Patent ID: 8312615

Claim:
A connector for attaching a first toolholder with a threaded bore to a second toolholder with a side activated receiver comprised of: a) a body having a first end and a second end; b) a male threaded portion extending axially along a longitudinal axis to the first end adapted to be mated with the first toolholder; c) a male quick-change portion adapted to be mated with the second toolholder, wherein the male quick-change portion has a shank that extends longitudinally to the second end, wherein the shank has a lockable segment defined by an opening proximate to the second end extending radially therethrough, wherein the opening has a lockable portion with at least one angled forwardly facing surface facing the first end and configured to be engaged to secure the quick-change portion rearwardly within the second toolholder, and wherein the male quick-change portion has a round shank and the lockable portion has a pair of forwardly facing surfaces at circumferentially spaced locations.