Mechanism for locating a slotted socket relative to a drive transfer housing and combination thereof
US5522285A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for manipulating threaded connectors is disclosed, the device being particularly well suited for manipulating line fittings. The device includes a housing, a socket, a compact drive transfer assembly, and a mechanism for selectively locating the socket relative to the housing. The socket has a split side wall defining a gap and the housing has a gap at one part thereof, together to facilitate passage of the line into the socket for engagement of the fitting. The locating mechanism is actuatable by a user of the device to achieve correspondence of the gaps for engagement and/or disengagement of the device from the line.
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