Patent ID: 6474202
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: B25F

Abstract:
A driver implement for a socket type tool component having a square driver hole, said driver implement comprising an elongated stud having opposite corner portions beveled for fitting closely in a square driver hole in a diagonally extending configuration with such opposite beveled corner portions closely adjacent to and in driving engagement with two opposite corners of the square driver hole. the elongated stud having opposite faces extending between the beveled corner portions and positioned to be spaced inward from the other opposite corners of the driver hole, such opposite faces of the stud being planar and parallel to each other, a tang portion from which the elongated stud extends, the tang portion being adapted to be mounted in a handle for rotation relative thereto about an axis, the stud having grooves extending along the opposite beveled corner portions, and a spring having respective portions secured in and projecting from the grooves for releasably retaining the stud in the driver hole by resilient engagement of the projecting portions of the spring against the two opposite cornes of the square driver hole.