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Tool for removing lug nuts

US8495932B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 19, 2011
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 25, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25B13/24
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tool for removing lug nuts contains a supporting post including an actuating portion and two guiding portions extending outward from two sides of the actuating portion respectively; a screw rod including a head end and a circular extension extending outward from the head end, wherein an outer diameter of the head end is more than that of the circular extension, the circular extension includes a first and a second thread sections; two retaining arm, each including a hole to insert the guiding portion, an aperture arranged on a top end thereof to communicate with the hole, and an orifice secured thereon below the hexagonal hole and having a third and a fourth thread sections to screw with the first and the second thread sections respectively so that after the screw rod is rotated, the retaining arms are driven to close to each other or leave away from each other.

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