Ratchet handle with multi-mode turning capability

Details Ratchet handle with multi-mode turning capability Ratchet handle with multi-mode turning capability

1981-08-04

1983-09-27

Jones, Jr., James L.

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Machine

81 581, B25B 1700

Patent

active

044061846

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a ratchet handle having a handle assembly that is operative to turn an associated socket or the like in any one of three different turning modes. First, by oscillating the entire handle assembly about the axis of the socket, the socket is turned in conventional fashion. Secondly, by screwing or rotating either clockwise or counterclockwise the handle assembly about its longitudinal axis, a turning motion is imparted to the associated socket. Thirdly, by imparting a screw-ratchet action to the handle assembly a third mode of effectuating rotation of the socket is achieved.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3707893 (1973-01-01), Hofman
patent: 3824881 (1974-07-01), Wright
patent: 4086829 (1978-05-01), Hudgins
patent: 4128025 (1978-12-01), Main et al.
patent: 4137801 (1979-02-01), Imperio
patent: 4318314 (1982-03-01), Furedi et al.

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