Patent ID: 6851339

Claim:
A hand grip ( 1 ) of a screwdriver for bits ( 2 ), the hand grip ( 1 ) comprising: a grip member having a first end ( 1 a ) and a second end ( 1 b ) opposite the first end ( 1 a ); the first end ( 1 a ) having a tool holder ( 3 ) configured to engage the bits ( 2 ); the second end ( 1 b ) having a stationary core ( 4 ) with a round magazine ( 5 ) comprising bit compartments ( 5 a - 5 c ) configured to store the bits ( 2 ), wherein the bit compartments ( 5 a - 5 c ) extend in a direction of the longitudinal axis ( 33 ) of the second end ( 1 b ) of the grip member and are positioned adjacent to one another; the second end ( 1 b ) having a closure device ( 6 ) configured to rotate relative to the stationary round magazine ( 5 ); the closure device ( 6 ) comprising a sleeve ( 8 ) configured to provide an ergonomic outer shape of the second end ( 1 b ) of the grip member, wherein the sleeve ( 8 ) has an upper end ( 9 ) remote from the tool holder ( 3 ) and a lower end ( 10 ) proximal to the tool holder ( 3 ); wherein the sleeve ( 8 ) is rotatably supported on the stationary core ( 4 ) and has an access opening ( 7 ) extending in the direction of the longitudinal axis ( 33 ); wherein the access opening ( 7 ) passes externally across the bit compartments ( 5 a - 5 c ) when the sleeve ( 8 ) is rotated relative to the stationary core ( 4 ); wherein the access opening ( 7 ) is configured to be aligned with one of the bit compartments ( 5 a - 5 c ), respectively, for removal or insertion of the bit ( 2 ); wherein the sleeve ( 8 ) has a length in the direction of the longitudinal axis ( 33 ) such that the upper end ( 9 ) and the lower end ( 10 ) form a continuous, uninterrupted ring, respectively.