Ratchet driver and method of making same

Details Ratchet driver and method of making same Ratchet driver and method of making same

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Handle clutched to head

C081S063100

Reexamination Certificate

active

11488915

ABSTRACT:
A ratcheting driver configured to rotationally drive an item or work piece is provided. The driver includes a handle and pivotal pawls engageable with a driven gear and capable of ratcheting and driving in both rotational directions. The handle and pawls have mating matched surfaces for full and flush overlying contact therebetween. A cap that is rotatable relative to the handle and that has a web for pivoting the pawls out of engagement with the gear is also provided. In addition, a stop is included. The stop is configured to assure that only a correct direction of rotation of the cap is available when assembling. Also, a method of arranging the driver is provided.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6997084 (2006-02-01), Gao et al.
patent: 7036399 (2006-05-01), Gao et al.
patent: 7168342 (2007-01-01), Gao et al.

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