Patent ID: 6045306
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: B23B,B27C,Y10T

Abstract:
A rotary power tool having a remotely actuated chuck device, said power tool comprising:a casing housing a rotationally driven drive spindle;a chuck device attached to an end of the drive spindle, said chuck device movable between a gripping position wherein said chuck device clamps upon a tool held therein, and a release position wherein said chuck device releases a tool held therein;an actuating device operably engaged with said chuck device to move said chuck device between said gripping and release positions, wherein said actuating device has a portion extending radially beyond a perimeter of said casing;a base concentric on said casing, said base comprising an upper working surface for establishing a working position of said tool held by said chuck device relative to a workpiece, said base rotatably advanceable on said casing for adjusting said working position; andwherein said base further comprises a helical opening therearound having a width to accommodate said portion of said actuating device extending radially beyond the perimeter of said casing as said base is rotatably advanced relative to said casing.