Patent ID: 8746113
Filing Date: 2014-06-10
Classification: B25B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. In a universal joint for use with a torque transmitting tool, said universal joint comprising a first part, a second part comprising a drive stud, and at least one coupling element coupled between the first and second parts, said at least one coupling element configured to transmit torque between the first and second parts, the improvement comprising: a guide in the second part oriented at an oblique angle with respect to a central longitudinal axis of the drive stud; an engaging element movably mounted in the guide to extend out of the drive stud and engage a tool attachment when in an engaging position and to release the tool attachment when in a releasing position; an actuating element coupled with the engaging element such that for at least some positions of the engaging element, longitudinal movement of the actuating element with respect to the second part necessarily results in movement of the engaging element to the releasing position; said actuating element crossing the central longitudinal axis and including a peripheral portion and a central portion, said peripheral portion oriented at least in part at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the drive stud and comprising a first sloping arm extending at an oblique angle away from the central portion.