Abstract: A machine for retreading tires includes a rotatable hub that includes a moveable conical element, and an expandable rim disposed around the rotatable hub. The expandable rim includes a plurality of shoes. Each shoe of the plurality of shoes may have a base portion and a rim portion. The base portion may have a two-piece construction that allows for replacement of a worn interface that may include a channel and a ramp. A method for assembling an expandable rim for use in a tire retreading machine, and a method for servicing a machine having an expandable rim are also disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus for gripping a tubular member where the apparatus includes a die and a die holder, and where at least one of the die or the die holder, on its portion facing the other, has at least two axially formed ridges that complementary fit in valleys in the other of the die or the die holder. The ridges have a larger bottom width than top width. The centre lines of the die ridges are substantially parallel at a distance, and the die, when unengaged, is radially movable between abutment of the die ridges to the die holder and abutment of the die to at least one stop member of the die holder.

Abstract: A folding flex ratchet having a handle that is joined to a ratchet head by an offset hinge that allows the handle to be selectively folded between an extended position for applying greater torque and a folded position in which the ratchet operates in spaces where access is minimal, somewhat like a palm ratchet. The ratchet head may include a generally L-shaped neck that provides an offset handle connection point that is offset in two directions from the ratchet head, both rearwardly and longitudinally. The handle, ratchet head and offset hinge are configured so that, when in the folded position, the handle is approximately centered over the ratchet head and the handle extends substantially parallel to the ratchet head.

Abstract: A folding torque wrench includes a bar body, a connection rod the front end of which is pivotally connected with the bar body, a tubular body fitted on the connection rod and a torque adjustment mechanism having at least one elastic member and an adjustment member. A threaded section of rear end of the connection rod is screwed in a threaded hole of the adjustment member. The threaded section of the connection rod and the threaded hole of the adjustment member are formed as a first threaded section and a second threaded section. The first threaded section is at least double-start threads. When rotating the adjustment member by one circle, the adjustment member is moved in the longitudinal direction of the connection rod by a travel, which is over two time the pitch of the first threaded section. The torque value of the wrench can be quickly greatly adjusted only by means of rotating the adjustment member by few circles.

Abstract: Adjustable fastener tools are provided for engaging socket heads. The tool includes a support member, multiple engagement fingers, and an adjustment mechanism. The support member has multiple radially-extending tracks, and a central opening, and the fingers are associated with, and slidable along, the radially-extending tracks. The fingers include at radially inner ends jaws with respective contact surfaces for engaging the socket head. The adjustment mechanism resides, at least in part, within the central opening in the support member, and couples to the fingers. The adjustment mechanism includes an actuating member and multiple hinged trusses. A hinged truss of the trusses is hingedly coupled at one end to the actuating member and hingedly coupled at an other end to a respective finger of the engagement fingers. Movement of the actuating member results, via the hinged truss, in slidable movement of the respective finger along its associated radially-extending track.

Abstract: An apparatus for repairing and/or inflating a damaged and/or deflated inflatable article, such as a punctured and/or flat tire, includes a container for receiving and retaining for dispensing, a sealant composition and a compressor assembly which is releasably connectable to the container. The container has associated therewith a valve assembly which allows for controlled dispensing of the sealant composition from the container to the damaged and/or deflated inflatable article. The container is progressively and selectively movable between respective first and second positions/configurations. In the first position/configuration, the container is disposed substantially parallel to the compressor assembly and in the second position/configuration the container is disposed at substantially right angles to the compressor assembly. The first and second positions/configurations correspond to storage and dispensing positions respectively for the sealant composition from the container.

Abstract: A holding tool for use in holding a first portion of an item, such as a hydraulic coupling, in a static position, while a torque application tool applies torque and rotates a second portion of the item. The holding tool helps reduce twisting of the first portion relative to the second portion when torque is applied. The holding tool also communicates with a controller when the tool is in use. For example, the tool communicates with the controller in response to a user applying a force to the tool in a direction of the first portion the tool is engaged with. That force releases pressure on a switch that activates a communication signal for communication to the controller. This allows the controller to monitor whether the holding tool was used in conjunction with a torque wrench to tighten the coupling; thereby providing an error reducing function.

Abstract: A tool for impacting a frozen brake component includes an outer guide tube, an impact bar which slides within the outer guide tube and has an impact tip, which is retracted in the outer guide tube when the impact bar is retracted, and which extends beyond the guide tube when the impact bar is extended. The impact bar and the outer guide tube are curved identically and sufficiently to allow the far end of the impact bar to impact a brake component when the tool is inserted in a wheel opening.

Abstract: A tire assembling device includes a main body, a holding portion, an abutting surface, a guiding portion, a pressing portion and a protrusion. The main body has a top surface. The holding portion is connected to one side of the main body. The abutting surface connected to another side of the main body is for abutting against a rim surface of the rim. The guiding portion located between the abutting surface and the top surface is extended inclinedly corresponding to a radial direction of the rim. The pressing portion extended from the guiding portion toward a reference direction is protruded from the abutting surface and connected to the top surface. The protrusion protruded from the pressing portion forms a hook portion with an upper edge of the pressing portion and the abutting surface. The hook portion is for hooking a first edge of the rim.

Abstract: A screwdriver includes a shank with a handle connected to a collar rotatably and a base is located in a room of the handle. At least one resilient extending from the underside of the collar is inserted in at least one recess of the handle. The base connected to the outside of the collar has a rod connected to a positioning member. The positioning member is defined with multiple slots able to hold bits in position in the room. One side of the base is sealed by a cap. Therefore, the bits are received inside of the handle so as to carry with the screwdriver.

Abstract: A ratchet device contains: a base, a ratchet head, at least one retainer, and a direction control mechanism. The base includes at least one accommodation portion. The ratchet head is accommodated in the at least one accommodation portion and includes a first fitting portion and a toothed portion. The at least one retainer is accommodated in the at least one accommodation portion and includes at least one locking tooth. The direction control mechanism includes a rotatable driving loop having at least one engagement portion, and the direction control mechanism includes at least one actuation element. Each of the at least one actuation element has a first pushing element and a second pushing element, wherein the first pushing element is biased against each of the at least one engagement portion, and the second pushing element abuts against each of the at least one retainer.

Abstract: A wrench includes a body having a head and a handle portion defining a longitudinal axis. The wrench includes a first jaw coupled to the head with the first jaw including first teeth and an edge. The edge defines a width of the first jaw. The wrench includes a second jaw extending through an aperture of the head with the second jaw including a threaded portion and second teeth. The wrench includes an actuator coupled to the threaded portion of the second jaw such that rotation of the actuator relative to the second jaw moves the second teeth relative to the first teeth. A length is measured from the edge of the first jaw to the second end of the handle portion parallel to the longitudinal axis. A ratio of the width of the first jaw over the length is less than 0.06.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for assisted buckle release employing a generally C-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: A torque wrench is provided that includes a force measuring mechanism that enables the wrench to display the force exerted by the wrench and to perform a check of the calibration of the force measuring mechanism. The mechanism can perform the calibration check and can provide feedback to the user regarding the need, if any, for the calibration of the force sensing mechanism prior to further use of the device.

Abstract: Robot (1) to tighten a series of nuts (2) pre-screwed on bolts (3) arranged in a curved flange connection (4), which bolts (3) project from the nuts (2) pre-screwed in substantially a nut plane (13) by a projection length (15), which robot (1) comprises a drive to move the robot (1) along the curved flange connection (4) and a tool (10) to tighten the nuts (2) with a predefined torque both connected to a support platform (6), characterized in that the tool (10) is built to screw a tension nut (26) onto the bolt (3) to elongate the bolt (3) and to tighten the pre-screwed nut (2) with a predefined torque with a tightening wheel (35), which robot (1) comprises positioning means to substantially align the axis (28) of the tension nut (26) with the axis (14) of the bolt (3) by lowering the tool (10) onto the bolt (3) in order to screw the tension nut (26) onto the bolt (3).

Abstract: The disclosed and claimed concept provides for an overmold that is applied to substantially all of the exposed portions of a wood handle for a tool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a handle for a hand tool, the handle comprising a body portion and a gripping part that is provided at least partly on the body portion and intended for the user to grip when using the hand tool. In the method of the invention there is first fabricated the gripping part and it is set in a mould cavity, whereafter melt mass is cast into the mould cavity to provide the body portion such that the melt mass flows underneath the gripping part, whereby the gripping part is pressed against the wall of the mould cavity.

Abstract: A multi-purpose hand tool system is described. The tool system includes a handle and one or more inserts that are releasably engaged with the handle. The tool system is useful for a variety of applications including use with basin and faucet hardware.

Abstract: A power screwdriver is provided with a drive part having a drive motor, a gear case with gearing elements; an output shaft led out of the gear case; a support offset laterally relative to the output shaft and fixedly connected to the gear case, and a rotary joint with drive-associated ring connected to the drive part and gearing-associated ring connected to the gear case. An actuating ring is arranged coaxially to the output shaft and is movable relative to the drive-associated ring and relative to the gearing-associated ring. It is movable between a release position, in which the rings are rotatable relative to each other, and a blocking position, in which the rings are blocked relative to each other. A spring element acts on the actuating ring over its movement path, extending from blocking position to release position, in the direction of the blocking position.

Abstract: A knife that includes a blade, a handle affixed to an end of the blade and a screwdriver bit fixed to the handle and moveable between an extended position beyond the base of the handle and a retracted position in which the screwdriver bit is arranged completely within the opening of the handle.