being located outside the opening 42 of FIG. Also, FIG.
As shown in (b), when the apex center portion 61a of the spherical surface portion 61 of the pressing body 6 is pushed inward of the bottomed hole 4 against the elastic force of the elastic body 5a, the elastic body 5a contracts and the apex center is formed. The portion 61a is in a state in which it does not extend outside the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4.

【0028】次に、ソケット1について説明する。ソケ
ット1の後端側に穿設される出力軸嵌入凹所11は、出
力軸3が嵌入されるように出力軸3の外形に沿った内形
となるように穿設される。そして、ソケット1の出力軸
嵌入凹所11の内側面には、上記押圧体6の頂央部61
aが嵌め込まれる凹部12が形成してある。本実施形態
では、凹部12はソケット1の出力軸嵌入凹所11の側
壁部を貫通する穴として形成してある。この凹部12
は、出力軸3をソケット1の出力軸嵌入凹所11に被嵌
した際に出力軸3の有底穴4と凹部12とが連通するよ
うに形成してある。
Next, the socket 1 will be described. The output shaft fitting recess 11 formed on the rear end side of the socket 1 is formed so as to have an inner shape along the outer shape of the output shaft 3 so that the output shaft 3 is fitted therein. Then, on the inner surface of the output shaft fitting recess 11 of the socket 1, the top center portion 61 of the pressing body 6 is provided.
A recess 12 into which a is fitted is formed. In this embodiment, the recess 12 is formed as a hole penetrating the side wall of the output shaft fitting recess 11 of the socket 1. This recess 12
Is formed so that the bottomed hole 4 of the output shaft 3 and the recess 12 communicate with each other when the output shaft 3 is fitted into the output shaft fitting recess 11 of the socket 1.

【0029】ソケット1を出力軸3に取付けるには、ソ
ケット1の出力軸嵌入凹所11に出力軸3を挿入し、ソ
ケット1の出力軸嵌入凹所11の開口縁部で出力軸3の
有底穴4の開口42の外側に位置する押圧体6の頂央部
61aを押し下げ、出力軸3をソケット1の出力軸嵌入
凹所11内に完全に挿入すれば、出力軸3の有底穴4と
ソケット1の凹部12とが連通して押し下げられていた
頂央部61aが上がって凹部12に嵌まり込み、ソケッ
ト1が出力軸3にロックされる。
To attach the socket 1 to the output shaft 3, the output shaft 3 is inserted into the output shaft fitting recess 11 of the socket 1, and the output shaft 3 is provided at the opening edge of the output shaft fitting recess 11 of the socket 1. If the top center portion 61a of the pressing body 6 located outside the opening 42 of the bottom hole 4 is pushed down and the output shaft 3 is completely inserted into the output shaft fitting recess 11 of the socket 1, the bottomed hole of the output shaft 3 is formed. 4 and the recessed portion 12 of the socket 1 communicate with each other and are pushed down, and the apex central portion 61a rises and fits into the recessed portion 12, and the socket 1 is locked to the output shaft 3.

【0030】ソケット1を出力軸3より取外すには、ソ
ケット1と出力軸3とを引き離す方向に力を加え、ソケ
ット1の凹部12の縁部で凹部12に嵌り込んでいる押
圧体6の頂央部61aを押し下げれば、出力軸3をソケ
ット1から引き抜くことができる。
In order to remove the socket 1 from the output shaft 3, a force is applied in the direction of separating the socket 1 and the output shaft 3, and the top of the pressing body 6 fitted into the recess 12 at the edge of the recess 12 of the socket 1. The output shaft 3 can be pulled out from the socket 1 by pushing down the central portion 61a.

【0031】以上のような構成とすることで、ソケット
1の出力軸3への取付けが容易なものでありながら、弾
性体に金属製のコイルばねのような部材の替わりにゴム
製の弾性体5aが用いてあるため、工具使用時に、衝撃
力や振動によって弾性体5aと有底穴4の内側面43と
が摺れてもゴム製の弾性体5aが摩耗することがほとん
どなく、弾性体5aが損傷して性能が劣化してしまうの
を防止することができる。
With the above-mentioned structure, the socket 1 can be easily attached to the output shaft 3, but the elastic member made of rubber is used instead of a member such as a coil spring made of metal. Since the elastic body 5a is used, even if the elastic body 5a and the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4 are slid by impact force or vibration when the tool is used, the elastic body 5a made of rubber is hardly worn, and the elastic body 5a is used. It is possible to prevent the 5a from being damaged and the performance from being deteriorated.

【0032】次に、他の弾性体5bを用いた例について
図2に基づいて説明する。図1に示す上例においては、
弾性体5aを有底穴4の中程の部分の径とほぼ同じかそ
れより若干小さい径の円柱形状に形成するものであるの
に対して、図2に示す本例においては、弾性体5bを長
さ方向全長に亘って有底穴4の中程の部分の径よりも小
さい径の円柱形状に形成し、有底穴4の内側面43と弾
性体5bとの間に隙間8が形成されるように配置するも
のである。
Next, an example using another elastic body 5b will be described with reference to FIG. In the example above shown in FIG.
While the elastic body 5a is formed in a cylindrical shape having a diameter substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the diameter of the middle portion of the bottomed hole 4, in the present example shown in FIG. 2, the elastic body 5b is formed. Is formed into a columnar shape having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the middle portion of the bottomed hole 4 over the entire length in the length direction, and a gap 8 is formed between the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4 and the elastic body 5b. It is arranged as described above.

【0033】このようにすることで、隙間8が弾性体5
bの変形しろとなり、弾性体5bが有底穴4の内側面4
3に摺れて摩耗するのをより一層抑えることが可能とな
る。
By doing so, the gap 8 is formed in the elastic body 5.
As a result, the elastic body 5b becomes the inner side surface 4 of the bottomed hole 4.
It is possible to further suppress the abrasion caused by the friction with No. 3.

【0034】次に、更に他の弾性体5cを用いた例につ
いて図3に基づいて説明する。図2に示す上例において
は、弾性体5bを長さ方向全長に亘って有底穴4の中程
の部分の径よりも小さい径の円柱形状に形成するもので
あるのに対して、図3に示す本例においては、弾性体5
cを有底穴4の穿設方向の中央部の径d1を前記方向の
両端部の径d2よりも小さくするものである。更に述べ
ると、弾性体5cの有底穴4方向の両端部d2の径は、
有底穴4の中程の部分の径とほぼ同じかそれより若干小
さい径となるように形成し、弾性体5cの有底穴4方向
の中央部の径d 1は、有底穴4の中程の部分の径よりも
小さい径の円柱形状に形成して有底穴4の内側面43と
弾性体5cとの間に隙間8が形成される。
Next, an example using another elastic body 5c will be described.
The description will be made with reference to FIG. In the upper example shown in FIG.
Is the middle of the bottomed hole 4 over the entire length of the elastic body 5b in the longitudinal direction.
It is formed into a cylindrical shape with a diameter smaller than that of
On the other hand, in this example shown in FIG.
c is the diameter d of the central portion of the bottomed hole 4 in the drilling direction1In the direction of
Diameter d at both ends2It should be smaller than. Further mention
Then, both ends d of the elastic body 5c in the direction of the bottomed hole 42The diameter of
It is almost the same as or slightly smaller than the diameter of the middle part of the bottomed hole 4.
The elastic body 5c is formed so as to have a small diameter, and is in the bottomed hole 4 direction.
Diameter d of the central part of 1Is smaller than the diameter of the middle part of the bottomed hole 4.
The inner surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4 is formed into a cylindrical shape having a small diameter.
A gap 8 is formed between the elastic body 5c and the elastic body 5c.

【0035】このようにすることで、弾性体5cの中央
部と有底穴4の内側面43との間に隙間8が形成できて
弾性体5cが有底穴4の内側面43に摺れて摩耗するの
を抑えることができるものでありながら、弾性体5cの
両端部の径d2は有底穴4の中程の部分とほぼ同じかそ
れより若干小さく形成してあるため、有底穴4内での倒
れ等によって弾性体5cが有底穴4でこじれることなく
安定性良く配置することが可能となる。
By doing so, a gap 8 can be formed between the central portion of the elastic body 5c and the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4, and the elastic body 5c slides on the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4. The diameter d 2 of both ends of the elastic body 5c is formed to be substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the middle portion of the bottomed hole 4, so that the bottomed hole 4 can be prevented from wearing. It is possible to arrange the elastic body 5c with good stability without being twisted in the bottomed hole 4 due to the collapse or the like in the hole 4.

【0036】次に、更に他の弾性体5を用いた例につい
て図4に基づいて説明する。これは、複数の弾性体5を
有底穴4の穿設方向に圧接配置し、これらの弾性体5の
うちの少なくとも一つは有底穴4の内側面43との間に
隙間8が形成されるようにするものである。更に述べる
と、図4に示す本例では、二個の弾性体5d,5eを配
置するもので、有底穴4の底41に配置される弾性体5
eは、有底穴4の中程の部分の径よりも小さい径の円柱
形状に形成されて有底穴4の内側面43と該弾性体5e
との間に隙間8が形成されるように配置されるものであ
り、有底穴4の開口42側に配置される弾性体5dは、
有底穴4の中程の部分の径とほぼ同じかそれより若干小
さい径の円柱形状に形成される。また、これらの弾性体
5d,5eはいずれも長さ(即ち円柱形状の高さ方向長
さ)が、有底穴4の深さ(即ち穿設方向長さ)の略1/
4となるように形成してある。
Next, an example using another elastic body 5 will be described with reference to FIG. This is because a plurality of elastic bodies 5 are arranged in pressure contact with each other in the direction of forming the bottomed hole 4, and at least one of the elastic bodies 5 forms a gap 8 between the inner surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4. To be done. More specifically, in this example shown in FIG. 4, two elastic bodies 5d and 5e are arranged, and the elastic body 5 arranged at the bottom 41 of the bottomed hole 4 is arranged.
e is formed in a cylindrical shape having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the middle portion of the bottomed hole 4, and is formed on the inner surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4 and the elastic body 5e.
And the elastic body 5d disposed on the side of the opening 42 of the bottomed hole 4 is
It is formed in a cylindrical shape having a diameter substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the diameter of the middle portion of the bottomed hole 4. The length of each of the elastic bodies 5d and 5e (that is, the length in the height direction of the columnar shape) is approximately 1 / the depth of the bottomed hole 4 (that is, the length in the drilling direction).
4 is formed.

【0037】このようにすることで、弾性体5と有底穴
4の内側面43との間に隙間8が形成できて弾性体5が
有底穴4の内側面43に摺れて摩耗するのを抑えること
ができると共に、有底穴4内での倒れ等によって弾性体
5が有底穴4でこじるれことなく安定性良く配置するこ
とが可能となる。
By doing so, the gap 8 can be formed between the elastic body 5 and the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4, and the elastic body 5 slides on the inner side surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4 and wears. In addition to being able to suppress the deformation, the elastic body 5 can be arranged with good stability without being twisted in the bottomed hole 4 due to tilting in the bottomed hole 4.

【0038】またこの時、有底穴4の内側面43との間
に隙間8が形成される弾性体5(即ち図4に示す例では
有底穴4の底41側の弾性体5e)の硬度をそれ以外の
弾性体5(即ち図4に示す例では有底穴4の開口42側
の弾性体5d)の硬度よりも低くしてもよい。
At this time, the elastic body 5 (that is, the elastic body 5e on the bottom 41 side of the bottomed hole 4 in the example shown in FIG. 4) in which the gap 8 is formed between the inner surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4 is formed. The hardness may be lower than the hardness of the other elastic body 5 (that is, the elastic body 5d on the opening 42 side of the bottomed hole 4 in the example shown in FIG. 4).

【0039】このようにすることで、有底穴4の内側面
43に摺れて摩耗する惧れが少ない弾性体5の硬度を下
げて弾性係数を下げることで、変形量を大きくすること
が可能となる。
By doing so, the amount of deformation can be increased by lowering the hardness and elastic coefficient of the elastic body 5 less likely to be worn by sliding on the inner surface 43 of the bottomed hole 4. It will be possible.

【0040】次に、更に他の弾性体5fを用いた例につ
いて図5に基づいて説明する。これは、図1に示す弾性
体5aにおいて、図5に示すように有底穴4方向に貫通
孔51を穿孔したものである。
Next, an example using another elastic body 5f will be described with reference to FIG. This is the elastic body 5a shown in FIG. 1 in which a through hole 51 is bored in the direction of the bottomed hole 4 as shown in FIG.

【0041】このようにすることで、弾性体5fの圧縮
変形を弾性体5fの外方向のみにではなく内方向にも分
散することができて、有底穴4内での倒れ等によって弾
性体5fが有底穴4でこじるれことなく安定性良く配置
することが可能となると共に、押圧体6が球状に形成し
てある場合には、この押圧体6の頂央部61aと反対側
の頂部(特に図示せず)を貫通孔51に合わせて押圧体
6を安定性良く収納することが可能となる。
By doing so, the compressive deformation of the elastic body 5f can be dispersed not only in the outward direction of the elastic body 5f but also in the inward direction, and the elastic body can be collapsed in the bottomed hole 4 or the like. 5f can be arranged with good stability without twisting in the bottomed hole 4, and when the pressing body 6 is formed in a spherical shape, the pressing body 6 on the side opposite to the central central portion 61a is formed. It is possible to store the pressing body 6 with good stability by aligning the top portion (not particularly shown) with the through hole 51.

【0042】次に、図6に基づいて、他の実施形態につ
いて説明する。これは、図1乃至図5に示す上実施形態
と比較して、弾性体5の替わりに、斥力によって互いに
反発し合う磁石からなる一対の反発体7(7a,7b)
を用い、更に、球状でなく半球状の押圧体6aを用いた
ものである。なお、図6に示す本実施形態は、図1乃至
図5に示す上実施形態と大部分同じであるため、同じ部
分については説明を省略する。
Next, another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This is different from the above-described embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 in that, instead of the elastic body 5, a pair of repulsion bodies 7 (7a, 7b) made of magnets repulsing each other by a repulsive force.
And a hemispherical pressing body 6a is used instead of a spherical shape. Note that the present embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is largely the same as the upper embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, and therefore the description of the same parts will be omitted.

【0043】本実施形態の反発体7a,7bはそれぞ
れ、有底穴4の中程の部分の径とほぼ同じかそれより若
干小さい径の円板形状に形成した同一のもので、円板の
上下面がそれぞれN極,S極となるようにしてある。ま
た、押圧体6aは、有底穴4の中程の部分の径とほぼ同
じか若干小さい径の略半球状をしたものである。この反
発体7の有底穴4への配置は、二個の反発体7a,7b
をN極同士又はS極同士が対向するように向かい合わ
せ、互いに斥力で反発するように有底穴4に配置するも
のである。
The repulsion bodies 7a and 7b of this embodiment are the same in the shape of a disk having a diameter substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the diameter of the middle portion of the bottomed hole 4, respectively. The upper and lower surfaces have N pole and S pole, respectively. The pressing body 6a has a substantially hemispherical shape with a diameter that is substantially the same as or slightly smaller than the diameter of the middle portion of the bottomed hole 4. The repulsion body 7 is arranged in the bottomed hole 4 by placing two repulsion bodies 7a and 7b.
Are arranged in the bottomed hole 4 so that the N poles face each other or the S poles face each other and the repulsive forces repel each other.

【0044】このようにすることで、押圧体6aを有底
穴4の抜止開口縁42aに弾圧する反発体7を半永久的
に使用することが可能となる。
By doing so, it becomes possible to semi-permanently use the repulsion body 7 that elastically presses the pressing body 6a against the retaining opening edge 42a of the bottomed hole 4.

【0045】またこの時、図7に示すように、一対の反
発体7a,7bの互いに対向する面のうちの一方を凹面
71、他方を凸面72としてもよい。
At this time, as shown in FIG. 7, one of the opposing surfaces of the pair of repulsion bodies 7a, 7b may be a concave surface 71 and the other may be a convex surface 72.

【0046】このようにすることで、反発体7a,7b
の対向する面積が増加して反発力を高めることができ、
所定の反発力を生じる反発体7を小型化することが可能
となる。
By doing so, the repulsion members 7a, 7b are
The opposing area of can be increased and the repulsive force can be increased,
It is possible to reduce the size of the repulsive body 7 that produces a predetermined repulsive force.

【0047】[0047]

【発明の効果】上記のように本発明の請求項1記載の発
明にあっては、ソケットを電動工具本体の出力軸に着脱
自在に取付ける電動工具において、出力軸の側面に軸方
向と垂直な方向に有底穴を穿設し、該有底穴の底にゴム
からなる伸縮自在な弾性体を配置し、有底穴の開口側に
該開口の外方を向く面に球状面部を形成した押圧体を配
置し、該押圧体が有底穴より脱落するのを阻止する押圧
体の球状面部の外径よりも小さい内径の抜止開口縁を有
底穴の開口縁に形成し、弾性体により押圧体を抜止開口
縁に弾圧して球状面部の頂央部を有底穴の開口の外方に
位置させ、前記頂央部がソケットの出力軸嵌入凹所の内
側面に形成された凹部に嵌め込まれるので、出力軸の有
底穴の底に配置する弾性体をゴムで形成してあるため弾
性体と有底穴の側面とが摺れても弾性体が摩耗するのを
抑えることができ、弾性体が損傷して性能が劣化するの
を防止することができる。
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, in a power tool in which the socket is detachably attached to the output shaft of the power tool body, the side surface of the output shaft is perpendicular to the axial direction. A bottomed hole is bored in the direction, a stretchable elastic body made of rubber is arranged at the bottom of the bottomed hole, and a spherical surface portion is formed on the opening side of the bottomed hole on the surface facing the outside of the opening. The pressing body is arranged, and a retaining opening edge having an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the spherical surface portion of the pressing body for preventing the pressing body from falling out of the bottomed hole is formed on the opening edge of the bottomed hole by the elastic body. The pressing body is elastically pressed against the edge of the retaining opening so that the central portion of the spherical surface portion is located outside the opening of the bottomed hole, and the central portion is a recess formed on the inner surface of the output shaft fitting recess of the socket. Since it is fitted, the elastic body placed at the bottom of the bottomed hole of the output shaft is made of rubber. Bets can also be prevented from the elastic body to wear them, it is possible to prevent the deterioration performance elastic body is damaged.

【0048】また請求項2記載の発明にあっては、上記
請求項1記載の発明の効果に加えて、有底穴の断面積の
半分以上の断面積を有し且つ、有底穴に配置された際に
該有底穴の内側面との間に隙間が形成される弾性体を用
いるので、弾性体が有底穴の内側面に摺れて摩耗するの
をより一層抑えることが可能となる。
In addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 1, the invention according to claim 2 has a cross-sectional area that is at least half the cross-sectional area of the bottomed hole and is arranged in the bottomed hole. When an elastic body is used, a gap is formed between the elastic body and the inner surface of the bottomed hole, so it is possible to further suppress abrasion of the elastic body by sliding on the inner surface of the bottomed hole. Become.

【0049】また請求項3記載の発明にあっては、上記
請求項1記載の発明の効果に加えて、弾性体の有底穴方
向の中央部の径が前記方向の両端部の径よりも小さいの
で、弾性体の中央部と有底穴の内側面との間に隙間が形
成できて弾性体が有底穴の内側面に摺れて摩耗するのを
抑えることができるものでありながら、弾性体の両端部
の径は有底穴の中程の部分とほぼ同じか若干小さく形成
してあるため、有底穴内での倒れ等によって弾性体が有
底穴でこじれることなく安定性良く配置することが可能
となる。
In addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, the diameter of the central portion of the elastic body in the direction of the bottomed hole is larger than the diameter of both ends in the direction. Since it is small, a gap can be formed between the central part of the elastic body and the inner surface of the bottomed hole, and it is possible to prevent the elastic body from sliding and wearing on the inner surface of the bottomed hole. Since the diameter of both ends of the elastic body is formed to be approximately the same as or slightly smaller than the middle part of the bottomed hole, the elastic body is arranged stably without being twisted in the bottomed hole and twisting in the bottomed hole. It becomes possible to do.

【0050】また請求項4記載の発明にあっては、上記
請求項1記載の発明の効果に加えて、複数の弾性体を有
底穴方向に圧接配置し、前記複数の弾性体のうち少なく
とも一つの弾性体は有底穴の内側面との間に隙間が形成
されるので、弾性体と有底穴の内側面との間に隙間が形
成できて弾性体が有底穴の内側面に摺れて摩耗するのを
抑えることができると共に、有底穴内での倒れ等によっ
て弾性体が有底穴でこじれることなく安定性良く配置す
ることが可能となる。
In addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 1, in the invention according to claim 4, a plurality of elastic bodies are arranged in pressure contact in the direction of the bottomed hole, and at least one of the plurality of elastic bodies is arranged. Since a gap is formed between one elastic body and the inner surface of the bottomed hole, a gap can be formed between the elastic body and the inner surface of the bottomed hole, and the elastic body It is possible to suppress abrasion due to rubbing, and it is possible to arrange the elastic body with good stability without being twisted in the bottomed hole due to tilting in the bottomed hole.

【0051】また請求項5記載の発明にあっては、上記
請求項4記載の発明の効果に加えて、有底穴の内側面と
の間に隙間が形成される弾性体の硬度がそれ以外の弾性
体の硬度よりも低いので、有底穴の内側面に摺れて摩耗
する惧れが少ない弾性体の硬度を下げて弾性係数を下げ
ることで、押圧体が押し下げられた時の弾性体の変形量
を大きくすることが可能となる。
According to the invention of claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 4, the hardness of the elastic body in which a gap is formed between the inner surface of the bottomed hole is other than that. Since the hardness of the elastic body is lower than that of the elastic body, it is less likely to be worn by sliding on the inner surface of the bottomed hole. It is possible to increase the deformation amount of.

【0052】また請求項6記載の発明にあっては、上記
請求項2乃至5のいずれかに記載の発明の効果に加え
て、弾性体に有底穴方向に貫通孔を穿孔するので、弾性
体の圧縮変形を弾性体の外方向のみにではなく内方向に
も分散することができて、有底穴内での倒れ等によって
弾性体が有底穴でこじるれことなく安定性良く配置する
ことが可能となる。
According to the invention of claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention of any one of claims 2 to 5, the through hole is formed in the elastic body in the direction of the bottomed hole. Compressive deformation of the body can be dispersed not only in the outward direction of the elastic body but also in the inward direction, and the elastic body can be arranged with stability without being twisted in the bottomed hole and twisting in the bottomed hole. Is possible.

【0053】また請求項7記載の発明にあっては、ソケ
ットを電動工具本体の出力軸に着脱自在に取付ける電動
工具において、出力軸の側面に軸方向と垂直な方向に有
底穴を穿設し、該有底穴の底に斥力によって互いに反発
し合う磁石からなる一対の反発体を配置し、有底穴の開
口側に該開口の外方を向く面に球状面部を形成した押圧
体を配置し、該押圧体が有底穴より脱落するのを阻止す
る押圧体の球状面部の外径よりも小さい内径の抜止開口
縁を有底穴の開口縁に形成し、反発体により押圧体を抜
止開口縁に弾圧して球状面部の頂央部を有底穴の開口の
外方に位置させ、前記頂央部がソケットの出力軸嵌入凹
所の内側面に形成された凹部に嵌め込まれるので、押圧
体を有底穴の抜止開口縁に弾圧する反発体を半永久的に
使用することが可能となる。
According to a seventh aspect of the invention, in a power tool in which the socket is detachably attached to the output shaft of the power tool body, a bottomed hole is formed in the side surface of the output shaft in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction. Then, a pair of repulsive bodies composed of magnets that repel each other by repulsive force are arranged at the bottom of the bottomed hole, and a pressing body having a spherical surface portion on the opening side of the bottomed hole is formed on the surface facing the outside of the opening. The retaining body is provided with a retaining opening edge having an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the spherical surface portion of the pressing body that prevents the pressing body from falling out of the bottomed hole, and the pressing body is formed by the repulsion body. Since the top central part of the spherical surface portion is positioned outside the opening of the bottomed hole by elastically pressing the retaining opening edge, and the top central portion is fitted into the concave portion formed on the inner surface of the output shaft fitting concave portion of the socket. It is possible to use semi-permanently a repulsion body that presses the pressing body against the removal opening edge of the bottomed hole. To become.

【0054】また請求項8記載の発明にあっては、上記
請求項7記載の発明の効果に加えて、一対の反発体の互
いに対向する面のうちの一方を凹面、他方を凸面とした
ので、反発体の対向する面積が増加して反発力を高める
ことができ、所定の反発力を生じる反発体を小型化する
ことが可能となる。
According to the invention of claim 8, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 7, one of the opposing surfaces of the pair of repulsion bodies is a concave surface and the other is a convex surface. The opposing area of the repulsive body can be increased to enhance the repulsive force, and the repulsive body that produces a predetermined repulsive force can be downsized.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

【図1】本発明の一実施形態の要部を示し、(a)は押
圧体に力を加えない状態の断面図であり、(b)は押圧
体に力を加えた状態の断面図である。
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a main part of an embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is a cross-sectional view in a state where force is not applied to a pressing body, and (b) is a cross-sectional view in a state where force is applied to a pressing body. is there.

【図2】同上の実施形態において他の弾性体を用いた例
の要部断面図である。
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of an essential part of an example in which another elastic body is used in the same embodiment.

【図3】同上の実施形態において更に他の弾性体を用い
た例の要部断面図である。
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts of an example in which still another elastic body is used in the above-described embodiment.

【図4】同上の実施形態において更に他の弾性体を用い
た例の要部断面図である。
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts of an example in which another elastic body is used in the above-described embodiment.

【図5】同上の実施形態において更に他の弾性体を用い
た例を示し、(a)は要部断面図であり、(b)は弾性
体の斜視図である。
5A and 5B show an example in which another elastic body is used in the above embodiment, FIG. 5A is a sectional view of a main part, and FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the elastic body.

【図6】他の実施形態の要部を示し、(a)は押圧体に
力を加えない状態の断面図であり、(b)は押圧体に力
を加えた状態の断面図である。
6A and 6B are views showing a main part of another embodiment, wherein FIG. 6A is a sectional view in a state where no force is applied to the pressing body, and FIG. 6B is a sectional view in a state where force is applied to the pressing body.

【図7】同上の実施形態において他の反発体を用いた例
の要部断面図である。
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts of an example in which another repulsive body is used in the same embodiment.

【図8】電動工具全体を説明する説明図である。FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an entire electric power tool.

【図9】従来例の説明図である。FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a conventional example.

【図10】他の従来例でソケットの出力軸への被嵌につ
いての説明図であり、(a)はソケットを出力軸先端に
被せた状態を示し、(b)はソケットの縁部で押圧体を
押し下げた状態を示し、(c)は押圧体がソケットの貫
通穴に嵌り込んだ状態を示し、(d)は出力軸に穿設し
た貫通穴を栓部材で閉塞して有底穴を形成する場合の説
明図である。
FIG. 10 is an explanatory view of fitting of the socket onto the output shaft in another conventional example, (a) shows a state in which the socket is put on the tip of the output shaft, and (b) shows pressing by the edge of the socket. The state in which the body is pushed down is shown, (c) shows the state in which the pressing body fits into the through hole of the socket, and (d) shows the bottomed hole by closing the through hole formed in the output shaft with the plug member. It is explanatory drawing at the time of forming.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 ソケット 11 出力軸嵌入凹所 12 凹部 2 電動工具本体 3 出力軸 4 有底穴 41 底 42 開口 42a 抜止開口縁 5 弾性体 6 押圧体 61 球状面部 61a 頂央部 1 socket 11 Output shaft fitting recess 12 recess 2 Power tool body 3 output axes 4 bottomed holes 41 bottom 42 opening 42a retaining opening edge 5 elastic body 6 Pressing body 61 spherical surface 61a Central part

Claims (8)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 ソケットを電動工具本体の出力軸に着脱
自在に取付ける電動工具において、出力軸の側面に軸方
向と垂直な方向に有底穴を穿設し、該有底穴の底にゴム
からなる伸縮自在な弾性体を配置し、有底穴の開口側に
該開口の外方を向く面に球状面部を形成した押圧体を配
置し、該押圧体が有底穴より脱落するのを阻止する押圧
体の球状面部の外径よりも小さい内径の抜止開口縁を有
底穴の開口縁に形成し、弾性体により押圧体を抜止開口
縁に弾圧して球状面部の頂央部を有底穴の開口の外方に
位置させ、前記頂央部がソケットの出力軸嵌入凹所の内
側面に形成された凹部に嵌め込まれることを特徴とする
電動工具。
1. A power tool in which a socket is removably attached to an output shaft of a power tool body. A bottomed hole is formed in a side surface of the output shaft in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction, and a rubber is provided at a bottom of the bottomed hole. An elastic body made of is arranged, and a pressing body having a spherical surface portion formed on a surface facing the opening of the bottomed hole is arranged on the opening side of the bottomed hole so that the pressing body does not fall out of the bottomed hole. A retaining opening edge with an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the spherical surface portion of the pressing body to be blocked is formed on the opening edge of the bottomed hole, and the elastic body elastically presses the pressing body against the retaining opening edge to provide the central portion of the spherical surface portion. An electric power tool, which is located outside an opening of a bottom hole, and whose top central portion is fitted into a concave portion formed on an inner surface of an output shaft fitting concave portion of a socket.
【請求項2】 有底穴の断面積の半分以上の断面積を有
し且つ、有底穴に配置された際に該有底穴の内側面との
間に隙間が形成される弾性体を用いることを特徴とする
請求項1記載の電動工具。
2. An elastic body having a cross-sectional area that is at least half the cross-sectional area of the bottomed hole and in which a gap is formed between the bottomed hole and the inner surface of the bottomed hole when it is placed in the bottomed hole. The electric power tool according to claim 1, which is used.
【請求項3】 弾性体の有底穴方向の中央部の径が前記
方向の両端部の径よりも小さいことを特徴とする請求項
1記載の電動工具。
3. The electric tool according to claim 1, wherein the diameter of the central portion of the elastic body in the direction of the bottomed hole is smaller than the diameter of both end portions in the direction.
【請求項4】 複数の弾性体を有底穴方向に圧接配置
し、前記複数の弾性体のうち少なくとも一つの弾性体は
有底穴の内側面との間に隙間が形成されることを特徴と
する請求項1記載の電動工具。
4. A plurality of elastic bodies are arranged in pressure contact in the direction of the bottomed hole, and a gap is formed between at least one of the plurality of elastic bodies and the inner surface of the bottomed hole. The electric power tool according to claim 1.
【請求項5】 有底穴の内側面との間に隙間が形成され
る弾性体の硬度がそれ以外の弾性体の硬度よりも低いこ
とを特徴とする請求項4記載の電動工具。
5. The electric tool according to claim 4, wherein the hardness of the elastic body forming a gap between the inner surface of the bottomed hole and the elastic body is lower than the hardness of the other elastic bodies.
【請求項6】 弾性体に有底穴方向に貫通孔を穿孔する
ことを特徴とする請求項2乃至5記載の電動工具。
6. The electric tool according to claim 2, wherein a through hole is formed in the elastic body in the direction of the bottomed hole.
【請求項7】 ソケットを電動工具本体の出力軸に着脱
自在に取付ける電動工具において、出力軸の側面に軸方
向と垂直な方向に有底穴を穿設し、該有底穴の底に斥力
によって互いに反発し合う磁石からなる一対の反発体を
配置し、有底穴の開口側に該開口の外方を向く面に球状
面部を形成した押圧体を配置し、該押圧体が有底穴より
脱落するのを阻止する押圧体の球状面部の外径よりも小
さい内径の抜止開口縁を有底穴の開口縁に形成し、反発
体により押圧体を抜止開口縁に弾圧して球状面部の頂央
部を有底穴の開口の外方に位置させ、前記頂央部がソケ
ットの出力軸嵌入凹所の内側面に形成された凹部に嵌め
込まれることを特徴とする電動工具。
7. An electric power tool in which a socket is detachably attached to an output shaft of an electric power tool body, wherein a bottomed hole is formed in a side surface of the output shaft in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction, and a repulsive force is applied to a bottom of the bottomed hole. A pair of repulsive bodies composed of magnets that repel each other are arranged, and a pressing body having a spherical surface portion on the surface facing the outside of the bottomed hole is arranged on the opening side of the bottomed hole. A retaining opening edge with an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the spherical surface portion of the pressing body that prevents further falling is formed on the opening edge of the bottomed hole, and the pressing body is elastically pressed against the retaining opening edge by the repulsive body to form a spherical surface portion. An electric tool characterized in that a top center portion is located outside an opening of a bottomed hole, and the top center portion is fitted into a recess formed on an inner surface of an output shaft fitting recess of a socket.
【請求項8】 一対の反発体の互いに対向する面のうち
の一方を凹面、他方を凸面とすることを特徴とする請求
項7記載の電動工具。
8. The electric tool according to claim 7, wherein one of the surfaces of the pair of repulsive members facing each other is a concave surface and the other is a convex surface.
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