EP3137263B1 - Outil à plusieurs embouts doté d'un mécanisme à rochet bidirectionnel - Google Patents

Outil à plusieurs embouts doté d'un mécanisme à rochet bidirectionnel Download PDF

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EP3137263B1
EP3137263B1 EP15785383.9A EP15785383A EP3137263B1 EP 3137263 B1 EP3137263 B1 EP 3137263B1 EP 15785383 A EP15785383 A EP 15785383A EP 3137263 B1 EP3137263 B1 EP 3137263B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B15/00—Screwdrivers
    • B25B15/02—Screwdrivers operated by rotating the handle
    • B25B15/04—Screwdrivers operated by rotating the handle with ratchet action
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B23/00—Details of, or accessories for, spanners, wrenches, screwdrivers
    • B25B23/0007—Connections or joints between tool parts
    • B25B23/0035—Connection means between socket or screwdriver bit and tool
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25F—COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B25F1/00—Combination or multi-purpose hand tools
    • B25F1/02—Combination or multi-purpose hand tools with interchangeable or adjustable tool elements
    • B25F1/04—Combination or multi-purpose hand tools with interchangeable or adjustable tool elements wherein the elements are brought into working positions by a pivoting or sliding movement
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
    • B25G1/00—Handle constructions
    • B25G1/08—Handle constructions with provision for storing tool elements
    • B25G1/085—Handle constructions with provision for storing tool elements for screwdrivers, wrenches or spanners

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  • the present invention relates to multi-bit tools, and more particularly to ratcheting multi-bit tools.
  • Multi-bit tools such as screwdrivers
  • screwdrivers have been widely available to the public for many years.
  • Multi-bit tools provide a convenient means for having various types of working bits readily available for use.
  • Previously types of multi-bit tools have removable and replaceable working bits that are typically are stored in the handle of the driver.
  • the working bits may be manually inserted one at a time, as selected, in an in-use position into a bit chuck at the front of the driver, or alternatively may be inserted into an extension member that is itself inserted into the open front end of the bit chuck.
  • ratchet mechanism For increased convenience in terms of turning of threaded fasteners by a handheld driver, it is known to include a ratchet mechanism in multi-bit tools having removable and replaceable working bits.
  • the ratchet mechanism is operatively disposed between the bit chuck and the main body of the driver. The rotational direction of ratcheting of the ratchet mechanism is selectable for turning threaded fasteners either clockwise or counter-clockwise.
  • ratchet mechanism For the multi-bit tools having removable and replaceable working bits as described above, the inclusion of a ratchet mechanism is quite straight forward. The longitudinal forces experienced by the driver during use, in reaction to pushing the driver onto a threaded fastener, are simply transmitted through the rachet mechanism to the handle.
  • the ratchet screwdriver includes a driving stem having a gear rotatably engaged in the bore of a handle and having a free end or engaging with a fastener to be driven.
  • a ratchet mechanism is engaged in the handle and engaged with the gear of the driving stem portion electively driving the driving stem.
  • a barrel is rotatably engaged on the driving stem and removable along the driving stem or engaging around the fastener and for preventing the fastener from being tilted and preventing the fastener from hurting the hand of the user.
  • More recent multi-bit tools include a plurality of bit assemblies, typically six bit assemblies, operatively mounted within the main body of the driver.
  • each bit assembly includes a working bit secured to some type of bit extension, to form an operational mechanism.
  • a manually operable actuation mechanism of some sort, possibly even a spring loaded actuation mechanism, is connected to the bit extension.
  • Each bit assembly is movable singularly, or in other words one at a time, between a retracted position within the main body of the driver and a forwardly extended in-use position whereat a working bit at the front end of bit assembly extends forwardly from the bit chuck of the driver for use.
  • each bit assembly when it is in its forwardly extended in-use position has a rearwardly facing surface that abuts in force transmitting relation against a generally forwardly facing surface that is either on the main body of the driver or on an internal part or portion of the driver, to thereby support the selected bit assembly in place during use.
  • United States patent 6,928,908 discloses a revolving screwdriver comprising a hollow handle with a ratchet device mounted thereon.
  • the ratchet device comprises a seat, a ratchet shaft and a knob.
  • a revolving cylinder is disposed within the hollow handle and includes a plurality of axial, peripheral cartridges. Each peripheral cartridge is capable of receiving a plurality of solid hexagonal shanks having a section of a hexagon.
  • a spring depressible ball in the handle is adapted to enter one of a plurality of recesses of the revolving cylinder for rotationally positioning a desired shank in alignment with the rear end.
  • a push rod is operated via pushing of the cap to readily move the selected solid shank out of the cartridge and into the rear end of the hollow ratchet shaft.
  • a multi-bit tool as claimed in claim 1.
  • the multi-bit tool comprises a handle defining a longitudinal axis; a bit chuck having a bit-receiving opening and mounted on the handle for rotation of the bit chuck and the handle with respect to each other, about an axis of rotation; a plurality of working bits operatively retained by the handle for movement between a retracted position whereat the working bit is generally disposed within the handle, and an in-use position whereat the working bit is received in torque transmitting relation by the bit chuck and extends through the bit-receiving opening; means for moving the working bits, as selected, singularly between the retracted position and the in-use position; means for selectively retaining a working bit in the forwardly extended in-use configuration; a bi-directional rotation-locking mechanism operatively interposed between the handle and the bit chuck; a coupler for each working bit, each coupler having a first component operatively connected to the working bit and a second component
  • a ratchet sleeve for a multi-bit tool having a plurality of individually selectable working bits is also disclosed, which may form part of the multi-bit tool of claim 1.
  • the ratchet sleeve comprises a main body having an outer handle portion and an inner driver-gripping portion connected one to the other for rotation of the outer handle portion and the inner driver-gripping portion with respect to each other about an axis of rotation; and a bi-directional rotation-locking mechanism operatively interposed between the outer handle portion and the inner driver-gripping portion.
  • a bit assembly for use in a multi-bit tool is also disclosed, which may form part of the multi-bit tool of claim 1.
  • the bit assembly comprises a bit holder having a bit-receiving recess; a bit extension attached in angularly variable relation to the bit holder; and a working bit having a front working end and a back end. The working bit is captured at its back end by the bit holder for rotation about the axis of rotation.
  • a bit mechanism for use in a multi-bit tool is also disclosed, which may form part of the multi-bit tool of claim 1.
  • the bit mechanism comprises a bit holder having a back end base portion and an annular wall structure extending forwardly from a back end adjacent the back end base portion to a front end, and defines a bit-receiving recess.
  • the annular wall structure defines an axis of rotation.
  • a working bit has a front working end and a back end. The working bit is captured at its back end by the bit holder for rotation about the axis of rotation.
  • a bit holder for use with a bit mechanism in a multi-bit tool is also disclosed, which may form part of the multi-bit tool of claim 1.
  • the bit holder comprises a back end base portion and an annular wall structure extending forwardly from a back end adjacent the back end base portion to a front end; and a bit-receiving recess defined by the back end base portion and the annular wall structure; wherein the annular wall structure defines an axis of rotation for a bit inserted therein.
  • a bit assembly for use in a multi-bit tool is also disclosed, which may form part of the multi-bit tool of claim 1.
  • the bit assembly comprises a series of parts connected together in torque transmitting relation one to the next, the parts comprising, in seriatim, a handle, a bi-directional rotation-locking mechanism, a bit chuck, a bit holder of a bit assembly, and a selected working bit.
  • a bit assembly for use in a multi-bit tool is also disclosed, which may form part of the multi-bit tool of claim 1.
  • the bit assembly comprises a series of parts connected together in torque transmitting relation one to the next, the parts comprising, in seriatim, a handle, a bi-directional rotation-locking mechanism, a bit chuck, a rotational indexing system, a bit holder of a bit assembly, and a selected working bit.
  • a multi-bit tool is also disclosed, which does not fall within the scope of the invention as claimed, the tool comprising a handle defining a longitudinal axis; a bit chuck having a bit-receiving opening and mounted on the handle for rotation of the bit chuck and the handle with respect to each other, about an axis of rotation; a plurality of working bits operatively retained by the handle for movement between a retracted position whereat the working bit is generally disposed within the handle, and an in-use position whereat the working bit is received in torque transmitting relation by the bit chuck and extends through the bit-receiving opening; means for moving the working bits, as selected, singularly between the retracted position and the in-use position; means for selectively retaining a working bit in the forwardly extended in-use configuration; a bi-directional rotation-locking mechanism operatively interposed between the handle and the bit chuck; wherein each of the working bits are part of a corresponding bit assembly; wherein each bit assembly has a bit holder; wherein
  • the multi-bit tool 100 comprises a handle 110, a bit chuck 130, a plurality of working bits 150, with each working bit 150 being part of a corresponding bit assembly 170, means 190 for moving the working bits 150, bi-directional rotation-locking mechanism 220, and a coupler 240.
  • the handle 110 has a front end 111 and a back end 112 and defines a longitudinal axis "L" that generally extends the length of the multi-bit tool 100 from the front end 111 to the back end 112.
  • the handle 110 is preferably made from a suitable plastic material and has a substantially hollow interior 114 defined by an inner surface 115.
  • the substantially hollow interior 114 houses various components of the multi-bit tool 100.
  • the outer surface 116 of the handle 110 forms a suitable grip for turning the multi-bit tool 100, or at least the handle 110 portion of the multi-bit tool 100, about the longitudinal axis "L".
  • a bit chuck 130 has a dodecagonally (twelve sided) shaped bit-receiving opening 131 and is mounted on the handle 110 at the front end 111 thereof for rotation of the bit chuck 130 and the handle 110 with respect to each other, about an axis of rotation "R".
  • the bit chuck 130 comprises a forward bit chuck portion 132 having a front end 133 and a back end 134 and a rearward bit chuck portion 137 having a front end 138 and a back end 139.
  • the forward bit chuck portion 132 and the rearward bit chuck portion 137 are held together by a large "C"-clip 119 engaged in co-operating annular slots 141a, 141b in the forward bit chuck portion 132 and the rearward bit chuck portion 137, respectively.
  • the forward bit chuck portion 132 is disposed in surrounding relation, adjacent its back end 134, with respect to the front end 138 of the rearward bit chuck portion 137.
  • the multi-bit tool 100 further comprises a ball bearing assembly 160 having a first handle member 161 and a second handle member 162.
  • the first handle member 161 is securely connected in torque transmitting relation to the bit chuck 130 by means of threaded fasteners or a suitable adhesive (not specifically shown).
  • the second handle member 162 is securely connected in torque transmitting relation to the handle 110, at the front end 111 of the handle 110.
  • the first handle member 161 and the second handle member 162 are connected one to the other by the ball bearing assembly 160 for rotational movement one with respect to the other about the axis of rotation "R".
  • the bit chuck 130 is mounted on the handle 110 for rotation of the bit chuck 130 and the handle 110 with respect to each other, about an axis of rotation "R".
  • the multi-bit tool 100 further comprises a bit holder 164 having a bit-receiving recess 165 open to the front end of the bit holder 164 an disposed immediately rearwardly of the bit-receiving opening 131 of the bit chuck 130.
  • a bit extension 166 is attached in angularly variable relation to the bit holder 164, so as to extend generally rearwardly from the bit holder 164.
  • the bit extension 166 connects to a corresponding actuator mechanism, which is the means 190 for moving the working bits 150, as selected, singularly between said retracted position and said in-use position.
  • the bit holder 164 comprises a back end base portion 167 and an annular wall structure 168 extending forwardly from a back end 168b adjacent the back end base portion 167 to a front end 168f.
  • the annular wall structure 168 defines the bit-receiving recess 165 and the axis of rotation "R".
  • the annular wall structure 168 should be made from a flexible plastic material.
  • the back end base portion 167 and the annular wall structure 168 of the bit holder 164 are integrally formed one with the other.
  • the bit holder 164 has an outer surface 116 comprising a plurality of flat surfaces 169 disposed in angled relation one to the next around the perimeter of the bit holder 164.
  • the plurality of flat surfaces 169 are grippable in torque transmitting relation by a co-operating bit chuck 130.
  • the annular wall structure 168 comprises a plurality of wall portions 168w extending forwardly from the back end to the front end, and an equal plurality of forwardly extending slots 169s, each slot 169s having a front end and a back end. Adjacent ones of the wall portions 168w have one slot 169s disposed therebetween.
  • each of the forwardly extending slots 169s is open at its front end 169f in order to permit the back end of the working bit 150 to more readily slide in and out of the bit holder 164.
  • the plurality of working bits 150 are operatively retained by the handle 110, as perhaps can be best seen in Figure 7 , for movement between a retracted position and an in-use position.
  • the six bit assemblies 170 are in their respective retracted positions.
  • Figures 1, 2 and 6 through 9 one selected bit assembly 170 is in its in-use position.
  • five bit assemblies 170 are in their respective retracted positions.
  • the working bit 150 is received in torque transmitting relation by the bit chuck 130 and extends through the bit-receiving opening 131 of the bit chuck 130.
  • Each of the working bits 150 is part of a corresponding bit assembly 170, and the corresponding plurality of bit assemblies 170 are operatively mounted within the handle 110.
  • Each working bit 150 has a front working end 150f and a back end 150b and extends therebetween, and preferably is integrally formed from a single piece of plastic material.
  • the front working end 150f may be any desirable type of bit or blade or the like.
  • the central section of each working bit 150 is hexagonally shaped in cross-section to engage the bit-receiving opening 131 in torque transmitting relation.
  • the working bit 150 has an annular channel 154 disposed adjacent the back end of the working bit 150.
  • a small "C”-clip 155 extends partially through the forward bit chuck portion 132 to engage an annular channel 154 in the working bit 150 in interfering relation with the portion of the bit holder 164 that defines the annular channel 154, to thereby retain the working bit 150 in place until it is specifically pulled out.
  • the working bit 150 is captured at its back end by the bit holder 164 for rotation about the axis of rotation "R".
  • each of the working bits 150 is part of a corresponding bit assembly 170, and that the working bit 150 is connected to the bit holder 164, which is also part of the bit assembly 170, for rotational movement one with respect to the other.
  • the working bit 150 includes a first portion 173 of an indexing system 172 and the bit holder 164 includes a second portion 174 of the indexing system 172.
  • the first portion 173 of the indexing system 172 comprises a plurality of radially projecting teeth 173 on the outer surface of the back end portion 151 of the working bit 150.
  • the radially projecting teeth 173 are elongate front to back and also are aligned along the axis of rotation "R".
  • the second portion 174 of the indexing system 172 is retained by the annular wall structure 168 and comprises a plurality of inwardly facing channels 174 shaped, dimensioned and otherwise adapted to engage the radially projecting teeth 173 on the outer surface of the back end portion 151 of the working bit 150.
  • the first portion 173 and the second portion 174 of the indexing system 172 co-operate with each other to thereby index the working bit 150 with respect to the bit holder 164 in a plurality of rotational positions about the axis of rotation "R".
  • Each of the inwardly facing channels 174 is aligned along the axis of rotation "R".
  • the number of inwardly facing channels 174 is preferably twice the number of flat surfaces 169 on the outer surface 116 of the bit holder 164. This permits the first portion 173 of the indexing system 172 to be received in the inwardly facing channels 174 every thirty (30) degrees of rotation of the working bit 150 with respect to the bit holder 164.
  • the indexing system 172 precludes the working bit 150 from freely turning to any rotational angle within the bit holder 164. Such free rotational turning of the working bit 150 is highly undesirable since the working bit 150 would have trouble rotationally lining up with the dodecagonally (twelve sided) shaped bit-receiving opening 131 in the bit chuck 130. Instead, the twelve positions of the indexing system 172 help rotationally align the working bit 150 with the dodecagonally (twelve sided) shaped bit-receiving opening 131 in bit chuck 130, while allowing the working bit 150 to have some rotational freedom, in case there is rotational mis-alignment with the bit-receiving opening 131.
  • the means 190 for moving the working bits 150 comprises at least one actuator mechanism, and in the first embodiment as illustrated, the at least one actuator mechanism comprise a plurality of actuator mechanisms 190, one for each working bit 150.
  • the overall structure and operation of the actuator mechanism is not germane to this patent document. Any suitable actuator mechanism could be used.
  • the multi-bit tool 100 further comprises means 200 for selectively retaining a working bit 150 in the forwardly extended in-use configuration.
  • the means 200 for selectively retaining a working bit 150 in the forwardly extended in-use configuration comprises a forwardly facing abutment surface 200 on the central post 202 within the handle 110, disposed between the six bit assemblies 150.
  • the forwardly facing abutment surface 200 can alternatively be elsewhere within the handle 110.
  • any other suitable means 200 for selectively retaining a working bit 150 in the forwardly extended in-use configuration can be used.
  • the multi-bit tool 100 of the present invention further comprises a bi-directional rotation-locking mechanism 220 operatively interposed between the handle 110 and the bit chuck 130.
  • the bi-directional rotation-locking mechanism 220 comprises a bi-directional ratchet mechnism 220.
  • the first pawl portion 221 can engage the selector ring 224 to preclude movement of the handle 110 with respect to the bit chuck 130, in the first rotational direction "A". Accordingly, rotation or attempted of the handle 110 about the longitudinal axis "L" by the hand of a user, or by an automatic means in another embodiment, would cause corresponding rotation of the bit chuck 130 about the longitudinal axis "L", thereby permitting a threaded fastener to be turned.
  • the first pawl portion 221 permits movement of the handle 110 with respect to the bit chuck 130, in the second rotational direction "B". Accordingly, such rotation of the handle 110 about the longitudinal axis "L” by the hand of a user, or by an automatic means in another embodiment, would not cause corresponding rotation of the bit chuck 130 about the longitudinal axis "L", thereby precluding a threaded fastener from being turned.
  • the second pawl portion 222 can engage the selector ring 224 to preclude movement of the handle 110 with respect to the bit chuck 130, in the second rotational direction "B". Accordingly, rotation or attempted rotation of the handle 110 about the longitudinal axis "L” by the hand of a user, or by an automatic means in another embodiment, would cause corresponding rotation of the bit chuck 130 about the longitudinal axis "L", thereby permitting a threaded fastener to be turned.
  • the second pawl portion 222 permits movement of the handle 110 with respect to the bit chuck 130, in the first rotational direction.
  • the multi-bit tool 100 further comprises a coupler 240 for each working bit 150.
  • Each coupler 240 has a first component 241 operatively connected to the working bit 150 and a second component 242 operatively connected to the means 190 for moving the working bits 150.
  • the first component 241 and the second component 242 are connected one to the other for rotational movement one with respect to the other.
  • the first component 241 and the second component 242 are connected one to the other free rotational movement one with respect to the other about the axis of rotation "R".
  • the first component 241 of the coupler 240 comprises a back end portion 151 of the working bit 150.
  • the second component 242 of the coupler 240 comprises the bit holder 164 having a bit-receiving recess 165 and defining the axis of rotation "R".
  • the working bit 150 is captured at the back end portion 151 by the bit holder 164 for rotation about the axis of rotation "R”.
  • the coupler 240 comprises a ball and socket joint.
  • Each coupler 240 is part of a corresponding bit assembly 170.
  • each bit assembly 170 comprises the working bit 150 and further comprises a bit
  • the coupler 240 could comprise a ball bearing mechanism.
  • first coupler 240 as described above, and that there is also a second coupler 240 disposed between the working bit 150 and the connected bit extension 166.
  • bit assembly 170 for use in multi-bit tool 100.
  • the bit assembly 170 comprises a series of parts connected together in torque transmitting relation one to the next. These parts comprise, in seriatim, the handle 110, the bi-directional rotation-locking mechanism 220, the bit chuck 130, the bit holder 164 of the bit assembly 170, and the selected working bit 150.
  • bit assembly 170 for use in multi-bit tool 100.
  • the bit assembly 170 comprises a series of parts connected together in torque transmitting relation one to the next.
  • the parts comprise, in seriatim, a handle 110, a bi-directional rotation-locking mechanism 220, a bit chuck 130, a rotational indexing system 172, a bit holder 164 of a bit assembly 170, and a selected working bit 150.

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  1. Outil (100) à embouts multiples comportant :
    une poignée (110) définissant un axe longitudinal (L) ;
    un mandrin (130) d'embout doté d'une ouverture (131) de réception d'embout et monté sur ladite poignée en vue d'une rotation dudit mandrin d'embout et de ladite poignée l'un par rapport à l'autre, autour d'un axe de rotation (R) ;
    une pluralité d'embouts (150) de travail retenus fonctionnellement par ladite poignée en vue d'un mouvement entre une position rétractée dans laquelle ledit embout de travail est généralement disposé à l'intérieur de ladite poignée, et une position en cours d'utilisation dans laquelle ledit embout de travail est reçu dans une relation de transmission de couple par ledit mandrin d'embout et s'étend à travers ladite ouverture de réception d'embout ;
    un moyen (190) servant à déplacer lesdits embouts de travail, tels que sélectionnés, individuellement entre ladite position rétractée et ladite position en cours d'utilisation ;
    un moyen (200) servant à retenir sélectivement un embout de travail dans ladite configuration en cours d'utilisation s'étendant vers l'avant ;
    un mécanisme bidirectionnel (220) de verrouillage en rotation interposé fonctionnellement entre ladite poignée et ledit mandrin d'embout ;
    un coupleur (240) pour chaque embout de travail, chaque coupleur comprenant un premier composant (241) relié fonctionnellement audit embout de travail et un second composant (242) relié fonctionnellement audit moyen servant à déplacer lesdits embouts de travail, et ledit premier composant et ledit second composant étant reliés l'un à l'autre en vue d'un mouvement de rotation l'un par rapport à l'autre.
  2. Outil (100) à embouts multiples selon la revendication 1, ledit embout (150) de travail présentant une extrémité avant (150f) de travail et une extrémité arrière (150b), et ledit second composant (242) dudit coupleur (240) comportant un porte-embout (164) doté d'un évidement (165) de réception d'embout et définissant un axe de rotation (R), et ledit embout de travail étant capturé au niveau de ladite partie d'extrémité arrière par ledit porte-embout en vue d'une rotation autour dudit axe de rotation.
  3. Outil (100) à embouts multiples selon la revendication 1, chacun desdits embouts (150) de travail faisant partie d'un ensemble (170) d'embout correspondant, et chacun desdits coupleurs (240) faisant partie dudit ensemble d'embout correspondant.
  4. Outil (100) à embouts multiples selon la revendication 1, comportant en outre un porte-embout (164) doté d'un évidement (165) de réception d'embout, un prolongement (166) d'embout lié dans une relation angulairement variable audit porte-embout, ledit embout (150) de travail présentant une extrémité avant (150f) de travail et une extrémité arrière (150b), et ledit embout de travail étant capturé à son extrémité arrière par ledit porte-embout en vue d'une rotation autour dudit axe de rotation (R).
  5. Outil (100) à embouts multiples selon la revendication 1, ledit embout (150) de travail comprenant une première partie (173) d'un système (172) d'indexage et ledit porte-embout (164) comprenant une seconde partie (174) dudit système d'indexage, et ladite première partie et ladite seconde partie dudit système d'indexage coopérant entre elles pour indexer ainsi ledit embout de travail par rapport audit porte-embout dans une pluralité de positions angulaires autour dudit axe de rotation (R).
  6. Outil (100) à embouts multiples selon la revendication 5, ledit porte-embout (164) comportant une partie (167) de base d'extrémité arrière et une structure (168) de paroi annulaire s'étendant vers l'avant d'une extrémité arrière (168b) adjacente à ladite partie de base d'extrémité arrière jusqu'à une extrémité avant (168f), et ladite structure de paroi annulaire définissant ledit évidement (165) de réception d'embout et ledit axe de rotation (R).
  7. Outil (100) à embouts multiples selon la revendication 6, ladite première partie (173) dudit système (172) d'indexage étant retenue par ladite structure (168) de paroi annulaire.
  8. Outil (100) à embouts multiples selon la revendication 7, ladite structure (168) de paroi annulaire étant constituée d'une matière plastique souple.
  9. Outil (100) à embouts multiples selon la revendication 8, ladite structure (168) de paroi annulaire comportant une pluralité de parties (168w) de paroi s'étendant vers l'avant de ladite extrémité arrière (168b) à ladite extrémité avant (168f), et une pluralité égale de fentes (169s) s'étendant vers l'avant, chaque fente présentant une extrémité avant et une extrémité arrière, des parties adjacentes parmi lesdites parties de paroi ayant une fente disposées entre elles.
  10. Outil (100) à embouts multiples selon la revendication 9, chacune desdites fente (169s) qui s'étendent vers l'avant étant ouverte à son extrémité avant.
  11. Outil (100) à embouts multiples selon la revendication 9, ladite première partie (173) dudit système (172) d'indexage comportant une pluralité de rainures (174) orientées vers l'intérieur dans ladite structure (168) de paroi annulaire, chacune alignée suivant ledit axe de rotation (R), et ladite seconde partie (174) dudit système (172) d'indexage comportant une pluralité de dents (173) radialement saillantes profilées, dimensionnées et adaptées autrement pour interagir avec lesdites rainures orientées vers l'intérieur dans ladite structure de paroi annulaire.
  12. Outil (100) à embouts multiples selon la revendication 1 ou 11 :
    ledit embout (150) de travail présentant une extrémité avant (150f) de travail et une extrémité arrière (150b) ;
    ledit second composant (242) dudit coupleur (240) comportant un porte-embout (164) doté d'un évidement (165) de réception d'embout et définissant un axe de rotation (R) ;
    ledit embout de travail étant capturé au niveau de ladite partie d'extrémité arrière par ledit porte-embout en vue d'une rotation autour dudit axe de rotation ; et
    ledit porte-embout (164) présentant une surface extérieure (116) comportant une pluralité de surfaces plates (169) disposée dans une relation oblique l'une par rapport à la suivante autour d'un périmètre dudit porte-embout, et ladite pluralité de surfaces plates pouvant être serrée dans une relation de transmission de couple par le mandrin (130) d'embout.
  13. Outil (100) à embouts multiples selon la revendication 12, lorsqu'elle est dépendante de la revendication 11, le nombre de rainures (174) orientées vers l'intérieur étant le double du nombre de surfaces plates (169) sur ladite surface extérieure (116) dudit porte-embout (164).
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