WO2003047817A1 - Quick release mechanism for tools such as socket wrenches - Google Patents

Quick release mechanism for tools such as socket wrenches Download PDF

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WO2003047817A1
WO2003047817A1 PCT/US2002/032633 US0232633W WO03047817A1 WO 2003047817 A1 WO2003047817 A1 WO 2003047817A1 US 0232633 W US0232633 W US 0232633W WO 03047817 A1 WO03047817 A1 WO 03047817A1
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spring
ring
tool
shoulder
drive stud
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John B. Davidson
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Joda Enterprises Inc
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Joda Enterprises Inc
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Priority to EP02778532A priority Critical patent/EP1461185A4/en
Priority to US10/520,776 priority patent/US7398713B2/en
Priority to JP2003549049A priority patent/JP2005511328A/ja
Priority to AU2002340186A priority patent/AU2002340186A1/en
Priority to MXPA04005255A priority patent/MXPA04005255A/es
Priority to CA 2469229 priority patent/CA2469229C/en
Publication of WO2003047817A1 publication Critical patent/WO2003047817A1/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Priority to US11/977,080 priority patent/US20080141835A1/en
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING
    • B25B23/00—Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
    • B25B23/16—Handles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G3/00—Attaching handles to the implements
    • B25G3/02—Socket, tang, or like fixings
    • B25G3/12—Locking and securing devices
    • B25G3/18—Locking and securing devices comprising catches or pawls
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING, OR HOLDING
    • B25B23/00—Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
    • B25B23/0007—Connections or joints between tool parts
    • B25B23/0035—Connection means between socket or screwdriver bit and tool

Definitions

  • the drive stud 10 defines a diagonally positioned passageway 16 having a first end 18 and a second end 20.
  • the first end 18 is positioned in the first portion 12 of the drive stud 10
  • the second end 20 is positioned in the second portion 14 of the drive stud 10.
  • the opening 16 has a larger diameter adjacent the second end 20 than the first end 18, and the opening 16 defines a transverse step 22 between the larger and smaller diameter portions of the opening 16.
  • This invention can be adapted for use with the widest range of torque transmitting toots, including hand tools, power tools and impact tools.
  • this invention can be used with socket wrenches, including those having ratchets, T-bar wrenches, speeder wrenches and others, as described and shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,848,196.
  • this invention is not limited to sockets of the type shown, but can be used with a wide range of tool attachments, including sockets or tool attachments with recesses of various sizes, and even on sockets without a recess of any type.
  • the quick release mechanism of this invention can be used in any physical orientation, and terms such as "left" have been used for convenience of reference.
  • the pin 24 may be formed of a material such as a steel of moderate to mild temper
  • the collar 34, the ring 44, and the retainer 56 may be formed of any suitable material such as brass, steel, other alloy or plastic.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Snaps, Bayonet Connections, Set Pins, And Snap Rings (AREA)
  • Details Of Spanners, Wrenches, And Screw Drivers And Accessories (AREA)
  • Gripping On Spindles (AREA)
PCT/US2002/032633 2001-12-04 2002-10-10 Quick release mechanism for tools such as socket wrenches Ceased WO2003047817A1 (en)

Priority Applications (7)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP02778532A EP1461185A4 (en) 2001-12-04 2002-10-10 QUICK CUTTING MECHANISM FOR TOOLS SUCH AS THE INSERTING WRENCH
US10/520,776 US7398713B2 (en) 2001-12-04 2002-10-10 Quick release mechanism for tools such as socket wrenches
JP2003549049A JP2005511328A (ja) 2001-12-04 2002-10-10 ソケットレンチのようなツールの迅速解除機構
AU2002340186A AU2002340186A1 (en) 2001-12-04 2002-10-10 Quick release mechanism for tools such as socket wrenches
MXPA04005255A MXPA04005255A (es) 2001-12-04 2002-10-10 Mecanismo de liberacion rapida para herramientas tales como llaves de tuerca de boca tubular.
CA 2469229 CA2469229C (en) 2001-12-04 2002-10-10 Quick release mechanism for tools such as socket wrenches
US11/977,080 US20080141835A1 (en) 2001-12-04 2007-10-23 Quick release mechanism for tools such as socket wrenches

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US33661201P 2001-12-04 2001-12-04
US60/336,612 2001-12-04

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US11/977,080 Continuation US20080141835A1 (en) 2001-12-04 2007-10-23 Quick release mechanism for tools such as socket wrenches

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EP (1) EP1461185A4 (https=)
JP (1) JP2005511328A (https=)
KR (1) KR20050035184A (https=)
AU (1) AU2002340186A1 (https=)
CA (1) CA2469229C (https=)
MX (1) MXPA04005255A (https=)
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US8024997B2 (en) * 2006-05-01 2011-09-27 Joda Enterprises, Inc. Coupling mechanisms for detachably engaging tool attachments
US8746113B2 (en) 2006-06-02 2014-06-10 Joda Enterprises, Inc. Universal joint coupling mechanism for detachably engaging tool attachments
US8857298B2 (en) 2011-12-22 2014-10-14 Joda Enterprises, Inc. Tool release mechanism with spring-receiving guided element
EP3538310B1 (en) * 2016-11-10 2023-08-16 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation Blade clamp for a reciprocating power tool and power tool

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US4768405A (en) * 1981-05-04 1988-09-06 Qualicorp Ltd. Locking socket wrench drive device
US4848196A (en) * 1984-10-23 1989-07-18 Roberts Peter M Quick release and automatic positive locking mechanism for socket wrenches and extension bars for socket wrenches
US4938107A (en) * 1981-05-04 1990-07-03 501 Qualicorp, Ltd Wedge locking socket device
US5644958A (en) * 1992-10-09 1997-07-08 Roberts Tool International (Usa), Inc. Quick release mechanism for tools such as socket wrenches
US5813296A (en) * 1996-09-26 1998-09-29 Snap-On Technologies, Inc. Quick release socket mechanism
US6182536B1 (en) * 1998-12-11 2001-02-06 Joda Enterprises, Inc. Hand tool with ratchet handle and associated quick release mechanism

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US3011794A (en) * 1960-01-28 1961-12-05 Ingersoll Rand Co Socket retainer
US4571113A (en) * 1984-03-27 1986-02-18 Coren Alfred S Locking joints

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US4768405A (en) * 1981-05-04 1988-09-06 Qualicorp Ltd. Locking socket wrench drive device
US4938107A (en) * 1981-05-04 1990-07-03 501 Qualicorp, Ltd Wedge locking socket device
US4848196A (en) * 1984-10-23 1989-07-18 Roberts Peter M Quick release and automatic positive locking mechanism for socket wrenches and extension bars for socket wrenches
US5644958A (en) * 1992-10-09 1997-07-08 Roberts Tool International (Usa), Inc. Quick release mechanism for tools such as socket wrenches
US5911800A (en) * 1994-08-02 1999-06-15 Roberts Tool International (Usa), Inc. Quick release mechanism for tools such as socket wrenches
US5813296A (en) * 1996-09-26 1998-09-29 Snap-On Technologies, Inc. Quick release socket mechanism
US6182536B1 (en) * 1998-12-11 2001-02-06 Joda Enterprises, Inc. Hand tool with ratchet handle and associated quick release mechanism

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8024997B2 (en) * 2006-05-01 2011-09-27 Joda Enterprises, Inc. Coupling mechanisms for detachably engaging tool attachments
US8991286B2 (en) 2006-05-01 2015-03-31 Joda Enterprises, Inc. Coupling mechanisms for detachable engaging tool attachments
US10220495B2 (en) 2006-05-01 2019-03-05 Joda Enterprises, Inc. Coupling mechanisms for detachably engaging tool attachments
US8746113B2 (en) 2006-06-02 2014-06-10 Joda Enterprises, Inc. Universal joint coupling mechanism for detachably engaging tool attachments
US8857298B2 (en) 2011-12-22 2014-10-14 Joda Enterprises, Inc. Tool release mechanism with spring-receiving guided element
EP3538310B1 (en) * 2016-11-10 2023-08-16 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation Blade clamp for a reciprocating power tool and power tool

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CA2469229A1 (en) 2003-06-12
TW592906B (en) 2004-06-21
CA2469229C (en) 2008-08-05
EP1461185A4 (en) 2009-09-23
MXPA04005255A (es) 2004-10-11
US20080141835A1 (en) 2008-06-19
US20060117918A1 (en) 2006-06-08
KR20050035184A (ko) 2005-04-15
JP2005511328A (ja) 2005-04-28
US7398713B2 (en) 2008-07-15
EP1461185A1 (en) 2004-09-29
AU2002340186A1 (en) 2003-06-17

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