Hold and drive device
US8156844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49948
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A socket driving device which includes a drive head portion and a hand-grippable drive body portion. The drive head portion has a socket portion for driving a target nut that includes a central fastener-receiving passage. The socket driving device further includes a key portion for engaging a target bolt on which the target nut is to be driven by the socket portion and a key support assembly for positioning the key portion in an operative position relative to the socket portion. The key support assembly includes a support frame secured to the drive body portion and/or the drive head portion and includes a support arm portion extending along the drive head portion. The key portion held relative to a free end region of the support arm and biased toward the socket portion.
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