Abstract: An apparatus for assisted buckle release employing a generally C-shaped, V-shaped, or U-shaped assistive device adapted to depress a buckle's release button, such as a button typical of a child car seat restraint harness, and thereby assist in unlocking the buckle.

Abstract: An accessory (100) for an automatic watch (200) is provided. The accessory comprises a watch holder (120) carried by a first gimbal (130) in a manner to be rotatable about a first rotational axis A-A. The watch holder (120) is further rotatable about a second rotational axis B-B and rotation about the first rotational axis A-A and the second rotational axis B-B is caused by a first actuator (132) and a second actuator (122), respectively.

Abstract: Provided is a gripping mechanism including: a frame; a first jaw that is supported by the frame so as to be rotatable about a first rotation axis; a second jaw that is supported by the frame so as to be rotatable about a second rotation axis that is different from the first rotation axis and that is parallel to the first rotation axis; a slit that is formed in at least one of the jaws; a transmission pin that passes inside the slit and that transmits a force between the jaws; and a wire that is connected to the first jaw and that transmits a rotational force about the first rotation axis to the first jaw through tension. Movement of the transmission pin inside the slit through rotation of the first jaw rotates the second jaw.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a screwdriver. A rotating seat includes a turntable and a plurality of locking blocks. A driving rod set includes a driving rod and a ratchet gear, and the ratchet gear is located in the turntable. A retaining set includes a tooth block and an elastic piece. The tooth block includes a plurality of teeth, and the elastic piece abuts a driving plate and the tooth block. A driving seat set includes a driving seat and a positioning set, and the positioning set includes a spring and a positioning piece. A locking block is inserted between the tooth block and the ratchet gear, so that the locking tooth is locked or separated from the ratchet gear.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand pliers tool which might be embodied as crimping pliers, tube pressing pliers or cutting pliers. According to the invention, pliers pivoting parts are not (exclusively) connected to each other for being pivoted by bearing bolts arranged in bearing bores. Instead, pivot bearings are formed by bearing lugs having edge openings by which it is possible to insert a bearing pin into the bearing lug.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides crimping pliers, comprising: a first plier member, a second plier member, a limiting component, a first crimping module, a second crimping module; the first plier member comprises a first clamping part and a first handle connected with the first clamping part; the second plier member comprises a second clamping part, a connecting member and a second handle; the limiting component is provided between the first handle and the second handle; the first crimping module is detachably disposed in the first clamping gap at the jaw of the first clamping part and is adsorbed by the first magnetic member. By detachably disposing the crimping module at the pliers and adsorbing and fixing it through magnetic components, the structure is more streamlined and the crimping module can be disassembled and replaced more quickly.

Abstract: A hand tool including a control element for receiving one or more finger digits of a user. The control element is positioned on the body component and may be in the form of an aperture defined by a perimeter surface. A user places one or more fingers within the control element and applies pressure to rotate the body component.

Abstract: This unique and novel exemplary embodiment of an invention relates to a multi-use tool used for handling and preparing a variety of herbal products for smoking or consumption. The multi-use tool comprises a substantially compact, flat profile that allows the multi-use tool to be conveniently stored and readily accessible when needed. The multi-use tool provides a combination of tools specially designed for preparing and handling herbal products.

Abstract: A multi-functional tapping block assembly for installing flooring planks having the combined functionalities of a conventional tapping block, a clamp, a measuring tape, an expansion gap spacer, a speed square, an alignment aid, and a line marking utensil.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a combined screwdriver. A handle includes a cavity. A rod is arranged in the cavity, and the rod includes a positioning part. A storage assembly includes a storage seat and a stopper seat, and the storage assembly is sleeved on the rod. The storage seat includes a sleeve and a plurality of elastic clips, the sleeve may move out of the cavity. An abutting piece is fixed on the positioning part, and the abutting piece includes a plurality of elastic pieces. The plurality of elastic pieces elastically abuts the sleeve, and a cap covers the cavity.

Abstract: A window breaker tool for use on a vehicle includes a body having a handle to enable a user to grip the tool, a glass breaker member extending from the handle configured to contact a glass window with force to break the glass window, and an accelerometer operatively coupled to the body to sense acceleration during impact and generate a signature signal. The tool also includes an RF signal communication device located on the tool for communicating with a plurality of RF signal communication devices on the vehicle to determine a location of the tool relative to the vehicle, wherein the RF signal communication device communicates with a controller for processing the signature signal and determining whether the signature signal is indicative of the tool in use to break a window, and wherein the controller further determines the tool is within the vehicle based on the location and outputs an alert signal.

Abstract: A hollow rod developable actuator tool including a first link comprising an outer cylinder, a deployment ring including second link comprising a first portion pivotably connected to the first link at a first joint mounted in a first cavity in the wall of the outer cylinder and a third link comprising a second tool portion pivotably connected to the first portion at a second link, and a fourth link comprising an inner cylinder to which the second portion of the deployment ring is also pivotably connected at a third link mounted in a second cavity in the wall of the inner cylinder. When the inner cylinder of the fourth link is rotated in relation to the outer cylinder of the first link the actuator tool transitions from a first state where the deployment ring is stowed within the tool to a second state where the deployment ring is deployed externally.

Abstract: An autonomous traverse tire changing bot includes a carriage having a carriage frame with a carriage drive section effecting autonomous traverse of the carriage, along a traverse path, relative to a traverse surface or a floor on which the bot rests, and a bot frame including at least one actuator mounted to the carriage and a bot drive section with a motor defining an actuator degree of freedom, wherein the at least one actuator has an end effector having a tire engagement tool disposed so that articulation of the at least one actuator with the actuator degree of freedom effects engagement contact of the tire engagement tool and a tire mounted on a vehicle, and a controller effects traverse of the bot along the traverse path effecting dynamic positioning of the at least one actuator relative to a variable position of the vehicle with the tire mounted thereon.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a fastener head having a dual zone socket area and a mating driver bit according to aspects of the present technology include a fastener configured with driving surfaces adapted to provide enhanced engagement between each other during use. The fastener includes a recessed socket area with a sidewall that has an upper inwardly tapering section and a lower vertical section that extends to the bottom of the recessed socket area. The upper inwardly tapering section of the sidewall may also include an offset relative to the lower vertical section to create asymmetrical driving and removal surfaces. The technology also includes a corresponding mating driver bit configured with mating surfaces to the fastener to provide enhanced engagement between the fastener and mating driver bit. The technology also allows either the fastener or the driving bit to be used with preexisting fasteners and driver bits.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides self-adaptive laborsaving crimping pliers including a connecting handle, a movable handle, and a pliers head arranged on one end of the connecting handle and the movable handle. The connecting handle is bifurcated to form connecting arms rotatably arranged on the pliers head and elastic support arms. The connecting arms forms a linkage between the connecting handle and the pliers head. The movable handle is bifurcated to form movable connecting arms and elastic driving arms. The movable connecting arms are rotatably arranged on the pliers head and forms a linkage between the movable handle and the pliers head. The elastic driving arms are rotatably arranged on the elastic support arms to make the movable handle rotatably connect with the connecting handle. Limiting portions are arranged on the elastic support arms. A tension spring is arranged between the limiting portions and the movable handle.

Abstract: A tool with a pivoting head is shown. The tool includes a locking mechanism that allows the angular position of the head to be locked securely in place once selected by a user. The locking mechanism may be used with a variety of tools, such as ratchet wrenches, that allow for repositioning of the head relative to the handle of the tool.

Abstract: A cable jacket removal device is used to selectively remove a sheath from a length of a sheathed cable. The cable jacket removal device includes a support frame, a drive shaft, and a motor. The support frame removably couples the removal device to the cable to be stripped. The drive shaft is coupled to the support frame. The motor is coupled to the drive shaft to selectively rotate the drive shaft to cause the removal device to travel along the cable to automatically remove a cable jacket from a predefined distance of the cable.

Abstract: An apparatus for grasping a jar and aiding in lid opening includes a base element that may be placed on a surface, and a top housing that is rotatably secured to the base element. The top housing includes a raised outer periphery having at least one recess extending at least partially through the raised outer periphery, each recess allowing an increased maximum outward movement of a corresponding movable jaw member compared to a raised outer periphery lacking the recess.

Abstract: A tool holder including a main body, an activation button coupled to the main body, a tool securing portion at least in directly coupled to the activation button, wherein the activation button can be activated into a first state for coupling a tool to the tool holder and a second state for decoupling a tool from the tool holder.

Abstract: A multifunctional hand tool has a grip and a metal working rod. The grip has an assembly hole. A polygonal coupling part is disposed on the assembly hole has. The metal working rod has two action sections, each action section has a polygonal portion, and each polygonal portion has an insertion hole. When one of the two action sections is inserted in the assembly hole, one of the two polygonal portions is engaged with the polygonal coupling part, the other action section is assembled to a suitable tool head, and a torque exerting element may be used to exert torque to the other polygonal portion or the insertion hole thereof. Accordingly, it is possible to provide versatility by having interchangeable tool heads on a top end and a bottom end of the metal working rod, and increasing torque on the top end and the bottom end.