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Ratcheting mechanism and process for making same

US5943755A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 1998
Grant dateAug 31, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49963
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ratcheting mechanism and a process for making same, including a tool handle and a gear and pivotal pawls which are urged into gear engagement by means of springs which can be assembled with the handle before a final cap or actuator is assembled over the end of the handle to enclose the pawls and the springs.

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