Ratcheting tool driver
US7222557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B15/04
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ratcheting tool driver has a handle and a ratcheting body that includes a plurality of recesses for receiving a plurality of pawls having teeth formed thereon. A cover is axially secured to the ratcheting body and rotates relative to the body over a limited distance. The cover is formed so that it interacts with the plurality of pawls, which are operatively received in the body recesses so that they engage and disengage teeth formed on a socket ring. The socket ring contains a plurality of teeth on its outer circumference, is received in an axial bore formed in the ratcheting body, and operatively engages the pawl teeth.
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