Inventors:
Alan E. Nassar - Goffstown NH
International Classification:
F17D 2300
Abstract:
An adapter device for attachment to a drive member having a clutch biased into disengagement for converting that drive member into a positive rotational drive member. The adaptor device comprising an outer casing having first and second opposed openings and a slot in a sidewall of the outer casing, the second opening having an interior thread for engaging an exterior threaded portion of the drive member. A drive shank having a first end thereof for engaging a rotatable member and a second end thereof for engaging a drive end of the drive member is supported by the outer casing. A bearing is provided in a recessed area of the drive shank and the bearing is connected, via a collar, with a handle extending through the slot in the outer casing to facilitate operation of the device wherein, when the handle is in a first stationary position, the drive shank causes continuous engagement of the clutch and, when the handle is in a second stationary position, the drive shank allows disengagement of the clutch but may cause engagement of the clutch when biased in a direction toward the clutch.