| 摘要 |
Embodiments are disclosed for a tool-less clamping apparatus for a reciprocating tool having a reciprocating spindle having a center axis and at least one radially oriented aperture and a receiving slot at its forward end for receiving a tool accessory, the apparatus having an unclamped position and a clamped position, and comprising a hollow generally cylindrical sleeve secured to the spindle, a hollow generally cylindrical collar configured to fit on the sleeve and being rotatable relative to the spindle and the sleeve, the collar having an inner cam surface that increases in radius from the axis through a first predetermined circumferential arc in a first direction, a spring operatively connected to provide a biasing force to the collar toward its clamped position, and a detent pin positioned in the spindle aperture and configured to engage a hole in the tool accessory and thereby firmly hold the tool accessory in the apparatus when urged into contact with the tool accessory. |
