Patents Assigned to Wera-Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co.
  • Patent number: 9597782
    Abstract: A screw tool having a gear head, which has a freewheel gear, having an output shaft, which is inserted in a non-rotatable but displaceable manner in an output opening and can be moved to and fro between a right-hand screw position and a left-hand screw position in each case by use of axial displacement, wherein in each case a different end section of the output shaft projects out of the gear head, having at least one locking mechanism to secure the position of the output shaft in the respective screw position and/or around a screw output element on the output shaft. As a development which is advantageous for use, the at least one locking mechanism can be moved from a locking position to a release position by pressure on an actuation element arranged on the end face of the output shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Michael Abel
  • Patent number: 9376237
    Abstract: A storage device including a storage container that can be brought from a storage position in which a tool stored therein cannot be removed, to a removal position, in which the tool stored therein can be removed, with an indication element indicating the tool, the indication element being distinct from the storage container but firmly attached to the storage container and visible in the storage position. According to the invention, an indication element is provided that can be attached to the storage container in simple manner and is not only visible but also palpable, wherein the indication element is a flattened relief of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Wera-Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Martin Strauch
  • Patent number: 8459153
    Abstract: A wrench including an inward opening that has a multi-point configuration for partially-surrounding engagement in a torque-transmitting manner on a polygonal profile of a nut or a bolt head, a radial jaw opening being associated with the inward opening and at least two corners of the multi-point configuration each having a stop for a portion of an end face of the polygonal profile. In order to extend the range of use of the wrench, the jaw opening has oppositely-disposed jaw cheeks as the opening of an open-end wrench for torque-transmitting engagement on the polygonal profile, the jaw cheeks extending over the corners of the multi-point configuration on only one wide face (of the wrench).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Wera-Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Michael Abel
  • Patent number: 7878091
    Abstract: A screwdriving tool includes a gear head and a drive arm. The gear head forms a gear housing, in which a free wheel or ratchet gear having an output rotational axis is arranged. A front side of the gear head includes an output coupling, in the shape of a polygon. The drive arm can be pivoted about a pivot axis, which is substantially transverse to the output rotational axis, from a quick-action screwdriver position, in which the drive arm is in the output rotational axis, into a power-action screwdriver position, in which the drive arm extends substantially transversely to the output rotational axis and can be fixed in both pivot positions by detents. The detents can be moved from a detent position into a release position by means of an actuating member associated with the drive arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Abel, Andre Mueller, Oliver Pistor, Martin Strauch
  • Patent number: 7779732
    Abstract: Screwdriver handle has a storage chamber for screwdriver bits, the storage chamber being displaceable from a closed position into an open position by axial displacement of two parts of the handle with respect to one another. One handle part has a core, which is disposed in a cavity in the other handle part. The two handle parts are held in the closed position of the storage chamber by latching means movable out of a latching position by pressure on an actuating zone (8) associated with an end side of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Abel, Ralf-Richard Richter, Werner Tretbar, Carsten Wulf
  • Patent number: 7677391
    Abstract: A storage device for tools comprising a basic housing that is provided with a swiveling-in space for a pivotable part which is hinged to the basic housing so as to be pivotable from a storage position into a removal position. The pivotable part encompasses retaining openings for tool retaining arranged in a first row and extend into a tool accommodating compartment in the storage position. At least one additional row of retaining openings is provided that runs parallel to the first row. The retaining openings of the first and the at least one additional row are offset relative to one another in a zigzag-shaped manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Oliver Pistor, Ralf-Richard Richter
  • Patent number: 7469909
    Abstract: A chuck for receiving tools (1) that are operated by rotating around the axis thereof, particularly screwdriver bits, and having an insertion section (3) which is provided with a receiving cavity (2) having a non-circular cross-sectional area (3). The tool can be locked in the cavity (2) by a holding element (4) which is assigned to the cavity wall in order to prevent the tool from being withdrawn from the cavity (2). The holding element (4) can be deactivated by displacing an actuating member in a form of an actuating sleeve (5). The tool (1) rests backwards against the cavity (2). The tool (1) can be displaced from the resting position in the direction of the opening of the cavity (2) by actuating the actuating sleeve (5). In order to facilitate removal of the bit, the chuck also comprises components (15, 16, 17) for releasing the face (1) of the bit, and a magnet (9) which retains the bit in the cavity from the resting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Strauch, Michael Abel, André Müller
  • Patent number: 7458296
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool, especially a screwing tool having a handle with a chuck, and a blade, especially a screwdriver blade, that can be inserted into an insertion opening of the chuck. The blade inserted into the insertion opening is held by a detent of the chuck, said detent being displaced from a detent position to a release position by actuating a trigger. The inventive tool is characterized in that the detent comprises a detent projection which is located on a spring arm that extends in the axial direction of the insertion opening and on the periphery thereof. Said spring arm is displaced by a control element of the trigger that can be displaced in the axial direction from the detent position to the release position. The insertion opening is configured by an insertion cylinder located in a cavity of the handle. The insertion cylinder is produced from plastic and the spring arm is associated with the insertion cylinder in order to form a single part consisting of the same material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ralf-Richard Richter, Carsten Wulf
  • Publication number: 20080047404
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool, especially a screwing tool having a handle with a chuck, and a blade, especially a screwdriver blade, that can be inserted into an insertion opening of the chuck. The blade inserted into the insertion opening is held by a detent of the chuck, said detent being displaced from a detent position to a release position by actuating a trigger. The inventive tool is characterized in that the detent comprises a detent projection which is located on a spring arm that extends in the axial direction of the insertion opening and on the periphery thereof. Said spring arm is displaced by a control element of the trigger that can be displaced in the axial direction from the detent position to the release position. The insertion opening is configured by an insertion cylinder located in a cavity of the handle. The insertion cylinder is produced from plastic and the spring arm is associated with the insertion cylinder in order to form a single part consisting of the same material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ralf-Richard Richter, Carsten Wulf
  • Patent number: 7287449
    Abstract: Screwing tool (1) having a grip (2) and a shank (3), which is received removably in a cavity (4) open toward an end of the grip (2) and which at its free end has an actuating portion (5). The shank (3) is retained in a position of use such that it is fixed in terms of rotation on the grip, to avoid sliding in the axial direction, by a retaining element (14) associated with the grip (2). The retaining element (14) can be displaced into a removal position by displacement of an actuating member (6) in order for the shank to be removed from the grip (2). In a storage position, a large part of the shank (3) is located in the cavity (4), where it is held by a holding element (H). The holding element (H) is releasable, so that part of the shank (3) can be moved out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co.KG
    Inventors: Michael Abel, Andre Müller
  • Patent number: 7063332
    Abstract: A chuck (1) for tools, especially screwdriver bits with a polygonal section (2), has a polygonal cavity (3) for the insertion of the polygonal section (2). A wall (4) of the polygonal cavity (3) has a window (5) in which is disposed a pressure-piece (6) which can be displaced in the insertion direction (E) and which, in order to secure the inserted polygonal section (2) against being drawn out, is forced against the polygonal section (2), in a direction transverse to the insertion direction (E), by a sloping inner wall (9) of an actuating element. The actuating element is outside the window and is retained in a clamping position by a restoring spring (10), and, in a release position of the actuating element (7), moves aside out of the polygonal cavity (3) in order for the polygonal section (2) to be drawn out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co.KG
    Inventor: André Müller
  • Patent number: 7032750
    Abstract: Storage device for at least one tool, in particular a screwing tool such as a screwdriver (1) or chuck (2) with exchangeable screwdriver inserts (3), having a base part (4) and a pivot-open lid part (5) articulated thereon, a mount (6, 7, 24) being provided for accommodating the tool (1, 2) in a fixed position in a plane in which the base part and/or lid part (5) extend/extends, and the lid part (5) having a window (8) which is similar to an outline contour of the tool (1, 2) and the peripheral-edge spacing of which is selected such that the tool (1, 2) cannot be removed through the window (8) of a closed said lid part (5). Certain regions of the tool (1, 2) accommodated by the mount (6, 7, 24) project through the window (8) of the closed lid part (5), peripheral portions of the window being in contact, or nearly in contact, with at least two positions on the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Klaus Amtenbrink
  • Patent number: 6883405
    Abstract: A process for profiling a workpiece engagement surface of a band tool, and a hand tool produced thereby, in particular a screwing tool, such as a screwdriver or wrench, pliers, a clamping tool or a file, comprising the steps of briefly irradiating the workpiece engagement surface (8) over a large area and/or locally with a high level of energy, such that a region of an irradiated zone which is close to the surface melts and solidifies suddenly at an edge to form a rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Martin Strauch
  • Patent number: 6643877
    Abstract: A tool set having a screwdriver handle with a chuck for insertion and latched mounting of screwing-tool inserts provided with standard polygonal shank segments, and having screwing-tool inserts, which are insertable into the chuck and are provided with the standard polygonal shank segments, in particular bits, nuts or ratchets and extensions for drive of the latter, comprising a supplementary tool which has a plier head (2) and a plier-handle projection (4) which is disposed immediately behind a knuckle joint (5) and is in form of the standard shank segment of the screwing-tool inserts, the screwdriver handle (9) latches to the plier-handle projection by its chuck (10), forming one of two plier arms and a blade extension (11) which likewise has a chuck (10), forming other of the two plier arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Klaus Amtenbrink, Axel Fach, Sylvester Rosanwo, Martin Strauch, Michael Abel
  • Patent number: 6520055
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Wera Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Andreas Reusch, Giuseppe De Bona
  • Patent number: 6345560
    Abstract: A clamping chuck comprising a shank which has two sleeve-like shank sections (5, 6), one of the sleeve-like sections (6) on an end side thereof being coordinated to a clamping section (1) for clamping into a drive member, and the other of the sleeve-like sections (5) on its end side being coordinated to a toolholder (2) for mounting a tool, in particular a screwdriver bit (18). The two sleeve-like shank sections (5, 6), by a torsion section (3) formed by a torsion member (7) coordinated to cavities of the shank sections, being twistable with respect to one another about a stop-limited angular distance (a-b), wherein the torsion section (3) is arranged between two hexagon sections of the torsion member (7), by which hexagon sections the torsion member is fitted without play into hexagon profile sections in the cavities (10, 11) of the sleeve-like shank sections (5, 6), and the torsion member continues, as one material integral piece into the clamping section formed as an insertion section (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Wera-Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Martin Strauch, Sylvester Rosanwo, André Müller, Werner Tretbar
  • Patent number: D652281
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Wera- Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Strauch, Oliver Pistor
  • Patent number: D703505
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Wera-Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Abel, Ralf-Richard Richter
  • Patent number: D711709
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Wera-Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Abel, Ralf-Richard Richter
  • Patent number: D782262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Wera-Werk Hermann Werner GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Michael Abel, Dirk Schardt, Martin Strauch