QUICK-CONNECTOR FOR METALWORKING TOOL AND METHOD THEREFOR

摘要

A quick-connection device is provided for use in quickly connecting and disconnecting a tool from a machine. The device includes a detent mechanism between a tool-side portion and a machine-side portion. Advancing or retracting a sleeve will engage or disengage the detent mechanism, and the sleeve is biased into a detent-engaged position. The device includes a sleeve-retention mechanism configured to hold the sleeve in a detent-disengaged position.