SELECTIVELY ROTATABLE TOOL CONNECTOR

摘要

A rotationally adjustable handle and working tool assembly ( 10 ) is provided having an elongated handle ( 12 ) presenting a tool-supporting end ( 22 ), a working tool ( 14 ), and a connector ( 16 ) permitting tool adjustment. The connector ( 16 ) includes a coupler ( 32 ) adapted for connection to the end ( 22 ) of handle ( 12 ), an adjacent tool mount ( 34 ) and a spring assembly ( 36 ). Preferably, the coupler ( 32 ) is permanently connected to the tool end ( 22 ) and has locking splines ( 48 ); the tool mount ( 34 ) is equipped with a tool-supporting element ( 60 ) and locking splines ( 58 ) complemental with the coupler splines ( 48 ). The tool mount ( 34 ) is shiftable against the bias of spring assembly ( 36 ) to allow the user to selectively rotate and securely locate the tool ( 14 ) relative to handle ( 12 ).