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Ratchet wrench structure

US6305247A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 9, 2001
Grant dateOct 23, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 9, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B13/463
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ratchet wrench structure includes a wrench body having a head portion defining a receiving space and a receiving chamber, an annular groove defined in the upper edge of the receiving space, an annular toothed block secured in the receiving space, a locking block pivotally mounted in the receiving chamber and provided with a plurality of engaging teeth mating with the annular toothed block, a spring mounted in the receiving chamber and urged between the inner wall of the receiving chamber and a rear end of the locking block, a cover mounted in the receiving chamber and defining an arcuate groove, and a C-shaped snap secured in and retained by the annular groove of the wrench body and the arcuate groove of the cover, and rested on the annular toothed block.

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