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Ratchet system for screwdrivers and its use

US11857238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

INNOPROD MEDICAL · FR

Inventors

Philippe Legay · Lannion, FR
Frédéric PEYRE · Chauyroi, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 18, 2020
Grant date	Jan 2, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 18, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/0813
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A click system. Also, a screwdriver that includes a ratchet system. The ratchet system includes at least one handle, at least one rod with a male distal end and a proximal end, an element of cooperation that includes at least two lugs and at least two grooves, each of the at least two grooves include a helical portion. The at least two lugs each cooperate in a predetermined rotation direction with one of the at least two grooves so as to allow the driving of the rod. The ratchet system may be used in mechanics, carpentry or surgery.

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