Tools – Wrench – screwdriver – or driver therefor – Handle clutched to head
Patent
1997-07-31
1999-05-11
Smith, James G.
Tools
Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor
Handle clutched to head
81 60, 811772, B25B13/46
Patent
active
059016205
ABSTRACT:
A socket to be received in the opening in the head of a low profile ratchet wrench. The ratchet wrench has an annular lip formed partially circumferentially about the opening in the head. The socket has a first axial portion and an integral second axial portion. An opening which has surfaces to engage a fastener is formed in the first axial portion. An opening is formed in the second axial portion which communicates with the opening in the first axial portion. A ratchet gear is formed externally on the second axial portion. The socket is resiliently retained in the opening and is manually insertable and removable from the ratchet wrench. A set of sockets is provided, each having a ratchet gear of the same cross section and each having an opening in the first axial portion which is of a different size to engage a fastener of a predetermined size. An adapter is provided to permit the use of ratchet wrench with conventional sockets and accessories.
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Smith James G.
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