Ergonomic handle for a wrench
US6418820B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25G1/105
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ergonomic wrench for rotating a member in a torquing plane substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the member is provided, having a head portion for engaging the member and a handle extending therefrom in a first longitudinal direction. The invention further includes a handle which is substantially elliptical, having a major axis and a minor axis when viewed in a cross-sectional plane perpendicular to said first longitudinal direction, the major axis of which is arranged substantially perpendicular to the torquing plane.
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