Tool bit
AssigneeMilwaukee Electric Tool Corporation
InventorsMatthew J. Fiddes, Benjamin L. Miller, James J. Van Essen, Evan H. Fischer
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Abstract
A tool bit including a drive portion having a first maximum outer dimension, a tip having a second maximum outer dimension, a shank extending between the drive portion and the tip, and a sleeve. The shank has a third maximum outer dimension that is less than first and second maximum outer dimensions. The sleeve extends from the drive portion to the tip and surrounds the shank. The sleeve engages a portion of the shank such that the sleeve is inhibited from moving relative to the shank.
Claims20
A tool bit comprising:
- a drive portion having a first maximum outer dimension;
- a tip having a second maximum outer dimension;
- a shank extending between the drive portion and the tip, the shank having a third maximum outer dimension that is less than first and second maximum outer dimensions;
- and
- a sleeve extending from the drive portion to the tip and surrounding the shank, the sleeve including a first end that abuts the drive portion and a second end that abuts the tip.
A tool bit comprising:
- a drive portion configured to be inserted into a power tool;
- a tip configured to engage a work piece;
- a shank extending between the drive portion and the tip;
- and
- a sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the shank, the sleeve being injection molded around the at least a portion of the shank and engaging another feature of the tool bit such that the sleeve is inhibited from rotating relative to the shank.
A tool bit comprising:
- a drive portion configured to be inserted into a power tool;
- a tip configured to engage a work piece;
- a shank extending between the drive portion and the tip;
- and
- a sleeve surrounding at least a portion of the shank, the sleeve including a groove adjacent the drive portion, the groove configured to receive a coupling member from the power tool.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.