Torque limiting driver and assembly
US7793573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/1427
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque-limiting driver. The driver comprises a handle having a housing, a drive assembly located the housing. The drive assembly comprises a drive, a drive clutch member supported by the drive shaft and secured to the housing, a camming clutch member supported by the drive shaft and interacting with and biased against the drive clutch member. The camming clutch member is coupled to the drive shaft. The housing has a first open end and a second open end. The drive assembly is locked or secured together at the first open end, and the drive assembly is connected to a tool at the second opening.
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