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Hold and drive device

US8156844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateMar 2, 2009
Grant dateApr 17, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 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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