Dual function retainer for a ratcheting wrench

Details Dual function retainer for a ratcheting wrench Dual function retainer for a ratcheting wrench

2005-03-01

2005-03-01

Ackun, Jr., Jacob K. (Department: 3723)

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Handle clutched to head

C081S063100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06860175

ABSTRACT:
A ratcheting wrench includes a handle, a head extending from an end of the handle and having a hole communicated with a compartment in the end of the handle, a drive member rotatably mounted in the hole of the head, and a ratcheting mechanism. The drive member includes an inner periphery for securely holding a fastener-driving member, allowing joint rotation when the drive member is turned. A retainer is mounted around the end of the drive member and has two resilient portions extending into the hole of the drive member via the slots for rotatably holding the drive member in the hole of the head and for securely, releasably holding the fastener-driving member in the hole of the drive member.

REFERENCES:
patent: 6065374 (2000-05-01), Taggart
patent: 6688195 (2004-02-01), Hsien

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