TW202247950A - Quick-release socket - Google Patents

Abstract

A quick-release socket is provided, including: a main body, including a first sleeving hole, a second sleeving hole opposite to the first sleeving hole in an axial direction and a through hole communicated with the first sleeving hole; and a quick-release mechanism, including at least two engaging members received within the through hole and a sleeve member sleeved to the main body, the sleeve member being movable in the axial direction relative to the main body between a first position and a second position; wherein when the sleeve member is in the first position, the sleeve member is abutted against the at least two engaging members and one of the at least two engaging members radially protrudes into the first sleeving hole; when the sleeve member is in the second position, the at least two engaging members are free of urging by the sleeve member, and the at least two engaging members are retractable radially without protruding into the first sleeving hole.

Description

Quick Release Socket

The present invention relates to sleeves, in particular to a quick release sleeve.

General rotating tools include pneumatic, electric and manual tools, which can be used with tool heads such as sockets and screwdriver bits to drive fasteners to rotate for disassembly and assembly operations. The known sleeve has two socket parts arranged oppositely. The two socket parts usually have different specifications and can connect the driving head of the rotary tool and the fastener without relative rotation.

However, each of the socket parts is usually assembled with the fastener by means of magnetic attraction, polygonal structure, and radially retractable snap-in mechanism. The joint strength is insufficient and it is easy to fall off. In addition, when the sleeve When the applied torque is too large, the wall of the sleeve and the locking mechanism are easily deformed and damaged due to excessive force, and the service durability is not good.

Therefore, it is necessary to provide a novel and progressive quick-release sleeve to solve the above-mentioned problems.

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a quick release sleeve, which can be assembled stably and has good structural strength.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a quick-release sleeve, comprising: a body, including a first socket hole, a second socket hole opposite to the first socket hole along an axial direction, and a communicating The through hole of the first sleeve hole; and a quick release mechanism, including at least two latching parts accommodated in the through hole and a set set on the body, the set can move relative to the body along the axial direction Between a first position and a second position; Wherein, when the sleeve is in the first position, the sleeve pushes against the at least two latches and makes one of the latches radially protrude into the first sleeve hole; when the sleeve is located at the second position, the sleeve does not resist the at least two latches, and the at least two latches can retract radially without protruding into the first sleeve hole.

The following examples illustrate possible implementations of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 6 , which show a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The quick release sleeve 1 of the present invention includes a body 10 and a quick release mechanism 20 .

The body 10 includes a first socket hole 11, a second socket hole 12 opposite to the first socket hole 11 along an axial direction A, and a through hole 13 communicating with the first socket hole 11; The quick release mechanism 20 includes at least two engaging members 21 accommodated in the through hole 13 and a sleeve 22 set on the body 10, the sleeve 22 can move relative to the body 10 along the axis A to a first position and a second position; wherein, when the sleeve 22 is located at the first position, the sleeve 22 pushes against the at least two locking members 21 and makes one of the locking members 21 radially protrude into the first sleeve hole 11 . When the sleeve 22 is at the second position, the sleeve 22 does not press against the at least two latches 21 , and the at least two latches 21 can retract radially without protruding into the first sleeve hole 11 . By operating the sleeve 22 to radially push or release the at least two latching parts 21, the first socket hole 11 can be stably assembled with a connecting part 2, and the quick release mechanism 20 is not easily damaged by force. Good durability.

In this embodiment, the first socket hole 11 communicates with the second socket hole 12, which is easy to process and is beneficial to light weight; the first socket hole 11 and the second socket hole 12 are respectively a The polygonal holes, for example but not limited to at least one of the size and shape are different; the body 10 also includes a cylinder body 14 surrounding the first socket hole 11 and the second socket hole 12, the cylinder body The wall thickness of 14 is not less than 1/5 (preferably 1/4) of the outer diameter of the body 10, so as to provide better structural strength and less susceptible to torsional deformation.

The sleeve 22 includes a radially inwardly extending convex portion 221, the convex portion 221 can selectively radially resist the at least two engaging members 21, and the convex portion 221 is preferably a ring convex extending in a circumferential direction, without Alignment for easy assembly and stable abutment. The sleeve 22 further includes a dodging portion 222, and the convex portion 221 is provided with an inclined guide surface 223 adjacent to the avoidance portion 222; when the sleeve 22 moves from the second position to the first position, the inclined guide surface 223 It can be abutted against one of the locking pieces 21 , so that the at least two locking pieces 21 can be pushed into the first sleeve hole 11 smoothly. In this embodiment, the sleeve 22 is made of a material that includes aluminum, which is easy to process, light in weight and good in strength; the dodging portion 222 is axially open toward a sleeve mouth of the sleeve 22, and is easy to process; Part 21 is a rolling element (such as a steel ball), and the extension length of the dodging part 222 in the axial direction A is not less than 1/2 of a radial dimension of the rolling element, which can stably receive and stop A roller to avoid coming out. The sleeve 22 further includes a guide portion 224 located on opposite sides of the raised portion 221 from the dodging portion 222, and the guide portion 224 is at least partly abutted against an outer peripheral surface of the body 10 so that the sleeve 22 can Stable axial movement relative to the body 10; an inner diameter of the dodging portion 222 is respectively larger than an inner diameter of the convex portion 221 and an inner diameter of the leading portion 224, so that the at least two locking members 21 have sufficient The retracted space facilitates disassembly and assembly of the connector 2 , and the guiding portion 224 can be stably connected to the main body 10 .

The at least two engaging parts 21 are adjacently arranged along a length extending direction of the through hole 13; the through hole 13 includes an accommodating section 131 and a locking section 132 adjacent to the first sleeve hole 11, A radial dimension of the clamping section 132 is smaller than a radial dimension of the accommodating section 131 and is smaller than an outer diameter of the roller. For example, if the outer diameter of each of the rollers is 5 millimeters, the radial dimension of the accommodating section 131 should preferably be slightly equal to 5 millimeters, and the radial dimension of the clamping section 132 is 4.2 millimeters, which can avoid Each of the rollers moves in a staggered position in the radial direction of the through hole 13 , the actuation effect of the sleeve 22 is good, and the locking section 132 can stably lock the two locking pieces 21 . Preferably, the engaging section 132 and the accommodating section 131 respectively have a single radial dimension, and the two engaging members 21 can move smoothly in the through hole 13 , with good structural strength, simple and easy to process. In other embodiments, the radial dimension of the clamping section may also decrease gradually toward the first sleeve hole.

The quick release sleeve 1 further includes a stopper 30 detachably arranged on the body 10, the stopper 30 is adjacent to an opening of the first sleeve hole 11 and can interfere with the stopper in the axial direction A. Stop the sleeve 22, which is convenient for assembly and can be stably connected. In this embodiment, the stopper 30 is a ring body; the body 10 has an external thread section 16, and an inner peripheral surface of the stopper 30 has an internal thread section 31 which can be screwed to the external thread section 16, Not easy to fall off and easy to disassemble for maintenance, replacement of parts, etc. With reference to FIGS. 4 to 6 , when the sleeve 22 is in the first position, one end of the sleeve 22 abuts against the stopper 30 and the protrusion 221 corresponds to the through hole 13 and radially pushes against the at least two The locking member 21 is used to engage the connector 2; when the sleeve 22 moves to the second position, the sleeve 22 moves toward the side away from the stopper 30, and the at least two locking members 21 move toward the dodging part 222 retracts and one of the at least two latching parts 21 can be partially accommodated in the dodging part 222 , thereby releasing the connecting part 2 .

The quick release mechanism 20 further includes an elastic member 23 that axially bounces between the body 10 and the sleeve 22; when the sleeve 22 is in the second position and the elastic member 23 is fully compressed, the at least two clips The latch 21 is at least partially exposed outward, as shown in FIG. 6 . In this embodiment, the body 10 further includes a step portion 15 facing the convex portion 221 , the elastic member 23 is set on the outer periphery of the body 10 and bounces between the convex portion 221 and the step portion 15 The elastic member 23 can limit the distance between the sleeve 22 and the blocking member 30, so as to prevent the at least two locking members 21 from coming out, and the structure is simple and easy to assemble. In other embodiments, the main body can also be provided with an abutment surface. When the sleeve is at the second position, the sleeve can axially abut against the abutment surface, which can also achieve a position-limiting effect.

To sum up, compared with the general clamping method of using a spring to push the ball, the quick-release sleeve of the present invention can be stably assembled with the connector through the at least two clamping components. In addition, the wall thickness of the barrel body is sufficient and the strength is good, and the at least two engaging parts can move relative to each other, so it is not easy to be damaged due to excessive torque, and the service durability is good.

1:Quick release sleeve 2: pick up 10: Ontology 11: The first socket hole 12: Second socket hole 13: Through hole 131:Accommodating section 132:Clamping section 14: Barrel 15: step department 16: external thread segment 20:Quick release mechanism 21: card catch 22: Suite 221: convex part 222: Dodge department 223: Inclined guide surface 224: Leading part 23: Elastic parts 30: block 31: Internal thread segment A: Axial

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 3 is an exploded view of another viewing angle of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4 is a sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 4 . Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of the operation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1:Quick release sleeve

10: Ontology

12: Second socket hole

22: Suite

30: block

Claims (10)

A quick release sleeve comprising: A body, including a first socket hole, a second socket hole axially opposite to the first socket hole, and a through hole communicating with the first socket hole; and A quick-release mechanism, including at least two latches accommodated in the through hole and a set set on the body, the set can move relative to the body in a first position and a second position along the axial direction between; Wherein, when the sleeve is at the first position, the sleeve pushes against the at least two locking members and makes one of the locking members radially protrude into the first sleeve hole; when the sleeve is at the second position, the The sleeve does not resist the at least two locking parts, and the at least two locking parts can retreat radially without protruding into the first sleeve hole. The quick-release sleeve as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sleeve includes a radially inwardly extending protrusion, and the protrusion can selectively radially push against the at least two locking members. The quick-release sleeve as described in claim 2, wherein the set further includes a dodge part, and the convex part is provided with an inclined guide surface adjacent to the dodge part; when the set moves from the second position to the first When in the position, the inclined guide surface can be abutted against a locking part. The quick-release sleeve as described in claim 2, wherein the set further includes a dodging part and a leading part located on two opposite sides of the convex part, and one inner diameter of the dodging part is larger than one of the convex parts respectively. Inner diameter size and one inner diameter size of the leading part. The quick-release sleeve as described in Claim 1, wherein the kit further includes a dodge part, the dodge part is axially open toward one of the sleeve openings of the kit, and each of the latching parts is a roller, and the dodge part is in the An extension in the axial direction is not less than 1/2 of a radial dimension of the roller. The quick-release sleeve according to claim 1, wherein the at least two latching parts are adjacently arranged along a length extending direction of the through hole. The quick-release sleeve as described in Claim 1 further includes a stopper detachably arranged on the body, wherein the stopper is adjacent to an opening of the first socket hole and can interfere in the axial direction Block the kit. The quick-release sleeve according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the quick-release mechanism further includes an elastic member axially springing between the body and the sleeve; when the sleeve is in the second position And when the elastic member is fully compressed, the at least two engaging members are at least partially exposed outward. The quick-release sleeve as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the body further includes a cylinder body surrounding the first socket hole and the second socket hole, and a cylinder wall of the cylinder body The thickness is not less than 1/5 of the dimension of one of the outer diameters of the body. The quick-release sleeve as described in claim 3, wherein the kit further includes a guide portion on two sides opposite to the convex portion with the dodging portion, and one inner diameter of the dodging portion is larger than that of the convex portion An inner diameter size and an inner diameter size of the leading part; the dodging part is axially open toward a socket of the sleeve, each of the locking parts is a roller, and an extension length of the dodging part in the axial direction Not less than 1/2 of a radial dimension of the rolling element; the at least two latching parts are adjacently arranged along the extending direction of the length of the through hole; the through hole includes an accommodating section and a The clamping section of the first socket hole, a radial dimension of the clamping section is smaller than a radial dimension of the accommodation section and is smaller than an outer diameter of the roller; the clamping section and the accommodation section Each has a single radial dimension; the quick-release sleeve further includes a stopper detachably arranged on the body, the stopper is adjacent to an opening of the first sleeve hole and can interfere with the stopper in the axial direction stop the sleeve; when the sleeve is at the first position, one end of the sleeve abuts against the stopper and the protrusion corresponds to the through hole and radially pushes against the at least two engaging members; when the sleeve moves to In the second position, the sleeve moves toward a side away from the stopper, and one of the at least two locking members can be partially accommodated in the dodge part; the body has an external thread section, and one of the stoppers The peripheral surface has an internal thread section that can be screwed on the external thread section; the quick release mechanism also includes an elastic member that axially bounces between the body and the sleeve; the body also includes a Step portion, the elastic member is a coil spring that bounces between the convex portion and the step portion; when the sleeve is in the second position and the elastic member is fully compressed, the at least two engaging members are at least partly It is exposed outward; the body further includes a cylinder body surrounding the first socket hole and the second socket hole, and the wall thickness of the cylinder body is not less than 1/5 of the outer diameter of the body; The first socket hole communicates with the second socket hole.

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