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Ratchet with coated layer and the method for making the same

US8646363B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 2011
Grant dateFeb 11, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 20, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25D7/04
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A ratchet includes multiple ratchet teeth defined in the outer periphery thereof and a coated layer is coated along the outer periphery of the ratchet. A laser device is used to generate a laser beam to remove a part of the coated layer to defined openings in the coated layer and the ratchet teeth protrude from the openings.

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