Abstract:
A hand tool rack includes a first end adapted to be hung up to a wall, a second end, and a planar base between the first end and the second end. A stop is formed on the planar base adjacent to the first end of the hand tool rack. First and second fixing blocks are formed on the planar base and respectively adjacent to first and second lateral sides of the rack. A plurality of laterally equi-spaced mediate fixing blocks, holding members, and posts are mounted on the planar base and between the first and second fixing blocks. Each mediate fixing block is in alignment with an associated holding member and an associated post. Each holding member includes a protrusion projecting from an upper portion of a vertical wall thereof.
Abstract:
A ratchet wrench has a through cavity in which a reversing lever is disposed. The reversing lever has a pair of protruding lips formed thereon opposite from one another. A cooperating ledge is formed on the head in the cavity and on the pawl which is adjacent to the reversing lever. A spring-loaded pusher is disposed longitudinally in a blind bore in the reversing lever and the pusher engages a pocket in the pawl. A cover plate is disposed on a shelf recessed on the bottom of the wrench and spaced apart from the reversing lever.
Abstract:
A ratchet wrench having three interconnected openings formed therein. A ratchet gear is disposed in the first opening which has an access opening to the bottom surface of the wrench. A pawl is pivotally disposed in the second opening. A lever member is pivotally disposed in the third opening. A detent mechanism is carried by the lever member to engage the pawl. A lever arm is connected to the lever member and movement of the lever arm moves the lever member and detent mechanism for forward and reverse ratcheting. A method of assembly of the wrench is disclosed.
Abstract:
An impact universal joint has a socket which receives a swivel head. A flat leaf spring with dependent members is connected to the upper face of the socket. The swivel head is substantially a sphere with spaced-apart lugs formed around a circumference of the sphere. Axially connected to the sphere is a body having an opening distal from the sphere. The opening receives a power driver. The socket has a cavity formed therein which cooperates with the spherical swivel head. The cavity has a plurality of spaced-apart channels formed therein dividing the cavity into respective segments. Each channel of the cavity receives a respective lug of the swivel head. Each lug has an outer face which is curved to cooperate with the outer wall of the respective channel. Each lug further has a pair of opposite driving faces which are convex to allow the spherical swivel head to swivel within the socket without binding. The driving faces of the lugs direct forces onto the walls of the respective channel within the socket to produce rotation of the socket. The socket has an opening/drive formed in the end of the socket opposite to the cavity. The dependent members of the leaf spring contact the sphere on the swivel head and are disposed juxtapositioned to the respective segments of the cavity between the channels in the cavity. The spring retains the swivel head within the socket and provides a low level load to hold the swivel head in any position.
Abstract:
A tool having a base and legs, the ends of the legs each having a notch formed therein. The notch engages cooperating ribs formed in a fuel filter end cap such that a drive attached to the tool may rotate the cap for installation and removal.
Abstract:
A hand tool having a pawl with a flange formed on the bottom surface. A bore is formed axially in the pawl. A reversing lever is connected to the pawl. The pawl is received in an opening which has an annular shoulder, the flange on the pawl abutting the annular shoulder.
Abstract:
A plurality of circumferentially-spaced driving lugs are formed on the improved square-drive tang of a wrench, such as a ratchet wrench; and these driving lugs cooperate with a corresponding plurality of recesses or pockets formed in the top portion of an improved interchangeable square-drive socket, thereby providing for improved torque transmission which is supplemental to, and not a substitute for, the square drive. The improved wrench is compatible with conventional sockets, and the improved socket is compatible with conventional wrenches.
Abstract:
A pawl for a ratchet wrench to be engaged with a ratchet gear. The pawl has a slot formed on each side of the pawl. The slot extends between the top and the bottom of the pawl near the teeth on the front of the pawl. The pawl flexes to compress the slot when torque is applied to the wrench and engagement between the teeth on the pawl and teeth on the ratchet gear is improved.
Abstract:
A ratchet wrench having at least one gear disposed in an opening in the head of the wrench. An upper pawl and a lower pawl are disposed in a stacked arrangement in a second opening in the head of the wrench. The openings are in communication with one another. A lever is connected to the pawls to simultaneously move both pawls between a forward and a reverse position. The teeth on the pawls work conjointly and alternately engage the teeth on the at least one gear as the wrench is ratcheted thereby producing a reduction in the backswing arc of the wrench.