DEVICE ENABLING MULTIPLE FASTENER DRIVE HEADS UTILIZING A SINGLE DRIVE CONFIGURATION

Abstract

A tool that self-adjusts to fit different fastener-head configurations without any need for user intervention.

Claims

1. A self-adjusting single fastening tool comprising a hollowed shaft ending with a tip fit for Philips-head fasteners, wherein the tip there is a slot vertically perpendicular to the shaft allowing for a moving flat-headed piece lying within the shaft to partially emerge and retract in and out of said tip via a spring action to a position that would allow said flat-headed piece to drive slotted-head fasteners.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] FIG. 1 Shows a side view of the fastener driver head configuration for Slotted and Philips Head configurations

[0011] FIG. 2 shows a cross sectional view or the fastener driver and the component parts allowing self-configurable fastener heads

[0012] FIG. 3 Shows a detailed view of the invention in the described embodiment self-adjusted to a Philips configuration

[0013] FIG. 4 shows a detailed view of the invention in the described embodiment self-adjusted to the Slotted configuration

[0014] FIG. 5 Shows a cross section view of the invention including the adjustment channel securing the Slotted drove

[0015] FIGS. 6 and 7 Show the fastener head engaging with the fastener drive as the drive head self-configures to properly mate to the fastener head configuration to produce proper drive for the attachment or removal of the fastener.

[0016] FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 show profile views of the invention as realized in another configuration as a cuck bit for use in a drill or swap release driver handle

[0017] FIG. 11 provides a perspective view for FIGS. 8,9, and 10

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The invention provides a single tool that incorporates a plurality of fastener driver head configuration such that the configurations of the fastener heads self-configure as they engage with those fastener head configurations incorporated into the tool. Herein used are configurations for the Slotted and Philips Head fastener driver configuration.

[0019] As viewed in FIG. 1 the plurality of drivers (10) (20) is designed as an integral part of the tool wherein the Philips (10) and Slotted (20) Driver are part of a single tool. FIG. 2 shows the side view of the tool with a cross sectional view demonstrating the Philips Slotted head tool traveling within the tool (30) and being held to engagement or allowed to retract for use of the Philips driver by a tension device, spring (40), positioned at the bottom of the blade.

[0020] As demonstrated in FIG. 3 the Slotted (20) blade is able to retract and deploy as a part of the engagement of the tool with that type of fastener (50) (60) head configuration without any additional setup or intervention by the user.

[0021] FIG. 3 demonstrates the embodiment for Philips configuration, while

[0022] FIG. 4 demonstrates that configuration of use in Slotted Head Fasteners.

[0023] The Slotted blade travels in a channel (30) incorporated into the interior of the tool such that the blade (20) travels in the channel (30) to ensure both blade stability and strength during use.

[0024] The tension device (40) position the moveable element of the drive head configuration, the slotted head (20) so that the device retracts and deploys automatically.

[0025] The retractable slotted blades (20) is of a length sufficient to provide a stable and durable tool and the tension element (40) provides a positive negative compression and can be made of various malleable materials or spring configurations.

[0026] The tools of FIGS. 6 and 7 self-adjust to conform to that fastener configuration type (50) and (60).

[0027] The tool of FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 as realized in a bit cuck configuration for use in a removable holding handle, power or hand drill or other holder devices.

[0028] The tool can be realized in various high strength materials providing sufficient rigidity and durability to be useful for the commercial and consumer markets.

[0029] The embodiment described herein can be realized in various configuration with various and more numerous driver head types. The self-adjusting mechanism has application and use across various fastener head configuration.