Patent ID: 6224305
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: B23B,B27C,Y10T

Abstract:
A rotary power tool having a remotely actuated chuck device, said power tool comprising:a rotationally driven drive spindle housed within a casing, said spindle having a longitudinal axis;a chuck device attached to an end of said drive spindle, said chuck device movable between a gripping position wherein said chuck device clamps upon a tool held therein, and a release position wherein said chuck device releases a tool held therein; andan actuating device operably engaged with said chuck device to move said chuck device between said gripping and release positions,wherein said actuating device is electrically operated and is mounted on an upper surface of said casing radially displaced from said chuck device, and wherein said actuating device includes a member that is generally axially movable upon electric current being supplied to said actuating device, said actuating device including at least one solenoid device and a first member interconnecting said movable member to said chuck device.