Description
This is the generic class for a chuck or a socket, per se, thatis not elsewhere classified, and which includes a means for makinga permanent or temporary and readily-releasable connection betweena holder and an object, such as a tool, work-piece, or rod-likebody, where the gripping means or seat is on or within the holderor base member.
This class includes a recessed handle, a spindle, and the like,adapted to receive a tool, a tang, a rod or like body, whether permanentlyor in such manner as to be readily released.
This class also includes a typical machine-chuck with jawsand a tool-holding socket with a detent to grip the object heldagainst a torsional strain, a rock-drill chuck, a punch-holder,etc., where no torsional strain is applied, and in general any socketedholder and any symmetrical clamping device which may be deemed to bea receiver for positively holding an object against relative movementin at least one direction, generally in symmetrical relation concentricwith the holding member, but in some instances eccentric.