Adjustable tool extender

Abstract

An adjustable tool extender comprising an elongated body, where the elongated body is divided between a handle and an extendable drive; an engaging end at a far end of the extendable drive, where the engaging end fits into a tool bit; a receiving end at a far end of the handle, where the receiving end receives a drive on a tool; and a means for locking along the handle, where the means for locking extends the extendable drive a distance from the handle.

Claims

1. An adjustable tool extender comprising: a. an elongated body, where the elongated body is divided between a handle and an extendable drive; b. an engaging end at a far end of the extendable drive, where the engaging end is adapted to receive a plurality of tool bits; c. a receiving end at a far end of the handle, where the receiving end receives a drive on a tool; and d. a means for locking along the handle, where the series of locking means extend the extendable drive a distance from the handle, wherein the adjustable tool extender is available in a set of adjustable tool extenders.

2. The adjustable tool extender according to claim 1, where the extendable drive extends from the handle in a telescopic manner.

3. The adjustable tool extender according to claim 1, where the means for locking includes push button locks.

4. The adjustable tool extender according to claim 1, where the means for locking includes twist locks.

5. The adjustable tool extender according to claim 1, where the means for locking are spaced in one of at least , or 1 inch increments.

6. The adjustable tool extender according to claim 1, where the engaging end of a first adjustable tool extender fits into the receiving end of a second adjustable tool extender to enable further tool lengthening.

7. The adjustable tool extender according to claim 1, where the tool is a socket wrench.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

(1) The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing in which:

(2) FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of an adjustable tool extender in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

(3) FIG. 1(A) illustrates a front view of a receiving end to receive the head of a socket wrench.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(4) The present invention relates to a tool extender to lengthen or shorten the reach of a tool thereby enabling use of the tool in hard to reach areas. The present invention provides an adjustable tool extender to give consumers a product that eliminates the requirement of multiple extensions when using a socket wrench in hard to reach areas. The adjustable tool extender comprises an elongated body divided between a handle and an extendable drive. The drive locks into varying lengths making it useful for hard to reach environments. The drive is designed with multiple locking positions within the handle and a quick release mechanism. The adjustable tool extender includes a reversible mechanism so that the user may continue working without having to readjust or switch tools.

(5) Turning now descriptively to the drawing, referring to FIG. 1, a perspective view of an adjustable tool extender 100 is shown in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The adjustable tool extender 100 includes an elongated body 102 that is divided between a handle 104 and an extendable drive 106. The extendable drive 106 extends and retracts within the handle 104 to varying lengths. The far end of the extendable drive 106, from the handle 104, includes an engaging end 108 to insert into a coordinating tool bit. Similarly, at the far end of the handle 104, from the extendable drive 106, is a receiving end 110 to receive the head of a socket wrench. FIG. 1(A) illustrates a front view of the receiving end 110. The receiving end 110 includes a square recess 112 of a standard size to easily yet securely receive a drive on a socket wrench head. The engaging end 108 is shaped to fit within the tool bit, and may fit within the receiving end 110 in case more than one extender is needed for a job.

(6) The extendable drive 106 moves in and out of the handle 104 in a telescopic manner. The handle 104 includes a means for locking 114. The means for locking 114 secures the engaging end 108 at various distances from the handle 104. The means for locking 114 may be spaced at , , or 1 inch increments to lock the extendable drive 106 at very specific lengths within the handle 104. The means for locking 114 may include push button locks or twisting locks. The elongated body 102 may range from 4-18 inches in length depending on the length of the handle 104 and the extendable drive 106 and the extent that the extendable drive 106 is withdrawn from the handle 104.

(7) With the adjustable tool extender 100 the user is able to work in hard to reach areas that would normally prevent normal socket wrench use. The adjustable tool extender 100 is available in sets with different sized engaging ends 108 and the receiving ends 110. For example, the engaging end 108 and the receiving end 110 are available in , , , and 1 inch sizes. With the complete sets, the user does not have to exchange different extenders of different lengths while working. The user may simply select the adjustable tool extender 100 with the coordinating engaging end 108 and receiving end 110 as the tip and socket, and lengthen or shorten the extendable drive 106 within the handle 104 to the necessary length to complete the job.

(8) The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.