Patent ID: 8480453
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: B25B,B25F

Abstract:
1. A tool comprising: a body having a longitudinal axis; a head including a rotary mechanism with an output member capable of powered rotation; a motor disposed in the body and operatively connected to the rotary mechanism for rotating the output member; and a locking interconnect for attaching the head to the body, the locking interconnect being adapted to selectively permit rotation of the head relative to the body about the longitudinal axis of the body without changing a longitudinal position of the output member with respect to the body while maintaining connection between the head and the body, and to selectively prevent rotation of the head relative to the body when in each angular position of a plurality of angular positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the body, the locking interconnect including a locking detent mechanism, comprising: a release cap; and a spring disposed between the release cap and the retaining member for biasing the retaining member, the release cap being threadably attached to the body and positioned for selectively changing the force applied by the spring on the retaining member.