Systems, methods, and apparatus for a retention tool
US9303680B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B41/002
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for retaining a fastening element in a retention tool. The retention tool may include a housing that includes a socket configured to receive fastening elements. The retention tool may further include a torque restrictor that is coupled to the housing, and is configured to transfer a rotational force to the fastening elements. The retention tool further includes a retention plate coupled to the housing and configured to retain the fastening elements in the socket. The retention plate may have a first resistance configured to enable the insertion of the fastening elements into the socket in a first direction in response to a first application of a first force. The retention plate may also have a second resistance configured to enable the removal of the fastening elements from the socket in a second direction in response to a second application of a second force.
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