Hold and drive device
US8490517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49948
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of driving a nut on a bolt comprising using a motorized socket drive tool having an open drive socket located in a drive head portion, is provided. A support assembly having a spring loaded biasing portion configured for travel along a torque arrest path, where a torque arrest member is coupled with the spring loaded biasing portion in an operative position, is provided in a coupled arrangement with the motorized socket drive tool. The open drive socket is directed to pass over the nut and the torque arrest member is directed to engage the bolt such that the open drive socket may drive the target nut, while the torque arrest member holds the bolt from rotation. The open drive socket and torque arrest member are respectively released from the nut and the bolt after the nut reaches a predetermined destination on the bolt.
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