Patent ID: 6698319
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A tool retaining device comprising:a shaft including a first end having a socket opening formed therein, a first tool member attached to said socket opening of said shaft, a bucket including a first end secured to said shaft and including a bore formed therein, and including a second end, said first tool member being received in said bore of said second end of said bucket, said bucket including a peripheral flange extended radially inward from said second end thereof, a casing slidably received in said second end of said bucket, and including a magnetic member engaged therein, and including an orifice formed therein for slidably receiving said first tool member, said first tool member being slidably engaged through said magnetic member and said casing and extendible outward of said casing, said casing including a peripheral rib extended radially outward therefrom for engaging with said peripheral flange of said bucket and for limiting a movement of said casing relative to said bucket and for preventing said casing from being disengaged from said bucket, and means for biasing said casing away from said bucket.