Abstract: A multifunction socket tool is provided that has first socket component for engagement with a first size drive portion of a threaded fastener, and a second socket component for engagement with a second size drive portion of a threaded fastener, with the second size being smaller than the first size The second socket component translates from a first position where it can torque a drive portion of the second size to a second position where the first socket component can torque a drive portion of the first size. The first socket component includes a first pair of opposed slots for receiving and torqueing the eye of an eyebolt, and the second socket component includes a second pair of opposed slots for aligning the first pair of slots with the eye prior to engagement of the eye by the first pair slots.

Abstract: A cleat removal wrench is provided having a pair of cleat engagement members projecting arced, terminal edges to a plane subjacent relative to a pair of handle portions. The terminal edges are disposed to distribute force applied at the handle portions to the base or shank of a cleat to garner purchase at the cleat base or shank and enable application of torque and thereby more easily remove and replace cleats on sporting footwear.

Abstract: An immobilizer tool set includes a plurality of retention blocks. Each retention block of the plurality of retention blocks includes a first plate, a guide pin extending from the first plate, and a second plate on the guide pin and configured to slide on the guide pin relative the first plate. A spring is between the first plate and the second plate.

Abstract: A tool for facilitating removal of a broken exhaust manifold stud from a cylinder head. The tool includes an aperture receiving a nut element thereinto and a mounting aperture. The tool is configured so that when a protruding exhaust manifold stud in received in the mounting aperture, the nut can be positioned adjacent the broken exhaust manifold stud for welding the latter and the former together.

Abstract: A power tool for unlocking a releasable attachment pin from at least two ground covers includes at least one gripper carried by a carrier and selectively moveable relative to the carrier to grip a first portion of the attachment pin. At least one rotator also carried by the carrier is selectively rotatable relative to the first portion of the attachment pin to rotate a second portion of the attachment pin to unlock the attachment pin from the ground covers. A power-driven actuator associated with the carrier is operatively coupled to the rotator(s) and configured to selectively rotate the rotator(s).

Abstract: An example torque reaction tool includes a first arm having an end with a longitudinally extending cavity, and an opposite end with a first socket drive element disposed perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the cavity. The torque reaction tool further includes a second arm having an end portion slidably disposed within the cavity, and an opposite end with a second socket drive element thereon, oriented in the same direction as the first socket drive element. The torque reaction tool further includes a first fastener, disposed in a first threaded hole in the first arm that extends into the cavity, the first fastener being adjustable to engage the end portion of the second arm to restrict sliding movement of the second arm relative to the first arm.

Abstract: A tool for rotating a first component of an assembly relative to a second component of the assembly is disclosed. The tool comprises a ring support, a first wrench, coupled to the ring support, a worm ring, rotationally coupled to the ring support, a second wrench, coupled to the worm ring, and a worm screw, rotationally coupled to the ring support and in mesh with the worm ring.

Abstract: A unitary, or single, uniformly thick planar plate is configured whereby the plate may be utilized as a lever of the first kind to engage multiple arrays of fastening bolts. The plate includes a lever arm aligned with a longitudinal axis, a fastener engaging circular opening at one corner of the plate spaced laterally from the axis and at the end opposite outer end of the lever arm and a fastener engaging straight edge normal to the axis and tangent to the circular opening in the plate.

Abstract: A tool for facilitating the tightening and torquing (or loosening) of threaded fasteners used to hold together two work pieces. The tool includes one or more units, where each unit has an aperture for gripping a threaded fastener, a hole with a tension bolt extending therefrom, and a shoulder for supporting a tension bolt extending from an adjacent tool during the tightening and torquing of the threaded fasteners.

Abstract: A fastener tool assembly for installing breakaway torque nuts includes a socket having a first end attachable to a driver of a fastening tool. A second end of the socket operably engages a detachable wrenching ring of a breakaway torque nut. A window is formed in a sidewall of the socket, sized and configured to permit at least one wrenching ring to pass therethrough. A catch permits insertion of the wrenching ring into the socket, but prevents the detached wrenching ring from freely falling out of the open end of the socket. A sleeve associated with the window selectively permits passage of one or more detached wrenching rings through the window, or prevents passage of the detached wrenching rings therethrough.

Abstract: An adjustable holding tool is provided for servicing a fan clutch assembly removably attached to a shaft of a water pump having a pulley associated therewith. A holding tool is comprised of a first plate holder including a first adjustment leg joined to a first attachment leg having a first longitudinal axis and a first attachment structure. A second plate holder includes a second adjustment leg joined to a second attachment leg having a second longitudinal axis and second attachment structure. The first and second plate holders are slidably connected together to provide a continuous variable spacing between the first and second adjustment legs while maintaining a parallel relationship between the first and second longitudinal axes.

Abstract: A tightening head (1) is provided with at least two sockets (4i, 4ii) which are alternatively connected to an output shaft of a nut runner (3), a socket replacing mechanism (6) and a bolt supplying mechanism (7). The socket replacing mechanism (6) is provided with a moving mechanism (61) and a posture changing mechanism (64). The moving mechanism (61) moves each socket (4i, 4ii) between a using position where the socket (4i, 4ii) agrees with an axis of the output shaft of the nut runner (3) and a waiting position which is distant from the axis. The posture changing mechanism (64) changes a posture of each socket (4i, 4ii) to an upward posture corresponding to the waiting position and to a tightening posture corresponding to the using position. The bolt supplying mechanism 7 is provided with bolt magazines (8i, 8ii) and bolt holding mechanism (9i, 9ii). During a bolt tightening step is executed by one socket in the using position, the bolt (B) is supplied to the other socket in the waiting position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of tools and tool kits for use with a movable work piece having at least one fastener, the tool preventing movement of the work piece and fastener when a force is exerted on the fastener. One embodiment of such a tool comprises an elongate handle, a first arm and a second arm. The first arm has a distal end with an aperture configured to engage the fastener to prevent the fastener from rotating when a rotational force is exerted on the fastener. The first arm is movably connected to the elongate handle. The second arm extends from the elongate handle. The second arm is spaced apart from the first arm and comprises a side surface configured to contact a portion of the movable work piece to prevent the work piece from movement. The first arm is movably connected to the handle proximate the second arm.

Abstract: A backup tool supports a nut from rotation. The tool has a socket opening having opposing faces that lie along adjacent sides of an equilateral triangle. A threaded opening in the tool has an axis that intersects a third side of this equilateral triangle, and an adjustable screw threads into this opening. To adjustably fit the tool on a nut, the socket opening disposes around the nut, and the screw threads in the opening until the screw's distal end engages one of the six sides of a hex nut. The opposing faces along the sides of the equilateral triangle then engage two alternating sides of the hex nut. To support the nut from rotation, a reaction surface of the tool engages against a supporting surface of another nut, an edge of a flange, or the like.

Abstract: A nut capturing socket assembly includes a socket, an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve. The socket has a non-circular shaped interior opening to receive a nut and a circular cylindrical outer surface area. The inner sleeve has a circular cylindrical opening at one end sized to slidingly receive the socket. The inner sleeve has a non-circular shaped opening at an opposite end of the same size and configuration as the non-circular shaped interior opening of the socket. A first abutment element is fixed relative to the socket and a second abutment element is fixed relative to the inner sleeve. An elastic element is positioned between the first and second abutment elements to bias the inner sleeve rotationally relative to the socket. The outer sleeve surrounds the inner sleeve is sized to engage the inner sleeve to co-rotate therewith. The outer sleeve captures the elastic element internally of the socket assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for retrieving articles from a dryer or otherwise retrieving article from places not easily accessible is described herein. The apparatus comprises a handle with a head attached thereto. The head can be mounted so as to be detachable, swivable, or interchangeable. The handle can be telescoping for further reaching capability or foldable for easy storage. The apparatus can provide illumination as well as be configured to reach into small, various shaped, and otherwise not easy to reach locations.

Abstract: Described herein is technology for, among other things, a tool for assisting the attachment or removal of a first fastener and a second fastener to or from a structure. The tool includes a lower portion adapted to magnetically attach to a surface of the structure. The tool also includes an upper portion configured to be spaced a distance from the surface of the structure when the lower portion is magnetically attached to the surface of the structure. The upper portion also includes a holder extending therefrom and adapted to hold the first fastener. The holder is biased to urge the first fastener in a direction of the surface of the structure.

Abstract: An assembly of punched and formed material that has an ergonomically designed hood which covers a torsion spring that connects the hood to the formed and punched hook and a sliding base. The base and hood thereof is inserted and secured to the hook which allows the base to slide as the hood assembly is being pinched which opens the hook and allows the tool to be placed onto the threads of bolts, screws, or small pipe.

Abstract: Described herein is technology for, among other things, a tool for assisting the attachment or removal of a first fastener and a second fastener to or from a structure. The tool includes a lower portion adapted to magnetically attach to a surface of the structure. The tool also includes an upper portion configured to be spaced a distance from the surface of the structure when the lower portion is magnetically attached to the surface of the structure. The upper portion also includes a holder extending therefrom and adapted to hold the first fastener. The holder is biased to urge the first fastener in a direction of the surface of the structure.

Abstract: A tool for holding a rod having a threaded end, such as a bolt, in an aperture is disclosed. The tool comprises a handle with a knife portion extending from the handle. The knife portion has a first thread engaging edge and a second thread engaging edge that form a notch. The first thread engaging edge and the second thread engaging edge are configured and arranged to engage the threads on a bolt or a threaded rod to temporarily prevent it from being extracted from the aperture.

Abstract: A cutting device has a jacket member (22) embodied to selectively shield or expose a rotor commutator (6), and a cutting mechanism (24) fixed to the jacket member (22) having scissors (25) with a scissor (25) drive. The scissor (25) drive displaces the scissors (25) in an axial direction as well as in a direction having a radial component relative to the jacket member (22). The jacket member (22) is brought into a position in which it shields the commutator (6). After winding and fastening a wire into a winding element (4), the scissor (25) drive is triggered to move the scissors (25) in an axial and radial direction towards or beyond the axial end of the jacket member (22) via which the commutator (6) can be inserted into the jacket member (22). The scissor (25) blades (44, 46) are triggered to cut the wire while the scissor (25) drive is triggered to move the scissors (25)in the opposite direction.

Abstract: The installation tool for a mushrooming expandable anchor has a hollow cylindrical sleeve with an inside diameter, the top having slots for engaging the base of the mushrooming component and a means for engaging and turning a threaded component, which compresses the mushrooming component. The means for turning the threaded component can be a socket, which rotates inside of the sleeve and engages a hex head at the base of the threaded component or alternatively the means for turning the threaded component can be a threaded rod for threading into the base of the threaded component until it reaches the end of the threads in the base. Another means of turning the threaded component is a screwdriver engaging a slot in the treaded component. All of the means for turning the treaded component may be by a powered drill with a connective adapter.

Abstract: A screw fastener assembly includes a resilient sleeve sleeved on a head portion of the screw fastener in a close-fitting manner such that a free end of a shank portion of the screw fastener extends outwardly of a first end of the sleeve. The sleeve permits extension of a bit of a screw driver thereinto via a second end thereof, and is sleeved on the screw driver in a close-fitting manner. An engaging groove in the head portion of the screw fastener engages the bit of the screw driver such that the screw driver is capable of moving and rotating an assembly of the screw fastener and the sleeve until the first end of the sleeve comes into contact with a surface of an object so as to allow movement of the screw fastener relative to the sleeve and a threaded hole in the object.

Abstract: A grasping device comprises a grasping member springably connected to a handle member. When the grasping member is withdrawn from the handle member, plier arms on the grasping member open so that an object to be grasped may be positioned therebetween. When the grasping member is permitted to be pulled by the spring back into the handle member, the plier arms close about the object, grasping it securely.

Abstract: A tool for removal of a stabilizer link in vehicles includes a first socket adapted to rotationally receive a second socket attached to the shaped end of a threaded bolt. A socket drive rotates the second socket relative to the first socket as the first socket is placed over a nut on the threaded bolt. The first socket includes an attached handle which is gripped to prevent undesirable rotation of the first socket relative to the second socket.

Abstract: Three congruent prongs (16A, 16B, 16C) mounted on a shaft tube (12), converges simultaneously when an operating sleeve (14) moves forward. This action, along with their notches and shape provides a firm grip for holding and starting nuts and bolts. These prongs, made out of 304 grade stailess steel bands, provide good spring-like flexibility and rigidity. The concave sides of the prongs mate with the outside surface of the shaft tube (12) every time the operating sleeve (14) is moved forward. These physical features provide consistent alignment of the prongs every time the tool is used. With rubber sealant (16D) coated on the inside surface of the prongs, the nut and bolt starter gives a firm grip to hold and start a wide variety of shapes and sizes of screws, nuts and bolts. Additional uses of this tool are done with the prop rod (20) supplementing the prongs.

Abstract: A holding device for fastening elements which is securable to screw-driving power tool and includes at least two clamping members (20) which abut a stem (74) of the fastening element in a release position of the clamping members and which are displaceable upon an application of a force thereto into their release position, with the clamping members (20) having at least one contact region which forms, at least in the support position of the clamping members (20), a front stop of the holding device (10) in a drive-in direction (22) of the power tool (2).

Abstract: Provides is a screwdriver-and-nut wrench-combined tuning tool for radio frequency filter which is capable of preventing a movement of a tuning screw occurred when locking it with a tuning nut by making their combined body, preventing a difficulty of tuning resulted due to a separate use of a screwdriver and a nut wrench when a space for access to a tuning unit is not sufficient, and minimizing an interruption of turns of the tuning screw and the tuning nut by locking or turning the screwdriver and the nut wrench independently. The screwdriver-and-nut wrench-combined tuning tool for radio frequency filter comprises a case, a nut wrench positioned to rotate inside the case for turning or holding a tuning nut, a screwdriver positioned to rotate inside the nut wrench for turning or holding a tuning screw, a nut wrench locking unit that is fitted to the nut wrench or the case for locking the nut wrench; and a screwdriver locking unitthat is fitted to the case for locking the screwdriver.

Abstract: A rigging tool for use with a turnbarrel for joining ends of cables together in which the rigging tool has a first gripping member with a receptacle suitable for receiving a terminal end of a cable therein, a second gripping member having a receptacle suitable for receiving a terminal end of another cable therein, and a translating rod assembly connected to the first and second gripping members for allowing the gripping members to translate with respect to each other when the turnbarrel is rotated. The translating rod has a tubular body with a first rod fixedly adjustably received in one end of the tubular body and a second rod resiliently mounted in the second end of the tubular body.

Abstract: A holding tool is adapted to be used in removing and replacing a fan clutch assembly threadably attached and detached relative to a shaft of a hub connected to a pulley on an internal combustion engine of a vehicle by a series of fasteners. The holding tool includes a flat holding plate in which a portion of the bottom edge is provided with arcuate edge adapted to surround a circumferential segment of the hub. The holding plate is formed with a plurality of spaced apart holes adapted to receive certain of the fasteners connecting the hub and pulley together so that the holding plate is attached to the hub. An elongated handle has a proximal end secured to the holding plate and a distal end adapted to rest upon a frame rail of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tooling apparatus for aiding in the removal of brake drum bolts on a heavy duty truck or trailer wheel. The present invention provides an elongated primary shaft having a first end and a second end. An intermediate shaft is connected to the second end of the primary shaft. A secondary shaft is connected to the intermediate shaft and has a socket end adaptable to receive a socket for engaging the brake drum bolts. A bearing member is adjustably connected to the primary shaft and adaptable to engage a hole in the truck or trailer wheel for securing the position of the socket on the brake drum bolts.

Abstract: A multiple nut tool apparatus and method includes a slide shaft. More than one socket receiver is connected to the slide shaft such that at least one of the socket receiver is movable. A socket adapter is connected to each of the socket receivers.

Abstract: A holding tool is used to connect or disconnect a water pump pulley and a fan clutch. The water pump pulley is attached by a threaded shaft to a connector on the fan clutch, and the pulley has at least a pair of fasteners each with an exposed fastener head that extends from the pulley's surface which is next to the fan clutch. A head of the tool is inserted into a narrow space between the pulley's surface and the fan clutch. The tool head is narrow enough to fit into this space. This tool head includes a hook element at an end of a straight edge lever element. While grasping a fastener head of one fastener with the hook element and engaging a fastener head of another fastener with the straight edge lever element, a second tool is inserted into the narrow space to grasp the connector on the fan clutch. While both tools are engaged, one or both the tools are turned to disconnect or connect the threaded shaft of water pump pulley and the connector on a fan clutch.

Abstract: A wrench including a stem having a head section at one end of the stem and a polygonal socket formed in the head section for fitting onto a screwed member. A resilient ring is disposed at the head section and pivotally connected with a controlling switch pivotally disposed at the head section. By means of operating the controlling switch, the resilient ring is driven to expand or close. In the closed position, the resilient ring obstructs at least one inner angle of the socket to prevent the screwed member from detaching out of the socket and clamp the screwed member in the socket. In the expanded position, the resilient ring frees the inner angle, permitting the screwed member to freely pass through the socket.

Abstract: A tightening device includes an energizing member for energizing a tightening member to be secured to a tightening object. The energizing member integrally has at its one end an engaging part to be engaged with the tightening member. A switching member is connected to the tightening member for switching over to the constraining or operating state of the energizing force imparted to the tightening member by the energizing member. The switching member initially tightly holds the engaging part of the energizing member and the other end portion thereof to constrain the energizing force and is then separated from the engaging part and the other end portion of the energizing member to activate the energizing force.

Abstract: A drumbar apparatus and method that allows one mechanic positioned at the frontside of a wheel on a trailer, truck, bus or any other vehicle that utilize Dayton Wheels™ or spoke wheels to hold a bolt head of a bolt located on the backside of the wheel to prevent said bolt from rotating while simultaneously removing or replacing a nut located on the frontside of the wheel that comprises a wrench end located at a second end portion of the drumbar apparatus used to hold a socket and wherein the socket is used to hold the bolt on the backside of the wheel, a handle located at first end portion of said wrench end, a middle section connecting the handle and the wrench end wherein the mechanic positioned at the frontside of the wheel holds the handle of the drumbar with his/her first hand and extends the drumbar apparatus through the axle housing of the wheel and holds the bolt located on the backside of the wheel with the socket and wherein the mechanic rotates the nut located on the frontside of the wheel on

Abstract: An open-end ratchet wrench includes a housing defining a handle and a head with an open mouth for receiving first and second elements of a work piece therein. A fixed jaw member on the wrench engages the first element and a moving jaw member engages the second element of the work piece. A squeeze lever is operable to rotate the moving jaw member about a center axis of rotation selectively in either a clockwise or counterclockwise movement, to thereby tighten or loosen the second element relative to the first element. An engagement assembly operates the moving jaw member between an operable position in engagement with the work piece and a retracted position, wherein the jaw member moves away from the center axis of rotation to back off and release from operative engagement with the second element, thereby allowing removal of the wrench from the work piece.

Abstract: With a blade exchanging device, a cylindrical body is engaged with a nut that is fastened to a spindle, and at the same time the nut is held by fitting nails of a chuck member with grooves that are formed on the nut. Next, a torque wrench is inserted through the cylindrical body, and a polygonal head of the torque wrench is engaged with a polygonal hole formed in the head of the spindle. In this state, the spindle is rotated with the torque wrench in a direction to unfasten the nut from the spindle. The nut is thereby detached from the spindle. When the cylindrical body is disengaged from the spindle, the nut is prevented from falling off the cylindrical body, since the nails of the chuck hold the nut.

Abstract: A machine for clamping material to be fastened and automatically installing screws has been disclosed through a method of a self loading barrel that also aligns the screw to be installed thus relieving the operator of the strain of holding an unstable screw in place during the driving phase. This machine also automatically provides the force needed to keep the fastener from stripping at the head driver connection point through its unique design and also relieving the operator of much of the work related strain associated with these operations. This tool also provides another benefit in its design by automatically clamping the material during the fastening operation, that would normally have to be done separately with another tool. Another embodiment permits single loading of fasteners into the barrel.

Abstract: A fastening assistance structure has a bolt hole for passing therethrough a threaded portion of a bolt, a seat face for engaging a head seat face of the bolt, and a partition wall for guiding the bolt into the bolt hole. A bolt inlet which is open at an end of the partition wall lies flush with an end face of a bulge. Even when the bolt hole is positioned behind the bulge, the bolt inlet can be seen, and the bolt can be inserted from the bolt inlet into the partition wall. If the partition wall has an inner wall of a tapered shape progressively smaller in diameter toward the bolt hole, then the bolt can easily be inserted along the inner wall of the partition wall into the bolt hole.

Abstract: A self-supporting retaining device for retaining the head or nut of a threaded fastener assembly. A first portion of the device has a retaining component, such as a socket, for engaging the head or nut. A second portion of the device is adapted to engage a structure or feature that neighbors the location of the fastener assembly. Once the retaining component is mated to the head or nut of the fastener assembly, the second portion of the device is releasably engaged with the neighboring structure. The engagement of the second portion with the neighboring structure permits the position of the device to be independently maintained. The retaining component retains the associated head or nut, thereby allowing a user of the device to tighten or loosen the fastener assembly by manipulating only the head or nut located at the opposite end thereof. The device may then be disengaged from the fastener assembly and neighboring structure.

Abstract: A circular cutout with precisely cut holes, it holds spare lug nuts to facilitate faster pit stops during automobile racing events. The lug nut holes match the wheel's lug holes in both diameter location and number.

Abstract: A tool for holding the pulley of the engine crankshaft stationary while loosening or tightening the crankshaft sprocket bolt. In a first embodiment, the crankshaft pulley holding implement has two piece construction that employs a changeable baseplate for crankshaft pulleys of different sizes. In a second embodiment, the tool has a one piece construction that is less expensive to manufacture. In both embodiments, the tool has a square hole defined therein for receiving a square drive breaker bar and a plurality of symmetrically disposed slots for engaging crankshaft pulley bolts, so that the tool may be placed about the crankshaft pulley bolts and held stationary with the breaker bar while tightening or loosening the crankshaft sprocket bolt.

Abstract: A device for operating on each nut of a double-nut assembly, wherein an inner nut of the assembly is of a diameter larger than that of an outer nut of the assembly. The device comprises two components: the first component is provided to act on the inner nut and is designed to allow a portion of the second component to pass therethrough, while the second component is provided to act on the outer nut. The first component may be used to rotate the inner nut to a desired position while a portion of the second component resides therein, whereafter the second component may be used to secure the rotated position by tightening the outer nut. The device may be used with an eccentric fastener assembly employing such a double-nut arrangement to set the toe angle of a vehicle wheel.

Abstract: An anti-rotation device for a fastener, comprising: a first coupling for engaging a first fastener; a second coupling for engaging a feature located near the first fastener; and a flexible connection between the first and second couplings. The flexible connection limits rotation of the first coupling relative to the second coupling. The anti-rotation device could be part of a kit which also includes a holder. The holder comprises: a first opening for receiving the first coupling and a second opening for receiving the second coupling. The spacing between the first and second openings corresponds to the distance between the first and second fasteners. The anti-rotation device allows the operator to tighten or loosen a third fastener corresponding to said first fastener without manually engaging the first fastener.

Abstract: A tool for selectively holding standard sized washers having a handle having a first end, the first end having a pair of facing ears formed facingly thereon the facing ears having a partial slightly more than a semi-circular inner periphery sized to matingly abut the outer periphery of a standard sized washer; the handle first end further having a relief slot formed between the ears, the relief slot extending along the handle from the first end, the handle further having a thickness approximating the thickness of the standard sized washer.

Abstract: A reaction cam system for use as a release system in a torquing process. The reaction cam applies a reaction force to a backup wrench coupled between a head of a fastener and an adjacent component. The reaction cam is positioned against the backup wrench and has an inner sleeve removably coupled to a head of the fastener. An eccentrically mounted cam housing is rotatably supported about the inner sleeve. The cam housing is positioned prior to the torquing process being initiated such that a high point of the housing faces a portion of the backup wrench. After the torquing process is complete and the backup wrench is forced tightly into contact with the cam housing, the cam housing can be rotated such that a gap is created between the backup wrench and reaction cam. The reaction cam then can be easily removed from the adjacent component and the backup wrench easily removed from the fastener.

Abstract: An apparatus for rotating a fastening element comprising a polygonal section such as a hexagonal nut or bolt from an arbitrary angular position to a predetermined angular position. The apparatus comprises a base member having a pocket for receiving the fastening element so as to freely rotatable therein, and a pair of positioning slides arranged on opposite sides of said pocket so as to be displaceable in parallel and opposite directions. The positioning slides have parallel positioning surfaces facing each other and provided with arcuate recesses arranged so that opposite corners of the fastening element when in its arbitrary position project thereinto. When the positioning slides are displaced in opposite directions, the walls of the recesses cooperate with the projecting corners of the fastening element so as to rotate the fastening element from its arbitrary angular position to the predetermined angular position.

Abstract: A bolt retaining device for a nutrunner which includes a socket having a longitudinal axis and being sized to fit the bolt, the device having an electromagnet positioned with respect to the socket to generate a magnetic field directed along the axis of the socket to hold the bolt in the socket when the field is present, and a controller connected to the electromagnet controlling the magnetic field. The bolt retaining device wherein the electromagnet is a coil co-axially mounted with respect to the socket. Each nutrunner can include a motor, a socket, and a shaft connecting the motor to the socket. One or more nutrunners can be provided on a movable frame.

Abstract: A universal fan clutch wrench kit includes an adjustable holding wrench and an adjustable turning wrench, both of which are utilized in unison to remove a fan clutch assembly.