摘要 |
A socket retaining means for removably retaining a socket wrench on the outer polygonal or splined end of a drive shaft includes a releaseable engagement between the socket wrench and means on or forming part of a retaining member. The retaining member is a wire spring with a ring shank riding by clamping action in a ring groove on the tip of the drive shaft and having a rearwardly directed retaining shank applying itself or a detent releasably against the socket wrench. |