Abstract: The assembly comprises: 1) a socket subassembly having an unitary elongated body, including at one extremity a first engaging cavity, at an opposite extremity, a second engaging cavity: and incorporating an externally open, annular channel provided between the extremities of the socket subassembly: 2) a strain transducer subassembly, for measuring torsional strains on the socket subassembly, mounted in the externally open annular channel: 3) a circular cover attached to the socket subassembly for enclosing the externally open, annular channel: and 4) an electronic subassembly for converting the torsional strains on the socket subassembly to standard torque values and for determining tightening angular displacements by means of a sensor: the electronic subassembly being interconnected to the strain transducer subassembly and mounted on the circular cover to face the strain transducer subassembly.

Abstract: The assembly comprises: 1) a socket subassembly having an unitary elongated body, including at one extremity a first engaging cavity, at an opposite extremity, a second engaging cavity: and incorporating an externally open, annular channel provided between the extremities of the socket subassembly: 2) a strain transducer subassembly, for measuring torsional strains on the socket subassembly, mounted in the externally open annular channel: 3) a circular cover attached to the socket subassembly for enclosing the externally open, annular channel: and 4) an electronic subassembly for converting the torsional strains on the socket subassembly to standard torque values and for determining tightening angular displacements by means of a sensor: the electronic subassembly being interconnected to the strain transducer subassembly and mounted on the circular cover to face the strain transducer subassembly.

Abstract: A torque tool comprises a torque converter, a power tool for actuating the converter and an attachment adapter, interposed between the torque converter and the power tool, for coaxially and firmly interconnecting the former to the latter. The power tool, having its chuck removed, includes, at its front part, an outwardly extending shaft of tubular configuration incorporating a dead hole of hexagonal cross-section. The torque converter includes several coaxially successive planetary gear assemblies, first of which being driven by a first sun gear. The latter together with a hexagonal shaft form a unitary element. The hexagonal shaft is shaped and sized to fit and drivingly engage the dead hole of the outwardly extending shaft.

Abstract: A torque tool [100] comprises a torque converter [200], a power tool for actuating the converter and an attachment adapter [500], interposed between the torque converter [200] and the power tool [400], for coaxially and firmly interconnecting the former to the latter. The power tool [400] includes, at its front part, an outwardly extending shaft [450] of tubular configuration incorporating a dead hole [460] of hexagonal cross-section. The torque converter [200] includes several coaxially successive planetary gear assemblies [A,B,C and D], first of which [A] being driven by a first sun gear [236]. The latter with a hexagonal shaft [232] form a unitary element. The hexagonal shaft [232] is shaped and sized to fit and drivingly engage the dead hole [460] of the outwardly extending shaft [450].

Abstract: The torque tool comprises a torque converter including three planet carriers which encase three planetary gears. Each of the three planetary gears includes a sun gear and three planet pinions. Each of the three planet carriers has an input disc-shaped plate, directed towards an input shaft of the torque tool and an output disc-shaped plate directed towards an output shaft of the torque tool. The input and output shafts constitute the main shafts of the torque tool. Two of the three planet carriers, which are next to the input shaft, have their output disc-shaped plates extending into sun gears with which they form unitary structures. A stepped pin is centrally disposed in a needle bearing of a first sun gear adjacent the input shaft and extends through sliding bearings located in the following sun gears.

Abstract: A novel apparatus and method for the immediate issuance of personalized identification cards during client interviews. The invention relates to the creation of personalized cards and recording of personal information on a realtime basis while a client is being interviewed by a card issuing authority. More particularly, the invention electronically records and permanently prints client personal information on cards using a computer and printing system in a single client contact. The invention immediately issues only a single permanent card, eliminating the need and expense of a delay in issuing a permanent card or in issuing two cards; a first temporary card and a second permanent card. The invention also eliminates the need for more expensive personalizing equipment.