DROP-IN ANCHOR
An installation tool for a drop-in anchor includes a drill bit including a first end configured as a drill for forming a hole in a workpiece for a drop-in anchor. A tool sleeve is securable to the drill bit and includes a tool pocket at least partially receptive of the drill bit therein, and a tool tip configured to drive a plug of a drop-in anchor into an installed position to secure the drop-in anchor in the workpiece.
1 . An installation tool for a drop-in anchor comprising:
a drill bit including a first end configured as a drill for forming a hole in a workpiece for a drop-in anchor; and
a tool sleeve securable to the drill bit including:
a tool pocket at least partially receptive of the drill bit therein; and
a tool tip configured to drive a plug of a drop-in anchor into an installed position to secure the drop-in anchor in the workpiece.
2 . The installation tool of claim 1 , further comprising a connection arrangement between the tool sleeve and the drill bit.
3 . The installation tool of claim 2 , wherein the connection arrangement comprises:
a slot in the drill bit; and
a protrusion at the tool sleeve receivable in the slot.
4 . The installation tool of claim 3 , wherein the slot is substantially j-shaped or z-shaped.
5 . The installation tool of claim 3 wherein the slot is disposed at a collar of the drill bit.
6 . The installation tool of claim 1 , wherein a second end of the drill bit is securable in a chuck of a rotary hammer drill.
7 . A method of installing a drop-in anchor in a workpiece comprising:
forming a hole in a workpiece with a first end of a drill bit;
inserting a drop-in anchor into the hole;
securing a tool sleeve to the drill bit, the tool sleeve including:
a tool pocket at least partially receptive of the first end of the drill bit; and
a tool tip; and
driving a plug of the drop-in anchor into an installed position with the tool tip thereby securing the drop-in anchor to the workpiece.
8 . The method of claim 7 , wherein securing the drill bit to the tool sleeve comprises engaging a protrusion of the tool sleeve with a slot of the drill bit.
9 . The method of claim 8 wherein the slot is substantially j-shaped or z-shaped.
10 . The method of claim 7 , further comprising securing a second end of the drill bit to a chuck of a rotary hammer drill.