THREAD TAP ADAPTER

摘要

A thread tap adapter for interfacing a driving device with a thread tap to assist in the engagement of the driving device to the thread tap. The thread tap adapter having a retention element for engaging the thread tap at a position remote from the drive portion of the thread tap to maintain the engagement of the thread tap adapter to the thread tap. The retention element also provides a secondary transfer point by which the rotational force applied to the thread tap adapter by the driving device is more efficiently transferred to the thread tap. The thread tap adapter can also comprise at least one radially extending flanges for engaging the driving device and prevent the driving device from inadvertently slipping off the adapter by sliding axially along the thread tap adapter.

主权项

1. A thread tap adapter, comprising:
an adapter body having a first end, a second end, a multi-faceted external surface and a central axial bore extending between the first end and the second end, and wherein the adapter body includes a first flange portion proximate the second end, the first flange portion defining a first engagement face.