Patent ID: 6398466
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: B23B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A power drivable chuck for receiving and clamping a shank, which comprises:a body having a bore therein formed about an axis thereof; a first clamping segment located within a first portion, and spaced from the axis, of the bore and mounted to preclude movement of the segment toward the axis; a second clamping segment located opposite the first clamping segment within a second portion, and spaced from the axis, of the bore and mounted to facilitate movement of the segment toward the axis; a first-segment shank-engaging rib extending from the first clamping segment toward the axis; a second-segment shank-engaging rib extending from the second clamping segment; and means for urging the second clamping segment toward the first clamping segment to clamp the shank therebetween.