Abstract

A storage rack pivots outwardly from a corresponding longitudinal recess in the handle of the tool. The storage rack accommodates tool accessories or the like, such as sockets where the tool is a ratchet. The storage rack has an outer surface which defines part of the handle when the storage rack is closed. Alternatively, there could be several storage racks each with different pivot points, or two racks pivoting in opposite directions and sharing a common pivot point. Preferably, the handle is of plastic, and in the case of a ratchet, is overmolded onto a metal ratchet mechanism. The ratchet mechanism has an irregular external shape, or splines or the like, to accept torque without slipping or separating from the plastic handle portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25G 1/08 - Handle constructions with provision for storing tool elements
• B25B 23/16 - Handles

Abstract

The hand tool (1) has a body (7), and a chuck (4) with an axial opening (3) on an axis of the tool. A tool element (2) is movable between a retracted position generally within the body, and an extended operative position wherein the tool element extends through the axial opening and chuck, the chuck having a stop (15) for blocking further extension of the tool element once in its operative position. A movable means (16) blocks the tool element against retraction when in the operative position, the movable means being dislodgeable when retraction is desired, to a position where the movable means no longer blocks the tool element against retraction. In the preferred embodiment, the hand tool has multiple tool elements (six for example), spaced around the axis of the tool. Each tool element, when extended, has a proximal end which abuts the distal end (14) of an axial post in the handle of the tool. The actuation mechanism (5, 8, 9, 10), in addition to moving the tool elements axially, preferably provides means (9, 10) for moving the distal end of the axial post radially, i.e. Away from axis and the tool element, for retraction of the tool element.multiple-bit hand tool with locking axial post

IPC Classes  ?

• B25G 1/08 - Handle constructions with provision for storing tool elements
• B25B 23/00 - Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers

Abstract

The driver has a number of cartridges (1 ) assembled around a central axis, engaging each other along abutting longitudinal edges (2). Each cartridge has its own spring-loaded mechanism (3) for extending or retracting a bit or other tool element (5) through a central axial opening (13) of a collar (6) at the distalend of the tool. The mechanism translates a movement of an actuation button (14) into rapid movement of the bit or other tool element associated with that cartridge, whether that movement is extension or retraction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25F 1/04 - Combination or multi-purpose hand tools with interchangeable or adjustable tool elements wherein the elements are brought into working position by a pivoting or sliding movement
• B25G 1/08 - Handle constructions with provision for storing tool elements
• B25B 15/00 - Screwdrivers

Goods & Services

Hand tools, namely screwdrivers

Goods & Services

(1) Hand tools, namely screwdrivers.