Selective tool handle

Abstract

A tool handle for securing a plurality of tool bits and allowing for individual selection of a desired tool bit without accessing any others. The handle is comprised of an elongated, rounded body rotatably affixed to a cylindrically-shaped cap. The body has cylindrically-shaped cavities located on its periphery that slidingly secure a plurality of tool bits yet allow for visual selection of the desired tool bit. The body has a shaft end and a free cap end having an integral hub of smaller diameter than the body, the hub has a snap fit relationship with an inner rim of the cap member. The cap is substantially cylindrically-shaped having an open end and a covered end. The cap has a cylindrically-shaped inner rim for engaging the hub of the body member in a snap fit arrangement. The covered end of the cap, on its outside surface, has an access door integrally hinged to the circumference of the cap. The access door has a free swinging end with a male snap for engaging a female counterpart, located at the circumference of the cap cover on the same plane as a recess for flatly closing the access door. Under the access door and through the recess section, an access port leads to the cavities holding the tool bits. Upon visual selection of the tool bit and alignment of the port with the respective cavity, the desired tool bit can be individually removed from the handle. Subsequently, the access door can be snap closed to forestall accidental removal of undesired tool bits while the handle is in use.

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