Slide actuating mechanism for open-end adjustable wrench

Details Slide actuating mechanism for open-end adjustable wrench Slide actuating mechanism for open-end adjustable wrench

1995-08-02

1996-09-24

Smith, James G.

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Slidable jaw adjustments

81170, B25B 1316

Patent

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055579930

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable open-end wrench of the type having fixed and movable jaws at one end with a worm gear for advancing the movable jaw toward and away from the fixed jaw includes a slide-type actuating mechanism in the handle made up of thumb buttons which are assembled in elongated slots on opposite sides of the handle to engage a helical shaft and impart rotation to the shaft and to a complementary bevel gear which engages the bevel gear on the worm to cause opening and closing movement of the movable jaw.

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