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Hand tool with adjustable fastening head and variable output torque

US10882164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2016
Grant dateJan 5, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25G1/063
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hand tool for fastening a fastener, such as a screw. The hand tool comprises a handle and a rotatable fastening head connected to a first end of the handle, and engaged with a manually driven actuator. The hand tool further comprises a fixed fastening head connected to a second end of the handle, which is configured to apply a configurable fastening torque to the fastener The fixed fastening head is selectively pivotable with respect to the handle about an axis parallel to the center axis of the fixed fastening head.

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