Selectively lockable torque-limiting mechanism
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United States of America Patent
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Jan 31, 2017
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app pub date -
Jun 27, 2014
filing date -
Jun 28, 2013
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Abstract
A tool including selectively operable torque-limiting mechanism is provided. The tool includes a housing, a torque-limiting mechanism disposed within the housing and including a first gear engaged with the housing and including a number of first recesses, a second gear rotatably disposed within the housing adjacent the first gear and including a number of second recesses, a number of bearings disposed between the first gear and the second gear partially within the first recesses and partially within the second recesses, and a variable force-applying assembly engaged with the first gear opposite the second gear, a drive body engaged with the second gear and extending outwardly from the housing, and a cover disposed around the housing and selectively engaged with the drive body to control the operation of the torque-limiting mechanism.
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International Classification(s)
- 2014 Application Filing Year
- B25B Class
- 687 Applications Filed
- 599 Patents Issued To-Date
- 87.20 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 5 Citation Count
- B25B Class
- 23.50 % this patent is cited more than
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