Tool Bit for Removal and Re-Installation of Sport Utility Vehicle Removable Top Screw Knobs

Abstract

The invention includes a bit for use in a tool or drill for removal and re-installation of a screw knob necessary to secure a removable or convertible top to a vehicle. This invention replaces the previous methods of screwing and unscrewing screw knobs by hand.

Claims

1. A tool bit comprising: an elongated hex shaft; and a plastic tip shaped as a fit to a screw knob.

2. The invention of claim 1 wherein the shaft is made of steel.

3. The invention of claim 2 wherein the shaft contains a quick release groove for ease in switching out drivers.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

[0009] FIG. 1 shows the bottom view of the bit

[0010] FIG. 2 shows the side view of the bit

[0011] FIG. 3 shows the top view of the bit

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The tool bit shall be made of a plastic tip which will come in contact with the screw knob and will have a plastic or steel standard ½″ hex shank for compatibility with a variety of drills and hand tools.

[0013] Processes for fabrication of part shall be injection molding for the plastic tip or full assembly if the hex shank makeup is decided to be plastic.

[0014] Steel shank shall be crafted using precision machining and assembled to plastic tip using high strength epoxy. Plastic can also be molded around the steel shank.

[0015] The principles, preferred embodiments and modes of operation of the present invention have been described in the foregoing specification. However, the invention should not be construed as limited to the particular embodiments which have been described above. Instead, the embodiments described here should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive. Variations and changes may be made by others without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims: