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Dual mode torque wrench

US4976159A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 11, 1989
Grant dateDec 11, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B23/14
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A torque wrench is presented which has dual output/reaction modes, with the input and output operating in the same direction in both modes. In one mode, a stationary reaction adapter is outside of an inner rotating torque adapter; in the second mode, a stationary reaction adapter is inside of an outer rotation torque adapter. Torque levels are measured by strain gages mounted on a single reaction arm and are read out digitally.

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