Low clearance socket and drive system

Details Low clearance socket and drive system Low clearance socket and drive system

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Handle or shank

C081S177200, C081S121100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07975576

ABSTRACT:
A low clearance drive system includes a low clearance socket and/or a low clearance male driver (50). The socket has a reduced depth drive receptacle and a reduced-depth output fastener receiving receptacle. Each of the male driver and the socket drive receptacle has an axial length (L3) or depth which is less than its nominal transverse width (w). The male driver may have a detent ball (55) adapted to be engaged in a detent recess in the female drive receptacle, such that the ball diameter is less than half the nominal transverse drive width and may be either equal to or less than the diameter of the detent recess.

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