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Torque wrench

US4060137A · kind A · utility

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29Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 3, 1976
Grant dateNov 29, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 3, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B23/145
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A torque wrench is presented having bidirectional operating capability, accurate readout, and preset or load selection capability. The input drives a pair of ring gears, one of which is connected to the output of the wrench and the other of which is part of a reaction arm system which interacts with the readout and preset features.

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