Patent ID: 11931813
Assignee: MUELLER INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Field: Machine tools (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC B  Y | IPC B

Claim 6:
7. A tool holder comprising:
a main body comprising:
a mounting end;
a receiving end positioned opposite the mounting end; and
a body axis extending through a main body bore of the main body;

an extension comprising a tool head attached to a rod, the tool head comprising:
a tool head end configured to receive a cutting tool opposite from the rod;
the rod received within the main body bore; and
a tool length defined between the mounting end and the tool head end; and

a locking mechanism adjustable between a locked position and an unlocked position, the locking mechanism comprising:
a locking sleeve that is axially moveable but rotationally fixed about the body axis; and
a sleeve bore that fits over the main body; wherein:
in the unlocked position:
the locking sleeve is disengaged from at least one of the main body or the extension; and
the tool length is adjustable; and

in the locked position:
the locking sleeve engages the extension and the main body;
the tool head of the extension extends along the body axis beyond the receiving end of the main body; and
the tool length is fixed.