Patent ID: 7631389

Claim:
An apparatus comprising: a handle having a first end and a second end; an actuator attached to the handle; a connector attached to the second end of the handle; a tool plate pivotally attached to the connector for receiving a tool; a hydraulic hose; and a hydraulically actuated brake assembly communicating with the actuator by the hydraulic hose, wherein the brake assembly is operable to releasably hold the tool plate at a position relative to the connector and the handle on operation of the actuator, the brake assembly including: a brake dial attached to the tool plate; a hydraulic hose connector for attaching the hydraulic hose to the brake assembly; a ram housing operably connected to the hydraulic hose connector; a ram operably positioned within the ram housing, wherein the ram is pushed when the actuator is engaged; and a brake pin, engageable by the ram, whereby the brake pin engages the brake dial to prevent pivotal movement of the tool plate.