Anchor driver adapter tool

Abstract

An anchor adapter tool which allows a user to rigidly secure and adapt various styles of anchors to equipment intended to produce the torque required for installation. The rigid connection allows the user increased control over placement and direction of installation. The tool is scalable such that optimized sizing and strength can be obtained for targeted anchors while minimizing weight and space requirements of the tool.

Claims

1. An adapter tool which provides a rigid connection to an eye-type anchor comprising: a hollow rectangular body with a removable plate on one side providing an opening for the anchor eye, a threaded rod centrally located in the width direction of the internal compartment of said body, a first end of the threaded rod affixed to an internal wall of the compartment and a second end configured to receive the anchor eye thereon, said plate configured to be positioned on said threaded rod via an aperture in the plate, and pressed against said anchor eye by a threaded nut on the threaded rod to secure the anchor eye on the threaded rod, dimensions of said body width and height being fixed, and the internal depth being variable by movement of said plate along the threaded rod, said plate being substantially planar, with a shape defined by an arch in the radial direction of said aperture on one side, and two sides adjacent to the arch being parallel to each other, with one side of said body having an aperture defined by an arch and parallel sides corresponding to the plate, to accept said plate, and a square or hexagonal coupling attached to an upper surface of said body configured for connection with a driver interface to the tool.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is an isometric overview of the assembled tool;

(2) FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the components of the tool.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

(3) Referring to the figures, an anchor driver adapter tool includes a means of coupling to the driver 1, 5, 6, 9, 11 which includes square and hexagonal rods and other methods to allow compatibility with a given driver. Hexagonal rod 11 enables direct coupling of a standard drill chuck to the device and offers the additional capability to apply axial forces in both directions to the tool rather than just those offered by a standard socket (square drive) coupling. Threaded rod 1 allows nut 10 to press clamp plate 2 onto the anchor and secure the anchor to the tool effectively enabling it to act as a single (rigid) unit for increased control and stability. Top plate 4, which is welded to the frame 3, acts as a connecting member to transmit torque and forces into the frame 3. The clamp plate magnet 8 is intended to be used to temporarily hold nut 10 and additionally provide a means to grasp the end of the clamp plate 2 for removal when nut 10 is attached to it. The frame magnet 8 is intended to be used to temporarily hold clamping plate 2 and nut 10 while an anchor is being installed and removed from the adapter. Fastening screws 7 are used to secure the magnets in place. Materials are selected for the components based on the anticipated loads applied to those components.