Patent ID: 6125719
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: B25D

Abstract:
A slide hammer comprising:a guide sleeve having a distal end and a proximal end, said guide sleeve further having an inner surface defining a longitudinal passageway therein, and a distal stop positioned at said distal end;an impact head slidably secured within said longitudinal passageway at said distal end of said guide sleeve, said impact head having a proximal end which remains within said longitudinal passageway, and a distal end including an impact extension which extends beyond said distal end of said guide sleeve, said impact head being movable between an extended position and a retracted position, the extended position being limited by said distal stop of said guide sleeve;a plunger inserted through said proximal end of said guide sleeve and into said longitudinal passageway, said plunger having a proximal end which extends proximally beyond said proximal end of said guide sleeve, said plunger being slidable within said longitudinal passageway for selective contact with said proximal end of said impact head;said proximal end of said impact head includes a slide portion which is positioned in close contact with said inner surface, and is freely slidable between the extended and retracted positions;a proximal stop formed within said guide sleeve which limits the proximal travel of said impact head within said longitudinal passageway, and defines the limit of the retracted position; andwherein the contact between said plunger and said impact head results in a force transmitted to a targeted object in contact with said distal end of said impact head.