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Wrench for hexagonal nuts

US6098501A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 1998
Grant dateAug 8, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 21, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B13/08
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A wrench for rotating hexagonal fasteners includes an opening defined by a sidewall. The sidewall includes a plurality of contact surfaces for contacting respective sides of the fastener. Each contact surface includes two groups of generally parallel ridges separated by a recessed portion. Each of the ridges has a convexly curved top for contacting a side of the fastener.

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