Reversible ratcheting tool with improved pawl

Details Reversible ratcheting tool with improved pawl Reversible ratcheting tool with improved pawl

2006-11-07

2006-11-07

Wilson, Lee D. (Department: 3723)

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Handle clutched to head

C081S063000, C081S063100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07131353

ABSTRACT:
A ratcheting tool includes a body and a gear disposed in the body. The gear defines a plurality of teeth on a circumference of the gear so that the gear teeth define a first arc having a first radius. A pawl is disposed in the body so that the pawl is movable laterally with respect to the gear between a first position, in which the pawl is disposed between the body and the gear so that the body transmits torque through the pawl in a first rotational direction, and a second position, in which the pawl is disposed between the body and the gear so that the body transmits torque through the pawl in an opposite rotational direction. The pawl defines a plurality of teeth facing the gear, and the pawl teeth define a second arc having a second radius larger than the first radius.

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