US20080107491A1 - Apparatus for milling machine - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to tools for automated cutting or milling machines.
- milling machines are used to machine metal into finished manufactured parts.
- milling machines can be numerically programmed to perform repetitive production machining operations on a plurality of work pieces.
- Each work piece must be secured in place with some type of fastener prior to beginning the machining process.
- each work piece is secured in place manually with some type of work holding device such as vise, chuck, clamps etc.
- What is needed is a tool which can be controlled by a numerically programmed milling machine for tightening or loosening fasteners that hold work pieces in place.
- the present invention provides a tool for attachment to a milling machine.
- the tool of the present invention provides the capability of automating the tightening and the untightening of fasteners required to secure work pieces in place during the machining process.
- the present invention significantly decreases the time it would take to secure each work piece on the work table during the cutting process, thereby increasing production.
- the tool comprises an elongated hollow housing defined by a neck section, a middle section, and a bottom section.
- the neck section is adapted to engage a spindle of the milling machine for rotational and axial movement therewith.
- a torque spring is situated within the middle section of the housing.
- a torque adjuster is dimensioned and configured to sit within the neck section of the housing on top the torque spring. The torque adjuster provides the capability of setting the torque spring to a predetermined torque threshold level.
- a bit holder is rotationally mounted to the bottom section of the housing.
- a driver mechanism is interposed between the bit holder and the torque spring. The driver mechanism is coupled to the bit holder for simultaneous rotation therewith. When the torque threshold is reached by the bit holder, the driver mechanism rotationally disengages from the bit holder.
- the system further includes a means for automatically controlling the rotation of the bit holder until the predetermined torque.
- FIG. 1 is a frontal view of the present invention with each component separated.
- FIG. 2A is a bottom view of the barrel.
- FIG. 2B is a top view of the barrel.
- FIGS. 2C and 2D are cross-sectional views of the barrel.
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the torque adjuster.
- FIG. 3A is a top view of the torque adjuster.
- FIG. 4 is a side view of the bit holder.
- FIG. 4A is a top and opposite side view of the bit holder.
- FIG. 5 is an exploded top view of the driver mechanism.
- FIG. 5A is an exploded bottom view of the driver mechanism.
- FIG. 6 is an exploded top view of the cap for a bit holder.
- FIGS. 6 and 6 A are an exploded bottom view of the cap and bit holder.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a plurality of work pieces along with the tool in place above a plurality of work pieces.
- Tool ( 10 ) further comprises an elongated hollow barrel ( 100 ) defined by a neck section ( 110 ), a middle section ( 115 ), and a bottom section ( 120 ).
- the internal hollow configuration of housing ( 100 ) and cap member ( 127 ) are adapted to enclose and to support each mechanical component ( 125 ) of tool ( 10 ) as described below.
- Tool ( 10 ) can be made of steel alloy or another suitable material.
- middle section ( 115 ) and bottom section ( 120 ) of barrel ( 100 ) are cylindrical in shape.
- the internal diameter of section ( 115 ) encompasses torque transmitter ( 570 ) (shown in FIG. 1 ).
- Bottom section ( 120 ) internal configuration is adapted to encompass driver mechanism ( 300 ) and bit holder ( 250 ) shown in FIG. 1 .
- Circumferentially surrounding the bottom opening of barrel ( 100 ) is a plurality of bores ( 128 ). Each bore is adapted to support the engagement of fasteners utilized to secure cap member ( 127 ) (shown in FIG. 1 ) to the bottom of barrel ( 100 ). In the illustrated embodiment, each bore is threaded to support the engagement of the fasteners.
- a cap member ( 127 ) further comprises a plurality of bores ( 350 ) which aligns over bores ( 128 ) when cap member ( 127 ) is placed over the bottom of barrel ( 100 ). Cap member ( 127 ) is then secured with fasteners which secure bit holder ( 250 ) in place. Bit holder ( 250 ) is adapted to protrude through opening ( 345 ) in cap member ( 127 ).
- Neck section ( 110 ) of barrel ( 100 ) is formed upon the top of middle section ( 115 ).
- Neck section ( 110 ) further comprises lid member ( 116 ) formed upon the top of barrel ( 100 ).
- Tubular portion ( 118 ) is formed upon lid member ( 116 ).
- Tubular portion ( 118 ) projects outward to a predetermined distance from lid member ( 116 ).
- Internal bore ( 117 ) is formed within tubular portion ( 118 ) along axis ( 112 ).
- FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded side view of one embodiment of torque adjuster ( 200 ).
- Torque adjuster ( 200 ) further comprises cylindrical shape plate member ( 210 ) having an upper surface area ( 211 ) and a lower surface area ( 212 ).
- Plate member ( 210 ) is configured and dimensioned to seat inside the top circular opening of middle section ( 115 ) of barrel ( 100 ) illustrated in FIG. 2B .
- torque adjuster ( 200 ) further comprises a cylindrical elongated top portion ( 215 ) formed upon the upper surface area ( 211 ) of plate member ( 210 ) to a predetermined distance. Additionally, top portion ( 215 ) is dimensioned and configured to slide into internal bore ( 117 ) of neck section ( 110 ) illustrated in FIG. 2B .
- internal bore ( 117 ) is adapted to receive an adjustment fastener ( 400 ) which is utilized to compress and uncompress upon top surface ( 220 ) of top portion ( 215 ).
- the adjustment fastener ( 400 ) can be a conventional set screw.
- Internal bore ( 117 ) is threaded throughout its internal diameter to receive the adjustment fastener ( 400 ).
- lower surface area ( 212 ) of plate member ( 210 ) sits upon torque transmitter mechanism ( 670 ).
- torque transmitter mechanism ( 570 ) is a spring.
- the adjustment fastener ( 400 ) is rotated until the desired torque threshold is achieved.
- the bottom of the adjustment fastener ( 400 ) sits upon lower surface ( 212 ).
- the bottom of the adjustment fastener ( 400 ) compresses upon lower surface ( 212 ) which in turn compresses spring ( 570 ).
- Spring ( 570 ) is compressed to increase the torque threshold level and spring ( 570 ) is uncompressed to decrease the torque threshold level.
- barrel ( 100 ) further comprises a pair of parallel elongated slits ( 25 ). Slits ( 25 ) form an opening on each opposing side of barrel ( 100 ). In operation, an operator can view the compression of spring ( 570 ) within slits ( 25 ) of barrel ( 100 ).
- Bit holder ( 250 ) further includes plate member ( 265 ) which is defined by an upper surface ( 271 ) and a lower surface ( 270 ).
- Plate member ( 265 ) has a cylindrical shape with a circumference dimensioned and configured to seat within the internal diameter of bottom section ( 120 ) as shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4A there is shown an exploded top view of a bit holder ( 250 ).
- the upper surface ( 275 ) has a plurality of pockets ( 280 ) adapted to fit a plurality of ball bearings.
- each ball bearing is a sphere.
- Each pocket ( 280 ) is adapted with sufficient depth to receive a portion of the area of each sphere.
- Bottom portion ( 260 ) is formed upon the lower surface ( 270 ) of the plate member ( 265 ) and projects outward to a predetermined distance therefrom.
- hole ( 251 ) is formed within the bottom portion ( 260 ).
- Hole ( 251 ) is adapted to fit bit ( 255 ).
- Bit ( 255 ) can be exchanged to support the tightening and untightening of a plurality of different type of fasteners utilized to secure work pieces during the machining process.
- Driver mechanism ( 300 ) has a cylindrical shape with a circumference dimensioned and configured to seat within the internal diameter of bottom section ( 120 ) upon bit holder ( 250 ) as shown in FIG. 1 .
- Driver mechanism ( 300 ) further comprises plate member ( 317 ) which is defined by an upper surface ( 318 ) and a lower surface ( 315 ).
- Plate member ( 317 ) is dimensioned and configured to seat within the bottom section ( 12 ) as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the lower surface ( 315 ) of plate member ( 317 ) has a plurality of pockets ( 310 ) adapted to fit a plurality of ball bearings.
- Each pocket ( 310 ) is adapted with sufficient depth to receive a portion of the area of each sphere.
- upper surface ( 318 ) is substantially flat. Within bottom section ( 120 ), upper surface ( 318 ) abuts the bottom of spring ( 570 ) as shown in FIG. 1 .
- Driver mechanism ( 300 ) further comprises locking mechanism ( 320 ) for securing driver mechanism ( 300 ) in place within the internal diameter of bottom section ( 120 ) as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the locking mechanism ( 320 ) further comprises aperture ( 325 ) and pin ( 320 ).
- Aperture ( 325 ) emanates through the center of the side of plate member ( 317 ).
- Aperture ( 325 ) is adapted to receive pin ( 320 ) which firmly secures the driver mechanism ( 300 ).
- Each edge of pin ( 320 ) sits within each opposing slit ( 25 ) of barrel ( 100 ) as shown in FIG. 2A .
- the lower surface ( 315 ) of the plate member ( 317 ) of driver mechanism ( 300 ) in FIG. 5 is aligned over the upper surface ( 275 ) of plate member ( 265 ) of the bit holder ( 250 ) shown in FIG. 1 .
- Ball bearings are interposed between driver mechanism ( 300 ) and bit holder ( 250 ) with a slight gap such that lower surface ( 315 ) and upper surface ( 275 ) do not abut.
- the ball bearings allow driver mechanism ( 300 ) and the bit holder ( 250 ) to simultaneously rotate together. When bit holder ( 250 ) exceeds the torque threshold, the driver mechanism ( 300 ) and the bit holder ( 250 ) rotationally disengages.
- the ball bearings are locked in place in the cage until the driver mechanism ( 300 ) disengages from the bit holder ( 250 ). Once disengaged, the driver mechanism continues to rotate jumping one pocket at a time over each ball bearing until the spindle of the machine stops rotation. The bit holder ( 250 ) ceases to rotate while the rest of tool ( 10 ) continues to rotate until the spindle of the milling machine stops rotation.
- the system further comprises an automation component which is part of a numerical program for a milling machine.
- the automation component controls the rotation of the spindle until the driver mechanism ( 300 ) exceeds the predetermined torque threshold and rotationally disengages from the bit holder ( 250 ) as shown in FIG. 1 .
- the automation component comprises two automated subcomponents ( 1 ) an automated tightening component for securing each work piece in place prior to beginning the machining process and ( 2 ) an automated untightening component for unsecuring each work piece when the machining process is over.
- the automated tightening component controls the placement of the tool ( 10 ) directly over each fastener (not shown) required to secure the work piece in place, the torque applied in forward direction to fastener to secure the work piece in place, and return of the tool ( 10 ) to its home position.
- the untightening component controls the placement of the tool ( 10 ) directly over each fastener (not shown) required to unsecure the work piece from the milling machine work table, the torque applied in a reverse direction to fastener to unsecure the work piece, and return of the tool ( 10 ) to its home position.
- a numerical controller ( 270 ) is used to automate the operation of a milling machine.
- the operator would load the numerical program into numerical controller ( 270 ) for performing a series of operations on a work piece.
- the individual tools required to perform the operations are placed within a cache ( 272 ).
- the numerical controller ( 270 ) controls the process of loading each required tool in series from the cache ( 272 ) of tools into the spindle of the milling machine, perform the operation on the work piece and return the tool back to the cache ( 272 ).
- the spindle of the milling machine ( 5 ) is returned to its home position.
- the present invention is just another tool located in the cache.
- the operator of the milling machine ( 5 ) chooses a bit ( 255 ) to be place within the bit holder ( 250 ).
- the operator compresses the torque spring to the desired torque threshold level as discussed above.
- the tool of the present invention is placed within the cache of the milling machine ( 5 ).
- the numerical program including the automation component of the present invention is loaded into the numerical controller as part of the overall machining operation.
- a plurality of work pieces ( 6 ) are secured in some type of holding fixture which is secured upon the work table.
- the tool holder ( 4 ) of the milling machine ( 5 ) is adapted to engage neck section ( 110 ) for rotational and axial movement along the central axis line.
- the tool ( 10 ) performs the tightening and untightening of work pieces ( 6 ) as part of the overall machining process.
Abstract
The present invention provides a tool for attachment to a milling machine. The tool comprises an elongated hollow housing defined by a neck section, a middle section, and a bottom section. The neck section is adapted to engage a spindle of the milling machine for rotational and axial movement therewith. A torque spring is situated within the middle section of the housing. A torque adjuster is dimensioned and configured to sit within the neck section of the housing on top the torque spring. The torque adjuster provides the capability of setting the torque spring to a predetermined torque threshold level. A bit holder is rotationally mounted to the bottom section of the housing. A driver mechanism is interposed between the bit holder and the torque spring. The driver mechanism is coupled to the bit holder for simultaneous rotation therewith. When the torque threshold is reached by the bit holder, the driver mechanism rotationally disengages from the bit holder. The system further includes a means for automatically controlling the rotation of the bit holder until the predetermined torque.
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- This invention relates to tools for automated cutting or milling machines. Generally, milling machines are used to machine metal into finished manufactured parts. To manufacture parts quickly and efficiently, milling machines can be numerically programmed to perform repetitive production machining operations on a plurality of work pieces. Each work piece must be secured in place with some type of fastener prior to beginning the machining process. Currently, each work piece is secured in place manually with some type of work holding device such as vise, chuck, clamps etc. What is needed is a tool which can be controlled by a numerically programmed milling machine for tightening or loosening fasteners that hold work pieces in place.
- The present invention provides a tool for attachment to a milling machine. The tool of the present invention provides the capability of automating the tightening and the untightening of fasteners required to secure work pieces in place during the machining process. The present invention significantly decreases the time it would take to secure each work piece on the work table during the cutting process, thereby increasing production.
- The tool comprises an elongated hollow housing defined by a neck section, a middle section, and a bottom section. The neck section is adapted to engage a spindle of the milling machine for rotational and axial movement therewith. A torque spring is situated within the middle section of the housing. A torque adjuster is dimensioned and configured to sit within the neck section of the housing on top the torque spring. The torque adjuster provides the capability of setting the torque spring to a predetermined torque threshold level. A bit holder is rotationally mounted to the bottom section of the housing. A driver mechanism is interposed between the bit holder and the torque spring. The driver mechanism is coupled to the bit holder for simultaneous rotation therewith. When the torque threshold is reached by the bit holder, the driver mechanism rotationally disengages from the bit holder. The system further includes a means for automatically controlling the rotation of the bit holder until the predetermined torque.
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FIG. 1 is a frontal view of the present invention with each component separated. -
FIG. 2A is a bottom view of the barrel. -
FIG. 2B is a top view of the barrel. -
FIGS. 2C and 2D are cross-sectional views of the barrel. -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the torque adjuster. -
FIG. 3A is a top view of the torque adjuster. -
FIG. 4 is a side view of the bit holder. -
FIG. 4A is a top and opposite side view of the bit holder. -
FIG. 5 is an exploded top view of the driver mechanism. -
FIG. 5A is an exploded bottom view of the driver mechanism. -
FIG. 6 is an exploded top view of the cap for a bit holder. -
FIGS. 6 and 6 A are an exploded bottom view of the cap and bit holder. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a plurality of work pieces along with the tool in place above a plurality of work pieces. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , there is shown a frontal view of the present invention, a tool (10) attachment for an automated cutting or milling machine (5) as shown inFIG. 7 which will be described below. Tool (10) further comprises an elongated hollow barrel (100) defined by a neck section (110), a middle section (115), and a bottom section (120). The internal hollow configuration of housing (100) and cap member (127) are adapted to enclose and to support each mechanical component (125) of tool (10) as described below. Tool (10) can be made of steel alloy or another suitable material. - Referring to
FIG. 2A , there is shown a frontal view of barrel (100). In the illustrated embodiment, middle section (115) and bottom section (120) of barrel (100) are cylindrical in shape. The internal diameter of section (115) encompasses torque transmitter (570) (shown inFIG. 1 ). Bottom section (120) internal configuration is adapted to encompass driver mechanism (300) and bit holder (250) shown inFIG. 1 . - Circumferentially surrounding the bottom opening of barrel (100) is a plurality of bores (128). Each bore is adapted to support the engagement of fasteners utilized to secure cap member (127) (shown in
FIG. 1 ) to the bottom of barrel (100). In the illustrated embodiment, each bore is threaded to support the engagement of the fasteners. Referring toFIGS. 6 and 6 A cap member (127) further comprises a plurality of bores (350) which aligns over bores (128) when cap member (127) is placed over the bottom of barrel (100). Cap member (127) is then secured with fasteners which secure bit holder (250) in place. Bit holder (250) is adapted to protrude through opening (345) in cap member (127). - Referring to
FIG. 2B , there is shown a top view of barrel (100). Neck section (110) of barrel (100) is formed upon the top of middle section (115). Neck section (110) further comprises lid member (116) formed upon the top of barrel (100). Tubular portion (118) is formed upon lid member (116). Tubular portion (118) projects outward to a predetermined distance from lid member (116). Internal bore (117) is formed within tubular portion (118) along axis (112). -
FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded side view of one embodiment of torque adjuster (200). Torque adjuster (200) further comprises cylindrical shape plate member (210) having an upper surface area (211) and a lower surface area (212). Plate member (210) is configured and dimensioned to seat inside the top circular opening of middle section (115) of barrel (100) illustrated inFIG. 2B . As depicted, torque adjuster (200) further comprises a cylindrical elongated top portion (215) formed upon the upper surface area (211) of plate member (210) to a predetermined distance. Additionally, top portion (215) is dimensioned and configured to slide into internal bore (117) of neck section (110) illustrated inFIG. 2B . - As shown in
FIGS. 2C and 2D , internal bore (117) is adapted to receive an adjustment fastener (400) which is utilized to compress and uncompress upon top surface (220) of top portion (215). The adjustment fastener (400) can be a conventional set screw. Internal bore (117) is threaded throughout its internal diameter to receive the adjustment fastener (400). - Referring back to
FIG. 1 , lower surface area (212) of plate member (210) sits upon torque transmitter mechanism (670). As depicted torque transmitter mechanism (570) is a spring. In operation, the adjustment fastener (400) is rotated until the desired torque threshold is achieved. The bottom of the adjustment fastener (400) sits upon lower surface (212). As the adjustment fastener (400) is rotated, the bottom of the adjustment fastener (400) compresses upon lower surface (212) which in turn compresses spring (570). Spring (570) is compressed to increase the torque threshold level and spring (570) is uncompressed to decrease the torque threshold level. As the spindle of the milling machine rotates, the spindle also moves downward to maintain the constant set torque threshold level. Referring toFIGS. 1 and 2 A, barrel (100) further comprises a pair of parallel elongated slits (25). Slits (25) form an opening on each opposing side of barrel (100). In operation, an operator can view the compression of spring (570) within slits (25) of barrel (100). - Referring to
FIG. 4 , there is shown an exploded view of bit holder (250). Bit holder (250) further includes plate member (265) which is defined by an upper surface (271) and a lower surface (270). Plate member (265) has a cylindrical shape with a circumference dimensioned and configured to seat within the internal diameter of bottom section (120) as shown inFIG. 1 . - Referring to
FIG. 4A , there is shown an exploded top view of a bit holder (250). The upper surface (275) has a plurality of pockets (280) adapted to fit a plurality of ball bearings. In the present invention each ball bearing is a sphere. Each pocket (280) is adapted with sufficient depth to receive a portion of the area of each sphere. Bottom portion (260) is formed upon the lower surface (270) of the plate member (265) and projects outward to a predetermined distance therefrom. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , hole (251) is formed within the bottom portion (260). Hole (251) is adapted to fit bit (255). Bit (255) can be exchanged to support the tightening and untightening of a plurality of different type of fasteners utilized to secure work pieces during the machining process. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , there is shown an exploded view of driver mechanism (300). Driver mechanism (300) has a cylindrical shape with a circumference dimensioned and configured to seat within the internal diameter of bottom section (120) upon bit holder (250) as shown in FIG. 1. Driver mechanism (300) further comprises plate member (317) which is defined by an upper surface (318) and a lower surface (315). Plate member (317) is dimensioned and configured to seat within the bottom section (12) as shown inFIG. 1 . The lower surface (315) of plate member (317) has a plurality of pockets (310) adapted to fit a plurality of ball bearings. Each pocket (310) is adapted with sufficient depth to receive a portion of the area of each sphere. As shown inFIG. 5A , upper surface (318) is substantially flat. Within bottom section (120), upper surface (318) abuts the bottom of spring (570) as shown inFIG. 1 . - Driver mechanism (300) further comprises locking mechanism (320) for securing driver mechanism (300) in place within the internal diameter of bottom section (120) as shown in
FIG. 1 . As depicted, the locking mechanism (320) further comprises aperture (325) and pin (320). Aperture (325) emanates through the center of the side of plate member (317). Aperture (325) is adapted to receive pin (320) which firmly secures the driver mechanism (300). Each edge of pin (320) sits within each opposing slit (25) of barrel (100) as shown inFIG. 2A . As driver mechanism (300) rotates, each edge of pin (320) reciprocates within slit (25) as soon as the driver mechanism reaches its torque threshold. - To form a cage for the ball bearings, the lower surface (315) of the plate member (317) of driver mechanism (300) in
FIG. 5 is aligned over the upper surface (275) of plate member (265) of the bit holder (250) shown inFIG. 1 . Ball bearings are interposed between driver mechanism (300) and bit holder (250) with a slight gap such that lower surface (315) and upper surface (275) do not abut. The ball bearings allow driver mechanism (300) and the bit holder (250) to simultaneously rotate together. When bit holder (250) exceeds the torque threshold, the driver mechanism (300) and the bit holder (250) rotationally disengages. The ball bearings are locked in place in the cage until the driver mechanism (300) disengages from the bit holder (250). Once disengaged, the driver mechanism continues to rotate jumping one pocket at a time over each ball bearing until the spindle of the machine stops rotation. The bit holder (250) ceases to rotate while the rest of tool (10) continues to rotate until the spindle of the milling machine stops rotation. - The system further comprises an automation component which is part of a numerical program for a milling machine. The automation component controls the rotation of the spindle until the driver mechanism (300) exceeds the predetermined torque threshold and rotationally disengages from the bit holder (250) as shown in
FIG. 1 . The automation component comprises two automated subcomponents (1) an automated tightening component for securing each work piece in place prior to beginning the machining process and (2) an automated untightening component for unsecuring each work piece when the machining process is over. The automated tightening component controls the placement of the tool (10) directly over each fastener (not shown) required to secure the work piece in place, the torque applied in forward direction to fastener to secure the work piece in place, and return of the tool (10) to its home position. The untightening component controls the placement of the tool (10) directly over each fastener (not shown) required to unsecure the work piece from the milling machine work table, the torque applied in a reverse direction to fastener to unsecure the work piece, and return of the tool (10) to its home position. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , generally, a numerical controller (270) is used to automate the operation of a milling machine. In normal operation, the operator would load the numerical program into numerical controller (270) for performing a series of operations on a work piece. The individual tools required to perform the operations are placed within a cache (272). Then, the numerical controller (270) controls the process of loading each required tool in series from the cache (272) of tools into the spindle of the milling machine, perform the operation on the work piece and return the tool back to the cache (272). At the end of the operation, the spindle of the milling machine (5) is returned to its home position. - In operation, the present invention is just another tool located in the cache. Referring to
FIG. 7 , the operator of the milling machine (5) chooses a bit (255) to be place within the bit holder (250). The operator compresses the torque spring to the desired torque threshold level as discussed above. The tool of the present invention is placed within the cache of the milling machine (5). Then, the numerical program including the automation component of the present invention is loaded into the numerical controller as part of the overall machining operation. A plurality of work pieces (6) are secured in some type of holding fixture which is secured upon the work table. Finally, the operator presses the start button on the numerical controller to begin the machining process. The tool holder (4) of the milling machine (5) is adapted to engage neck section (110) for rotational and axial movement along the central axis line. The tool (10) performs the tightening and untightening of work pieces (6) as part of the overall machining process.
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12. A tool, comprising:
an elongate body having a central longitudinal axis, said body having an upper end and a lower end spaced along the axis and an interior chamber between said ends;
a neck section integrally formed at said upper end of said elongate body wherein said neck section is attachable to a rotational machine to rotate said body around the axis;
a bit holder rotationally mounted within said interior chamber and configured to retain a bit extending outwardly from said lower end of said body along the axis;
a driver mechanism situated within said hollow interior chamber and engaged to transmit rotational force imparted to said body to said bit holder;
a breakaway mechanism arranged between said driver mechanism and said bit holder wherein said breakaway mechanism rotationally disengages said driver mechanism from said bit holder when the transmitted rotational force exceeds a preset torque threshold;
a torque threshold adjustment mechanism, wherein said mechanism is adjustable to compress said driver mechanism against said bit holder along the length of said interior chamber to preset the torque threshold; and,
a set screw engaged between an internal bore through said upper end and against a top surface of said torque threshold adjustment mechanism, wherein said set screw is adjustable to adjust said torque threshold adjustment mechanism.
13. The tool of claim 12 , wherein said breakaway mechanism comprises a plurality of ball bearings arranged between said driver mechanism and said bit holder.
14. The tool of claim 13 , wherein said torque threshold adjustment mechanism comprises a torque adjuster with a plate member perpendicular to the axis and a spring engaged between said plate member and said driver mechanism.
15. The tool of claim 14 , wherein said set screw engages said torque adjuster and is rotatable to adjust the advancement of said plate member.
16. The tool of claim 15 , wherein said set screw is engaged with an inner bore of said upper end aligned with the axis and passing through said neck section.
17. The tool of claim 16 , wherein said torque adjuster includes an top portion projecting outwardly towards said neck section along the axis in alignment with said set screw.
18. The tool of claim 14 , wherein said bit holder is compressed against said lower end by said a torque threshold adjustment mechanism.
19. The tool of claim 12 , wherein said driver mechanism includes a cylindrical plate having a diameter rotationally seated within said interior chamber, and a locking pin with a central portion passing through said cylindrical plate and opposing ends received in opposing sidewall portions of said interior chamber.
20. A tool, comprising:
an elongate body having a central longitudinal axis, said body having an upper end and a lower end spaced along the axis and an interior chamber between said ends, at least said lower end being closed;
a bit holder rotationally mounted within said interior chamber and extending outwardly through an opening defined in said lower end of said body, wherein said bit holder is configured to fit a bit aligned with the axis;
a torque transmitter situated within said hollow interior chamber and engaged to transmit rotational force imparted to said body to said bit holder;
a breakaway mechanism arranged between said torque transmitter and said bit holder wherein said breakaway mechanism rotationally disengages said torque transmitter from said bit holder when the transmitted rotational force exceeds a preset torque threshold;
a torque threshold adjustment mechanism, wherein said mechanism is adjustable along the length of said interior chamber to selectively compress and decompress said torque transmitter against said bit holder to preset the torque threshold; and,
a set screw engaged between an internal bore through said upper end and against a top surface of said torque threshold adjustment mechanism, wherein said set screw is adjustable to adjust said torque threshold adjustment mechanism.
21. The tool of claim 20 , comprising a set screw engaged through said upper end of said body, wherein said set screw engages said torque threshold adjustment mechanism and is rotatable to adjust the advancement of said torque threshold adjustment mechanism.
22. The tool of claim 20 , wherein said hollow interior chamber has a cylindrical cross-section with a diameter perpendicular to the axis and wherein said bit holder comprises:
a cylindrical plate having an internal diameter rotationally seated within the internal diameter of said interior chamber; and,
an outward portion extending from said cylindrical plate and protruding through said lower end, wherein said outward portion is adapted to fit a bit.
23. The tool of claim 22 , wherein said bit holder cylindrical plate is compressed against said lower end.
24. The tool of claim 20 , wherein said lower end is closed with a cap secured to said body member with an opening defined in said cap through which said bit holder extends.
25. The tool of claim 24 , wherein said upper end is closed with a neck section attachable to a rotational machine to rotate said body around the axis.
26. A tool, comprising:
an elongate body having a central longitudinal axis, said body having an upper end and a lower end spaced along the axis and a sidewall defining a cylindrical interior chamber;
two parallel elongate slits defined in said sidewall on opposing sides of said axis;
a bit holder rotationally mounted within said interior chamber, wherein said bit holder is configured to fit a bit aligned with the axis;
a driver mechanism situated within said hollow interior chamber and engaged to transmit rotational force imparted to said body to said bit holder, wherein said driver mechanism includes a cylindrical plate having a diameter rotationally seated within the internal diameter of said interior chamber and a locking pin with a central portion passing through said cylindrical plate and opposing ends received in said longitudinal slits; and,
a breakaway mechanism arranged between said driver mechanism and said bit holder wherein said breakaway mechanism rotationally disengages said driver mechanism from said bit holder when the transmitted rotational force exceeds a preset torque threshold and wherein during said disengagement said locking pin opposing ends reciprocate within said longitudinal slits to increase the spacing between said cylindrical plate and said bit holder.
27. The tool of claim 26 , wherein said breakaway mechanism comprises a plurality of ball bearings arranged between opposing pairs of pockets defined in said driver mechanism and said bit holder.
28. The tool of claim 26 , comprising a torque threshold adjustment mechanism engaging said driver mechanism within said interior chamber.
29. The tool of claim 28 , where said torque threshold adjustment mechanism comprises a torque adjuster with a plate member parallel to said cylindrical plate of said driver mechanism, and a spring engaged between said plate member and said driver mechanism.
30. The tool of claim 29 , comprising a set screw engaged with an internal bore of said neck section, wherein said set screw engages said torque adjuster and is rotatable to adjust the compression between said torque adjuster and said driver mechanism.
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