Abstract: Ratchet operated device for setting a post having a helical auger thread disposed at one end. The ratchet operated device has an annular sleeve with an annular series of teeth disposed on its exterior surface. The annular sleeve is provided with a fastener for securing the annular sleeve to the post. A collar coaxially fits over the annular sleeve such that it circumscribes the annular series of teeth. Attached to the collar is a handle, preferably one that is removable to facilitate transporting and storing. Radially extending through the collar is a bore in which there is disposed a ratchet mechanism. The ratchet mechanism has a pawl which is biased to engage the annular series of teeth. The profile of the pawl provides positive engagement of the pawl with the annular series of teeth when the collar is rotated in one direction, while providing an overrunning action when the collar is rotated in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A ratcheting tool has a handle mounted on a ratchet housing. The ratchet housing has a blind axial bore formed therein. A driven shank has a rearward portion nested partially in the bore, and a ratchet is formed externally on the rearward portion of the shank. A cam is seated in the bore, rearwardly of the ratchet, and is pivotable substantially about the axis of the bore. The cam has a bore formed therein, and a thrust ball is seated in the cam bore axially between the bottom of the blind axial bore in the ratchet housing and the rearward portion of the shank, thereby accommodating axial thrust loads on the tool. A selector pin is carried by the cam and extends radially therefrom through an arcuate slot in the ratchet housing. A pair of L-shaped pawls are alternately actuated by the cam. The pawls have respective leg portions extending forwardly to engage the ratchet, thereby alternately keying the ratchet to the ratchet housing.