Adapter for a ratchet wrench for engaging with socket or other tools of the like
US6766716B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/559
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A socket adapter for a ratchet wrench, in which the bottom of the base body of the adapter comprises a coupling portion for engaging with a socket wrench or other liked tools. At the top surface of the base body a locking nut is rotatably disposed for inserting in a drive ratchet of the ratchet wrench. The locking nut is provided with a hexagonal portion at periphery thereof; by rotating the locking nut through a certain angle, the hexagonal portion is accordingly locked manually with any corner of the drive ratchet of the ratchet wrench, such that the socket adapter of the present invention can be detachably fixed in the drive ratchet of the ratchet wrench.
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