Abstract:
The present invention relates to a screwing tool made of hardened steel such as a screw-driver insert. This tool comprises a screwing head (4) followed by a neck (6) bearing an identification mark, as well as a torque transmission section (2) extending on the other side of said neck. According to this invention and in order to provide an optimal shape for use, the identification mark comprises symbols (18) which can be distinguished from each other by an angular offset movement in the circumferential direction, or which are arranged so as to be distinguished from each other.
Abstract:
A fastener (10) with a recessed drive socket (13) and a driving tool (50) with a cooperable driving head (52). The socket (13) having a cylindrical interior wall (26) interrupted by a plurality of driving corners (20). The driver having a tapered driving head (52) including a plurality of sharpened driving edges (64) adapted to engage the driving corners (20). The tapered driving end (52) may be axially forced into the driving socket (13) such that the plurality of driving edges (64) frictionally engage the driving corners (20) to hold the fastener (10) on the driver (50) and to enhance torque transmission. The cylindrical walls (26) of the socket (13) and the walls (66) of the driver bit between the driving edges (64) cooperate to define a fluid channel (70) for passage of fluid around the driving head (52) during positioning within the socket (13).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a screwdriver or screwdriver attachment (S) comprising one input and one output end (1 and 2) and a shank (4) located in between the two. The output end has at least three, preferably four, ribs (7) which radiate outwards from a central section (8) located around the axis of rotation (x-x). The ribs (7) on each end side have a face, which is placed at an angle to the axis of rotation, and flanks on the front and back side (13, 14) which run substantially parallel to each other in the area next to the frontal face (11). In this area the flank (13) on the front side is located on a diametrical surface (diameter D-D) in relation to the axis of rotation (x-x), whereby the flanks (13, 14) of adjoining ribs (7) form a groove (9) which runs lengthways and whose root (16) ends in the outer surface of a section of the shank. The invention provides a solution that is more balanced in terms of load and easier to use, by having flanks (13, 14) that are curved in such a way that they point away from each other in the direction of the axis, starting from the face area of each rib (7).
Abstract:
Amongst turnable objects, screws, bolts and nuts are provided in one of their operational portions with different types of notches of common use which are associated with those of one of the operational portions of their respective tools, for example screw-drivers, sockets and spanners, in order to allow the user to exert a pressure while rotating in order to screw or unscrew said screws, bolts and nuts. The present invention relates to a conception of notches which inter-engage and interlock and which is applicable to all turning objects, and amongst others, it applies to screws, bolts and nuts, as well as to their respective tools, in other words screw-drivers, sockets and spanners in order to make said screws, bolts and nuts stick and hold firmly to the end of their respective tools, that is to say the screw-drivers, the sockets and the spanners, thereby allowing the user to screw or unscrew said screws, bolts and nuts, and preventing said respective tools from side-slipping and also making possible for the user to use said tools instead of his fingers for screwing or unscrewing said screws, bolts and nuts in locations which the user cannot reach with his hand.
Abstract:
A screw bit body which allows for efficient torque force application onto a socket fastener. The screw bit body includes a plurality of laterally-bracing sidewalls, a first base, and a second base. The laterally-bracing sidewalls are radially distributed about a rotation axis of the screw bit body with each further including a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a bracing surface, and an engagement cavity. The engagement cavity creates a gripping point to prevent slippage in between the screw bit body and the socket fastener. The engagement cavity traverses normal and into the concave surface and the convex surface. The engagement cavity includes an angled driving portion and a concave portion. The angled driving portion is positioned adjacent to the first lateral edge with the concave portion being positioned opposite to the first lateral edge, across the angled driving portion.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for an enhanced driving bit according to various aspects of the present technology include a bit comprising a plurality of driving surfaces having a limited length and a shoulder portion positioned between the driving surfaces and a mid-body portion of the bit. The length of the driving surfaces is selected to allow complete insertion into a recessed socket area of a fastener such that the entire driving surface is positioned within the recessed socket area. The shoulder surface is configured to distribute localized stresses away from the driving surfaces to the mid-body portion more efficiently to reduce a potential for breakage of the driving surfaces during use.
Abstract:
A torque transmission driver has a first end portion adapted to receive and transmit torque from a torque generation source, and a second end portion including a shaped tapered bit having drive surfaces with an alternating series of five or six lobes and troughs about a rotational axis, having a taper angle between 15 and 65 from the rotational axis operable to engage corresponding drive surfaces in a plurality of at least two size fasteners, the tapered drive surfaces of the bit comprising a first tapered portion operable to engage drive surfaces of a first sized fastener and a second tapered portion operable to engage drive surfaces of a second sized fastener, the drive surfaces of the second sized fastener being larger than the drive surfaces of the first sized fastener. The taper angle may be nominally 52 from the rotational axis.
Abstract:
The invention provides a screw in which the screw head (1) has a slot (2) in the upper surface of the screw head, an upper peripheral wall (9) of regular planform extending down from the rim of the slot into the screwhead, the upper peripheral wall (9) being generally aligned with the axis of the screw to form a recess (3), a sloping transition surface (15), extending downwardly and inwardly with respect to the lower edge of the upper peripheral wall (9), and a further recess (11) extending downwardly from the lower edge of the sloping transition surface (15), in which the dimensions of the screw head are such that when the screwhead is engaged by a tool (6) having upper (16) and lower (17) engagement sections, and in which the upper engagement section (16) extends downwardly with respect to the axis of the screw to which the tool is to engage and the lower engagement section (17) extends further downwardly, and in which there is at least one protrusion (or rib) (21) on the inside wall (12) of the further recess (1 1), so that there is a 'stick fit' between the protrusion (21) on the inside wall (12) of the further recess (1 1) and the lower engagement section (17) of the tool (6).
Abstract:
According to example configurations, a modified screw head (150) includes one or more slots or grooved channels (210-1). A screwdriver device includes a tip that can be inserted into a cavity in the head of the screw to torque the modified screw into an object. The screwdriver device (690) includes a sleeve. The sleeve (250) slides along a shaft of the screwdriver. The sleeve includes inward protruding posts (275) e.g., pins, fingers, etc. Sliding of the sleeve over the screw's head requires that inward protruding posts in the sleeve be aligned with the grooves on the sidewall of the screw's head. Subsequent to aligning and sliding the sleeve into the grooved channels of the screw's head, the user twists the sleeve to secure the screw head to the screwdriver's tip. The sleeve (250) can be spring - loaded to pull the head of the screw toward a handle end of the screwdriver after a user releases the sleeve.
Abstract:
A torque transmission driver is disclosed. The torque transmission driver has a main body having a first end portion and a second end portion, where the first end portion is adapted to receive and transmit torque from a torque generation source, and the second end portion is opposite the first end portion and has a key shape adapted to fit a recess in a fastener and has a protruding lead end having a taper between 10 and 30 and different in shape than the key shape with at least a portion of the protruding lead end substantially coextensive with the major dimension of the key shape. A torque transmission driver adapted to drive a small fasteners is also disclosed where the key shape is adapted to fit the recess of the small fastener.