Multibit hand tool.

摘要

A multibit hand tool has a plurality of bits (30) provided in a circular pattern within a handle magazine. A rotatable selector cup (14) at the end (16) of the handle (12) permits selection of a desired bit (30) from the magazine and placement in a chuck (72) in the handle. An elongate slot (46) is provided in the cup (14) to permit the manipulation of the bit (30). An improved guidance arrangement (68) is provided for guiding movement of a bit (30) withdrawn from the handle magazine for insertion in the chuck (72). The guide device (68) prevents rotation of the screwdriver bit (30) while being transferred from the magazine to the chuck (72). An improved arrangement is provided for retaining a bit withdrawn from the handle magazine within the bit selector cup (14) so that bits (30) are not lost. The mounting of the bit selector cup on the handle is improved to facilitate assembly and use of the bit selector cup.