Multi-tool adaptor

摘要

A multi-tool adaptor which enhances overall performance of the multi-tools on which the adaptor is intended and the punch presses with which the multi-tools are desired to interface. The intermediary components relating to the functioning of the multi-tool involve one area of consideration regarding the adaptor design. Another area of consideration for the adaptor design involves the manner by which the stripper plate is operably coupled to the punch holder.

主权项

1. An adaptor for a multi-tool comprising:
a tool shank holder configured to be operably coupled to a tool shank of a multi-tool; a locking ring configured to engage a tool selection wheel of the multi-tool, the locking ring configured to be operably coupled yet rotatable relative to the tool shank holder, whereby the locking ring extends from the tool shank holder and is defined with a plurality of slots; and an index ring configured to be operably joined to the locking ring via a plurality of cam keys, the cam keys being rigidly held to the index ring and extending inward from a periphery of the index ring so as to correspondingly align with the slots of the locking ring; wherein when at least one of the cam keys is inserted within one of the slots of the locking ring, the locking ring is rotationally coupled to the index ring, while the tool shank holder and locking ring are free to move vertically relative to the index ring.