Universal tools
US10549411B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/12
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A universal tool which can be a screwdriver, wrench, pliers, or any other tool. The tool can operate on an object (e.g., a screw, bolt, etc.) of any shape because of a set of pins that can mold to match a shape of the object. For example, a same universal screwdriver has pegs which mold themselves to match a shape of a slotted screw head or mold themselves to match a shape of a philips screw head. A user of the universal screwdriver can then turn such screw by turning the universal screwdriver in a standard fashion. When the universal screwdriver is removed from the object, then the pegs automatically revert themselves to a default position so a different shaped screw head can then be operated on.
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