Patent ID: 7780016
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: B25H

Abstract:
1. A tool holder assembly, comprising: (a) a base portion; (b) a holder portion pivotably disposed within the base portion for reciprocating movement between a stored position and a removal position, the holder portion adapted to receive a tool accessory; (c) at least one interference member associated with one of either the base portion or the holder portion, the at least one interference member deforming to engage a portion of the other of either the base portion or the holder portion and defining an interference fit therebetween for selectively restraining the holder portion in the stored position until a predetermined load is applied to overcome the interference fit; and (d) an interlocking structure extending from the base, wherein the interlocking structure is (1) at least partially disposed within the holder portion to engage a recess portion of the tool accessory when the tool accessory is disposed within the holder portion and the holder portion is displaced into the stored position to selectively restrain the tool accessory within the holder portion, and (2) disengaged from the recess portion of the tool accessory when the tool accessory is disposed within the holder portion and the holder portion is in the removal position.