Electromechanical wrench
US8171828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/1425
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electromechanical wrench has a housing that has a working end and a gripping end, with a driver positioned at the working end, and a handle positioned at the gripping end. The wrench further includes a click wrench emulator mechanism provided at the handle. A method of using an electromechanical wrench to secure a fastener using angular measurement without the need for establishing a zero reference point, and allowing for ratcheting, is also provided. A method of counting the number of fasteners secured by an electromechanical wrench during a wrenching job is further provided.
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