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Manually operated strap wrench for turning generally cylindrical objects

US6789450B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 1, 2002
Grant dateSep 14, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 1, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B13/52
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A strap wrench for turning generally cylindrical objects where the strap wrench includes a manually rotatable thumb wheel which is mounted within a handle. Rotation of the thumb wheel produces lineal movement of a strap that attaches to the handle. The strap wrench is firmly mounted about a generally cylindrical object and applying a twisting force to the strap wrench is to result in turning movement of the generally cylindrical object.

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