Abstract: A torque limiting mechanism can include a housing having a bore. A cam is positioned within the bore and includes a plurality of circumferentially extending notches, each of the notches having a first pocket and a radially spaced apart second pocket. Detent elements are receivable by the notches. The cam is rotatable within the bore between a torque application position and a signaling position. In the torque application position, the detent elements engage the first pockets of the notches. In the signaling position, the detent elements engage the second pockets of the notches. The torque limiting mechanism can be implemented with an oil filter socket or wrench.

Abstract: An oil filter socket having a torque limited maximum is provided. Namely, a torque limiting mechanism is provided interior a bore defined by a nut adapted to receive a conventional ratchet. The torque limiting mechanism includes a cam having bearing race notches formed circumferentially there-around. A plurality of ball bearings rest inside the notches until the rotational torque force applied to the socket from the ratchet overcomes the spring force acting opposite the cam.

Abstract: An oil filter socket having a torque limited maximum is provided. Namely, a torque limiting mechanism is provided interior a bore defined by a nut adapted to receive a conventional ratchet. The torque limiting mechanism includes a cam having bearing race notches formed circumferentially there-around. A plurality of ball bearings rest inside the notches until the rotational torque force applied to the socket from the ratchet overcomes the spring force acting opposite the cam.