Patent ID: 7694400

Claim:
A threaded insert installation tool, comprising: an adapter assembly, wherein said adapter assembly comprises a drive shaft that extends in longitudinal direction along an axis, and wherein the adapter assembly further comprises a clamping ring that attaches said adapter assembly to a driver with a bit socket, a housing that extends longitudinally along said axis, a bracket that connects said clamping ring with said housing, and an internal assembly that is covered by said housing; and a front-end assembly, wherein said front-end assembly comprises a mandrel that extends in longitudinal direction along said axis, said front-end assembly is in a rigid connection with said drive shaft, wherein said front-end assembly is at least partially covered by said housing, wherein said front end assembly is rotatably received inside of said housing in the longitudinal direction along said axis, and wherein said front end assembly has a portion which translates only along the longitudinal direction.