Patent ID: 7188555

Claim:
A multi-bit driver comprising: a longitudinal housing including a bit chuck having a tool bit receiving channel, and plurality of actuator channels, and defining a longitudinal axis; a plurality of tool bits nested within said housing in a retracted position; actuating means for selectively extending said tool bits from said retracted position to an extended position whereat the selected tool bit projects from said tool bit receiving channel, and retracting the selected tool bit from said extended position to said retracted position; wherein said bit chuck precludes said tool bit from rotating axially when in said extended position; and, locking means for locking said tool bit in said extended position; wherein each said actuating means is adapted to be easily deflected in a radial direction with respect to said longitudinal axis and resists deflection in a transverse direction relative thereto, to operably align the selected tool bit with said tool bit receiving channel as said tool bit is urged into said extended position.