Hand-manipulated torque tool
US6564680B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25G1/066
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hand manipulated torque tool, such as a screwdriver, having two handle portions pivotal between two modes of a straight relationship and a right angle relationship which forms a T-handled tool. A lock mechanism is operative between the handle portions to releasably hold the portions in the selected modes. The mechanism is accessible from the exterior of the tool, and it is operated by user finger pressure and it automatically re-locks upon release of the pressure and the subsequent pivoting of one handle portion to either of the two positions.
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