Toothless ratchet, clutch, and mechanisms to eliminate backlash

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1993-03-03

1994-10-04

Smith, James G.

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Handle clutched to head

81 591, 192 44, B25B 1346

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053515838

ABSTRACT:
A toothless ratchet and clutch mechanisms chararacterized by substantially continuous engagement of the rachet wheel, thus allowing the mechanism to operate even under very limited-space conditions. Also, a biasing mechanism for the stem of the socket driver of the rachet or clutch, which eliminates backlash, if the stem is undersized as compared to the socket cavity which receives the stem.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2609718 (1952-09-01), Fluke
patent: 4441387 (1984-04-01), Hendricks
patent: 4524652 (1985-06-01), Wenzel et al.
patent: 5052252 (1991-10-01), Szymber et al.
patent: 5152197 (1992-10-01), Szymber et al.

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