Adaptor with quick release mechanism

A quick-release adaptor for a tool for a torque limiter, the tool having a radial groove in an exterior thereof, the quick-release adaptor comprising:

• a housing having a first opening at a first end, a second opening at a second end, the first opening engaging a drive shaft of the torque limiter, the drive shaft being axially and rotationally connect to the housing, the second opening receiving the tool;
• a groove on an exterior of the housing between the first end and the second end;
• at least one through hole extending through the groove and into an interior of the housing;
• a ball bearing seated within the through hole;
• and
• a spring clamp in the groove and extending over the ball bearing to exert a radially inward force on the ball bearing.

A quick-release adaptor for a tool for a torque limiter, comprising:

• a housing having a first opening at a first end, a second opening at a second end, the first opening engaging a drive shaft of the torque limiter assembly, the second opening receiving the tool, and the drive shaft being axially and rotationally connect to the housing;
• a groove on an exterior of the housing between the first end and the second end;
• at least one through hole extending through the groove and into an interior of the housing;
• a ball bearing seated within each of the at least one through hole;
• a spring clamp in the groove and extending over the ball bearing to exert a radially inward force on the ball bearings;
• and,
• a plurality of fingers at the second end of the housing, the fingers assisting in receiving the tool and leading the tool into the second opening of the housing.