Patent ID: 6095724
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: B25H,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable drill stand assembly for supporting a power drill with a chuck at one end in an elevated and inverted position said adjustable drill stand assembly comprising:a inner column and a outer column, said inner column being slidably located within said outer column;a measuring means comprising a measuring gauge and a measuring gauge locking device;a stabilization means comprising a foot plate attached to the lower end of said inner column;attachment means for supporting and securing said power drill to the upper end of said outer column;actuating means comprising a lever pivotally connected at a pivot point to a outer column support collar;a linking means comprising a linkage pivotally connecting said lever to a locking compression collar on said inner column;a lockable height adjustment means in combination with said locking compression collar, said linkage, said lever, said outer support collar, and said slidable inner column for height adjustment of said adjustable drill stand assembly, whereby said adjustable drill stand height adjustment can be made substantially instantaneous and without concern for angular displacement of a power drill axis, and whereby said measuring gauge can be utilized to locate holes to be drilled without the need to first manually measure and mark locations of holes to be drilled.