Responsive To Torque On Work Patents (Class 81/467)
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Patent number: 8763500Abstract: A multi-scale mechanism comprising a rotatable driving shaft; a first scale mounted along the axis of said rotatable driving shaft, said scale including first and second sets of coarse scale divisions for indicating a coarse range of magnitude in two different systems of units as a function of the position of said first scale with respect to said rotatable driving shaft; a second scale for indicating a fine scale range of magnitude in one of said systems of units; a third scale for indicating a fine scale range of magnitude in the other of said systems of units; said third scale operatively connected to said rotatable driving shaft; and a gear assembly coupled to said rotatable driving shaft and connected to said second scale and said third scale, said gear assembly having a predetermined gear ratio such that said second scale and said third scale are each caused to move at the same time but at a different rate that is a function of their respective system of units.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Mountz, Inc.Inventors: Bradley G. Mountz, Daniel K. Ohlendorf, Yi-Min Wu
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Patent number: 8746114Abstract: An isolative torque-exerting apparatus includes a wrench and two isolating elements. The wrench includes a head, a handle extending from the head, a switch placed on the head, an insert partially inserted in the head, a ring placed against the insert, a first ring connected to the head for keeping the ring in the head, and a second clip connected to the ring for keeping the insert partially in the head. The first isolating element includes a cap for wrapping the head, a skirt extending from the cap, and a sheath for wrapping the handle. The second isolating element includes a first drum placed in the skirt, a second drum for wrapping the insert, and an annular membrane extending from the first drum to the second drum for covering the ring and the clips.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Matatakitoyo Tool Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jih Chun Wu
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Patent number: 8739661Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for tightening and releasing clamping tools (16), such as draw-in collet chucks, mandrels and the like which allows a torque to be concentrically transferred onto a clamping device, such as a locknut (17), clamping screw or the like without radial stress and without the threaded sections of the clamping device (17) and the collet chuck base (31) or the like being subjected to an unbalanced load. In a preferred embodiment, the device (1) is universally applicable, has an especially simple design and can be rapidly adapted to the respective clamping tools (16).Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Franz Haimer Maschinenbau KGInventors: Franz Haimer, Wolfgang Kugle
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Publication number: 20140144300Abstract: Disclosed is a tightening tool for a screw element, having a tool receptacle and an associated line. A coupling part is provided, which is formed at a free end for engaging with the tool receptacle in a form-closed manner and transitions into a handle or can be coupled to a handle at the other end. The coupling part has an interior and at least one lateral opening for inserting or leading out the line at least at the free end of the coupling part. The interior and the opening extend to the free end and are open there. The invention further relates to a coupling part and to a screw element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: LABOMATIC INSTRUMENTS AGInventor: Claude Marchand
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Publication number: 20140123819Abstract: A torque limiting tool is provided that has a handle and a body, which in certain embodiments may be assembled by an operator. The body of the torque limiting tool has a side portion with a tubing slot for allowing tubing to exit the torque limiting tool. The handle and body have one or more abutments, designed to allow the torque limiting tool to deliver a maximum amount of torque. The torque limiting tool may be used with an adapter to allow coupling with a variety of fitting sizes and shapes. The torque limiting tool may be adapted for use with a flat bottom port, such as in an analytical instrument, like liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, ion chromatography, or in in vitro diagnostic systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: IDEX Health & Science LLCInventors: Eric Beemer, Craig Graham, Mark Hahn
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Patent number: 8714057Abstract: An electronic torque wrench including a wrench body, a wrench head configured to engage a workpiece, a first sensor producing a first output signal, that is proportional to an amount of torque being applied to the workpiece, a grip handle, a second sensor producing a second output signal that is proportional to an amount of rotation being applied to the workpiece, a user interface including an input device for inputting a preset torque value, and a processor for converting the first output signal into a current torque value, comparing the current torque value to the preset torque value, and converting the second output signal into a first angle value through which the workpiece has been rotated after the current torque value exceeds the preset torque value.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Apex Brands, Inc.Inventors: Muniswamappa Anjanappa, Xia Chen, Nitin Bedi
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Patent number: 8708060Abstract: A synchronization mechanism of a clutch mechanism includes a drive side contact member and a driven side contact member provided on a drive side clutch member and a driven side clutch member of a clutch mechanism at positions radially inwardly of a drive side clutch portion and a driven side clutch portion, respectively. The driven side contact member does not contact the drive side contact member when the driven side clutch member is in a disengaging position. As the driven side clutch member moves from the disengaging position to an engaging position, the driven side contact member contacts the drive side contact member, so that the rotation of the drive side clutch member is transmitted to the driven side clutch member through frictional contact between the driven side contact member and the drive side contact member before the driven side clutch member reaches the engaging position.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Makita CorporationInventor: Kazunori Tsuge
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Publication number: 20140069242Abstract: An adjusting structure of a torque wrench includes an adjusting bolt orderly installed with a first nut, a second nut, a connecting ring and a third nut. The second nut has a polygonal groove correspondingly engaged with a polygonal projected ring of the connecting ring, so that the connecting ring has a thicker wall, compared to a conventional one, to step up its strength. Therefore, the connecting ring has a stronger structure to avoid disadvantage of easily breaking down happening in the conventional one.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: TORQUE-TECH PRECISION CO., LTD.Inventor: Tien-Lung Lin
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Patent number: 8667870Abstract: A torque driver includes a driver arm with a pivot mounting hole formed adjacent one end, a driver spindle mounting slot or sockets spaced from the pivot mounting hole providing multiple mounting positions for retaining the driver spindle, and a locking detent. A locking element engages the locking detent, a load applicator generates a selected load onto the locking element, and a handle is pivotally attached to the driver arm at the pivot mounting hole and has finger groove for applying a tightening force. The locking detent, the locking element and the load applicator cooperate to permit relative movement between the driver arm and the handle when the tightening force applied at the finger groove is at a pre-determined value.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventor: Boris R. Teper
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Publication number: 20140047957Abstract: A torque-indicating wrench includes a handle, a strain gauge, a lever, a head and a driving mechanism. The strain gauge is placed in the handle. The lever including a first end inserted in and pivotally connected to the handle and abutted against the strain gauge and a second end placed out of the handle. The head includes a tubular portion non-pivotally placed around and on the handle. The driving mechanism includes a bit-rotating element pivotally placed in the head and formed with a crank pivotally connected to the second end of the lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventor: Jih Chun WU
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Patent number: 8640780Abstract: An improved multi-bolt and nut torque wrench for installing and removing bolts or nuts from flanged joints or the like which includes a plurality of torque stations having a plurality of high torque wrenches for engaging the heads of the bolts or nuts during a high torque phase of removal or installation; a plurality of low-torque motors operatively engaged with the wrenches for rotating the bolts or nuts during the low torque phase of removal or installation; a source of hydraulic fluid for driving the low-torque motors during the low-torque phase, and driving the high-torque wrenches during the high torque phase; and a mechanism for switching between the two phases depending on the torque needed.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Francis Services, Inc.Inventors: Dale Francis, Nicholas Francis, William P. Bernard, Oswald J. Bernard, Lan Hiscox, Brian Compton, Arthur Jones
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Patent number: 8631726Abstract: A torque limiting engine rotation tool for rotating a crankshaft of an engine, where the engine rotation tool is configured to be operated with a socket wrench or non-impacting tool and is configured to engage an accessory drive pulley bolt or any other bolt that causes the crankshaft to rotate, includes a socket body. The socket body has a driving portion coupled to a bolt-torquing portion with a shear pin. A receiving recess is defined by the driving portion and is configured to receive the socket wrench or non-impacting tool. A female socket recess is defined by the bolt-torquing portion and is configured to engage the bolt. The amount of torque applied by the socket wrench or non-impacting tool to the bolt is limited by the shear strength of the shear pin.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Mark Ehlers, Karl Reith
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Publication number: 20140007747Abstract: A torque wrench comprising: a hollow housing comprising an outer wall having a proximal end and a distal end, and an inner wall having a proximal end and a distal end, the inner wall being spaced from the outer wall so as to provide a gap therebetween, the proximal end of the outer wall being connected to the proximal end of the inner wall, and the distal end of the outer wall being configured to engage a workpiece housing; and a mechanical multiplier for disposition within the inner wall of the hollow housing, the mechanical multiplier comprising a torque input shaft and a torque output shaft, the mechanical multiplier being connected to the inner wail of the hollow housing by a loose, non-binding connection, and the torque output shaft being configured to engage a workpiece fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: Advanced Torque Products, LLC.Inventor: Advanced Torque Products, LLC.
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Publication number: 20130333529Abstract: An isolative torque-exerting apparatus includes a wrench and two isolating elements. The wrench includes a head, a handle extending from the head, a switch placed on the head, an insert partially inserted in the head, a ring placed against the insert, a first ring connected to the head for keeping the ring in the head, and a second clip connected to the ring for keeping the insert partially in the head; The first isolating element includes a cap for wrapping the head, a skirt extending from the cap, and a sheath for wrapping the handle. The second isolating element includes a first drum placed in the skirt, a second drum for wrapping the insert, and an annular membrane extending from the first drum to the second drum for covering the ring and the clips.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventor: Jih Chun WU
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Patent number: 8607674Abstract: A torque-regulated, manual drive, hydraulic wrench for tightening and loosening which doesn't require any outer element for operating, whether hydraulic pumps with respective supply hoses, control gauges, or hydraulic centers. The torque selection/regulation is performed by a circular slide rule mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Inventor: Antonio Cami Riestra
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Patent number: 8607675Abstract: A torque wrench includes a driving head, a hollow handle, compression unit, an adjustment unit, an index unit and a display unit. The driving head and the handle are pivotably connected to each other. The compression unit has a resilient member and an end piece which contacts the driving head. The adjustment unit adjusts the length of the resilient member to set the torque of the wrench. The index unit has a first index and a second index, both of which are moved with the movement of the adjustment unit. The movement of the first index is detected by the display unit and transferred into digits to display the value of the torque. The second index is cooperated with the marks of the scale member to display the value of the torque.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Inventors: Ting-Ko Tsai, Chun-Wei Yang, Zhe-Ping Zhang
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Patent number: 8590434Abstract: A hand tool torsion adjustment structure includes a main mechanism, a torsion release mechanism and a micro-adjustment mechanism. The main mechanism is composed of a working rod and a tool handle while the torsion release mechanism is provided with a first engage tooth, a second engage tooth and a spring, and the micro-adjustment mechanism consists of a resisting member, an interacting member and at least one adjusting pinion. The torsion value of the hand tool can quickly be adjusted through the main mechanism and the torsion release mechanism, and the torsion preset value of the hand tool can precisely be fine-adjusted via the micro-adjustment mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Jin-Tsai Lai
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Patent number: 8590433Abstract: A shear valve protection member is disposed radially outwards of the shear valves and in the same axial position as the shear valves, which can be switched between a tightly attached state in which the strip-shaped shear valve protection member cannot move relatively to a cutting portion which connects to the other member by virtue of a frictional force generated between the cutting portion and itself by tightly attaching the cutting portion thereto in the radial direction and a tight attachment cancelled state in which the strip-shaped shear valve protection member can move in a circumferential direction relative to the cutting portion. The shear valve protection member can be switched between a position where the shear valves are covered with the shear valve protection member and a position where the shear valves are exposed from the shear valve protection member through the through holes therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Jtekt CorporationInventors: Nobuo Komeyama, Akihide Nagayama
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Publication number: 20130298733Abstract: An extendable multi-tool comprising an extendable pole and a head unit selectively detachably coupled together. The head unit comprises a grasping mechanism configured to engage a light bulb, a control switch and a rotation mechanism. The control switch configured to cause the grasping mechanism to become secured to a light bulb, and to cause the rotation mechanism to automatically detect when a light bulb is secured to the grasping mechanism and then rotate the grasping unit and the secured light bulb in a first direction based on the position of the control switch. The tool further comprises an arm unit for positioning the grasping mechanism in a desired configuration to engage the light bulb, wherein the arm member is coupled to the grasping mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: WAGIC, INC.Inventors: Ronald L. Johnson, Robert J. Gallegos, Idriss Mansouri-Chafik Ruiz
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Publication number: 20130276598Abstract: A torque limiting driver with a toothed belt driven use indicator, having a body with a shaft and tool at one end and a counter or indicator at the other end, is disclosed. The indicator is driven by a drive shaft gear and a toothed belt corresponding to movement of the tool. The indicator provides at least one visual cue which corresponds to a predetermined amount of use. Alignment of the at least one visual cue with a sight or mark may be used to estimate or determine usage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: David Ivinson, John Nino, Gary Norsworthy
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Publication number: 20130276597Abstract: A torque limiting driver with a belt driven use indicator, having a body with a shaft and tool at one end and a counter or indicator at the other end, is disclosed. The indicator is driven by a drive shaft and belt corresponding to movement of the tool. The indicator provides at least one visual cue which corresponds to a predetermined amount of use, or end of life. Alignment of the at least one visual cue with a sight or mark may be used to estimate or determine usage.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: ECA Medical InstrumentsInventors: David Ivinson, John Nino, Gary Norsworthy
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Patent number: 8555755Abstract: An electronic apparatus for controlled fastening, comprises a body (11) coupled to which is one of different removable inserts (17, 17?, 17?). The insert comprises a transponder (18) which sends setting signals to the apparatus when it is mounted on the apparatus. The apparatus in turn comprises transmission means for programming into the transponder (18) information which shall be inserted into the signals which shall subsequently be sent by the transponder to the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Atlas Copco BLM S.R.L.Inventor: Massimiliano Cattaneo
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Publication number: 20130263707Abstract: An electronic torque wrench includes a main body, a display device and at least one pushbutton module. A torque detector is disposed on the main body in adjacency to a working head for outputting a torque value. The display device has an operation unit and a display panel. The pushbutton module is for setting a torque value. The pushbutton module and the torque detector are electrically connected to the operation unit. The operation unit serves to receive and process the torque value to display the torque value on the display panel. The display panel and the pushbutton module are respectively disposed on a top side and a lateral side of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: KABO TOOL COMPANYInventor: Chih-Ching HSIEH
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Patent number: 8549963Abstract: The present invention relates to a torque socket, which comprises a shaft rod and a shaft cylinder. Two ends of the shaft rod are respectively axially formed with an insertion tenon and a core shaft having at least a cut groove transversally on a surface. Two axial ends of the shaft cylinder are respectively formed with a shaft slot and a sleeve slot, wherein the shaft slot allows the core shaft to be inserted therein and is formed with a buckle part corresponding to the location of the flange part; the interior of the shaft slot is radially and protrudingly formed with a friction segment for tightening the core shaft, thereby forming a preset torque value between the core shaft and the shaft slot. When the socket is used to fasten a connection unit, if the preset torque of the socket is exceeded, an idle rotation state is formed.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Inventor: Wei-Chieh Chuang
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Publication number: 20130228053Abstract: A torque wrench includes a hollow main shaft, a tool member, an adjustable grip, a torque-adjustment elastic member, a clutch device and a functional lock including a locking ring defining therein a bevel groove, a through hole located at the adjustable grip and a positioning ball received in the bevel groove and insertable through the through hole into contact with the periphery of the hollow main shaft. Thus, the user can control the positioning ball to lock the adjustable grip to the hollow main shaft simply by pushing the locking ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventor: Zhu-Cun CHEN
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Patent number: 8522650Abstract: An angle nut runner capable of accurately measuring a genuine tightening force includes an output shaft pivotally supported approximately perpendicular to the rotating shaft 1 of the drive source, a strain measuring mechanism for measuring a strain generated in the output shaft is disposed on the output shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Uryu Seisaku Ltd.Inventor: Koji Tatsuno
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Publication number: 20130213195Abstract: The invention relates to a tool, tool, in particular a screwing tool (1), comprising a handle (2), a working part (5) that is connected to the handle and that is used to open or close a threaded connection, and a display device (10) that displays a working value, for example a tightening torque of the threaded connection, wherein the display device (10) has at least two representations of the working value, in particular the tightening torque. In order to develop a generic tool in such a way that incorrect operation can be prevented with sufficient reliability, a covering device (17) is provided, which covers at least one working value and/or is designed in such a way that only one working value can be displayed in the display device (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Richard Abr. Herder GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Stefan Czympiel, Heinz Dieter Baumann
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Publication number: 20130199344Abstract: An electric wrench which includes a main body, a control unit, a torque sensor, a vibrating module and a phonetic module is provided. The main body includes a handle extend to form a holding portion. The vibrating module which includes a shell body and a vibration motor is mounted to the holding portion. The shell body includes a first end adjacent to one of the handle, and a second end. The first end defines a motor receiving space, and the vibration motor is disposed in the motor receiving space and electrically connected to the control unit. Whereby, the wrench is light-weight and friendly and comfortable for holding, and the vibration can be sensed by hand, and may produce, for example, human sound. Furthermore, the vibration and the human sound may be produced at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: Sunheng Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sunheng Technology Co., Ltd.
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Patent number: 8495936Abstract: The disclosure relates to a wrench. The wrench includes a body, a torque sensor, a stick and an actuator. The body includes a cavity therein. The torque sensor is used to sense a torque applied by the body. The stick is located in the cavity of the body. The actuator is applied to move the stick to hit the body when the torque is greater than a predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Inventor: Chih-Ching Hsieh
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Patent number: 8495935Abstract: A multi-scale mechanism comprising a rotatable driving shaft; a first scale mounted along the axis of said rotatable driving shaft, said scale including first and second sets of coarse scale divisions for indicating a coarse range of magnitude in two different systems of units as a function of the position of said first scale with respect to said rotatable driving shaft; a second scale for indicating a fine scale range of magnitude in one of said systems of units; a third scale for indicating a fine scale range of magnitude in the other of said systems of units; said third scale operatively connected to said rotatable driving shaft; and a gear assembly connected between said second scale and said third scale having a predetermined gear ratio such that said second scale is caused to move at a different rate than said third scale.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Mountz, Inc.Inventors: Bradley G. Mountz, Daniel Ohlendorf, Yi-Min Wu
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Patent number: 8490649Abstract: Torque indicator markings incorporated with handwheel devices connected to actuators or valve assemblies provide visual indication of the amount of torque being applied to an actuator or valve assembly by the handwheel device. Tattletale torque indicators incorporated with a handwheel device further provide a persistent indication of the maximum amount of torque applied to an actuator or valve assembly connected to the handwheel device.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Flowserve Management CompanyInventors: William T. Dolenti, Daniel J. Morris, William C. Hooss, Byron A. Fleury
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Patent number: 8490525Abstract: A torque application device according to aspects of the present invention comprises (1) a collar for engaging a fastener, (2) a grip coupled to the collar, the grip preferably configured to magnify torque applied to it and to transfer all or part of the magnified torque to the collar, and (3) a slip mechanism to help avoid applying more than a predetermined, maximum amount of torque. The device may further include an indicator (such as a visual, audible and/or tactile indicator) to indicate when a predetermined maximum torque has been reached.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: PCT International, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Wilson, Timothy L. Youtsey, Wang C. Hui
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Patent number: 8479620Abstract: A torque-setting device includes a shank, a handle provided on the shank, a driving unit attached to the shank, a strain gauge connected to the driving unit, a spring abutted against the strain gauge, a pusher abutted against the spring, an axle engaged with the pusher, a restraining element connected to the axle, a C-clip provided on the restraining element, and a knob. The knob is operable to rotate the axle relative to the pusher, thus moving the pusher relative to the spring to set a value of torque. The knob is movable between a position where teeth thereof are in grooves of the handle to avoid rotation of the axle and another position where the tooth are out of the grooves to allow rotation of the knob and the axle. The C-clip is located against an annular rib formed on an internal face of the knob.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Mikawa Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xuan-Ren Chen
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Publication number: 20130160617Abstract: A hand tool includes a handle and an elbow structure. The handle has a grasp portion and a rod portion connecting collinearly. The elbow structure has a first section and a second section, wherein the first section connects with the handle collinearly, and the second section connected to the first section slantwise at an acute angle. A complementary angle to the acute angle is defined thereby. The hand tool defines an operative length, which is along the first axis of the first section from a bottom end of the grasp portion of the handle to a top end of the first section of the elbow structure. The operative length going with the complementary angle offers the hand tool facile manipulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: KABO TOOL COMPANYInventor: KABO TOOL COMPANY
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Publication number: 20130152745Abstract: The invention relates to a tool with a housing (3) and a handle (2), a working part (5) which is connected to the housing (3) and serves for opening or closing a screw connection and a coupling which has an adjustment (12) and uncouples the working part (5) from the housing (3) when a working value that can be set by way of the adjustment (12) is reached and/or signals the reaching of the working value that can be set by way of the adjustment. Such a tool in which a correct adjustment of the torque value or tightening torque is retained with a high degree of certainty over a relatively long period of time is created by the adjustment having an adjusting screw with a tensioning system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: RICHARD ABR. HERDER GMBH & CO. KGInventor: Hans-Joachim Pohl
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Patent number: 8464617Abstract: A hold and drive tool and method of operation for fastening parts together with a stud and nut. The tool may comprise a tool body including a drive member therein, with the drive member rotationally driven by a power source; a nut drive member engaging the drive member and including a nut engaging portion received on the nut and rotating the nut relative to the stud; a hold member including a hold shaft connected to a hold bit, with the hold bit located in the nut drive member and received on a hold feature on the stud to prevent the stud from rotating relative to the hold member; and a clutch secured to the tool body and the hold shaft, with the clutch selectively allowing for and preventing rotation of the hold shaft relative to the tool body.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Miroslaw Zaloga, Jonathan L. Dent
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Patent number: 8443702Abstract: To make improvements in torque wrenches with a torque limiter that uses a cam mechanism and to provide a torque wrench that realizes more stable operation and is capable of highly precise tightening. In a torque wrench with a torque limiter that uses a cam mechanism, a solid columnar roller member 14 is engaged with a cam part 7 of a cam shaft 8 such that it is rotatably supported by a roller support lever member 12 mounted in a head portion 2 such as to be rotatable around a support shaft 16 and such that it is pressed against the cam part 7 by a spring force transmitting rod 18 biased by a torque setting spring. The roller support lever member 12 is configured such that the distance r2 from the support shaft 16 to a point of application of force of the spring force transmitting rod 18 is longer than the distance r1 from the support shaft 16 to the roller member 14.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Tohnichi Mfg. Co. Ltd.Inventors: Kyo Kan, Shozo Aikawa, Tomohiro Ogata, Naoya Masuda, Hiroshi Tsuji
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Patent number: 8438956Abstract: In one embodiment, a torque-indicating driver includes a handle configured to receive applied torque. One or more flat springs are coupled via a housing to the handle at their proximate ends. The one or more flat springs are configured to angularly deflect elastically in response to the applied torque. A hub is coupled to a distal end of the one or more flat springs, the hub having a torsion rod extending therefrom. The torsion rod is configured to apply torque to a load. An outer sleeve at least partially covers the housing. One or more plungers are affixed to the housing and configured to engage one or more holes or depressions disposed at predetermined locations in the outer sleeve. Engagement with the holes or depressions creates auditory and tactile feedback perceivable by a user of the torque-indicating driver to indicate when a particular torque level is reached.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Holmed CorporationInventors: Russell P. Holmes, William J. Silver
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Publication number: 20130112049Abstract: A tool for applying torque to workpieces, having a sensor adapted to detect a rotational parameter measured during application of torque to each of the workpieces, wherein the rotational parameter includes an amount of angular rotation applied to each of the workpieces an/or an amount of torque applied to each of the workpieces, a memory operably coupled to the sensor and including a stored number of cycles, wherein the sensor is adapted to add a cycle count to the stored number of cycles each time that the rotational parameter meets a parameter threshold to indicate a number of the workpieces in which the rotational parameter meets the parameter threshold, and an indicator adapted to indicate to a user when the parameter threshold has been met for one of the workpieces and to indicate the stored number of cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventor: Christopher Lawton
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Patent number: 8434389Abstract: A torque wrench comprising: a hollow housing comprising an outer wall having a proximal end and a distal end, and an inner wall having a proximal end and a distal end, the inner wall being spaced from the outer wall so as to provide a gap therebetween, the proximal end of the outer wall being connected to the proximal end of the inner wall, and the distal end of the outer wall being configured to engage a workpiece housing; and a mechanical multiplier for disposition within the inner wall of the hollow housing, the mechanical multiplier comprising a torque input shaft and a torque output shaft, the mechanical multiplier being connected to the inner wall of the hollow housing by a loose, non-binding connection, and the torque output shaft being configured to engage a workpiece fastener.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Advanced Torque Products, LLCInventor: George L. Castle
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Publication number: 20130087023Abstract: A controlled force drive element, for use with a rotational power tool, including a spring loaded drive line that exerts a preselected force on a fastener engaged by a drive head as the drive head rotates and advances the fastener. The drive element includes a primary drive body including a chuck connector to join with a chuck of a tool, an optional secondary drive body, a tool bit and a biasing element. The secondary body and tool bit are reciprocally joined with the primary drive body. A biasing element is joined with the primary drive body and/or the tool bit, and configured to compress under a force as the drive head engages the fastener to allow the tool bit and the drive head to retract toward the primary drive body. The biasing element is disposed along the spring loaded drive line between the chuck connector and the drive head.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: NATIONAL NAIL CORP.Inventor: NATIONAL NAIL CORP.
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Patent number: 8413548Abstract: A grasping device comprising a grasping assembly coupled to a shaft adapted to fit into a drill chuck is described. Embodiments of the grasping device are capable of grasping objects such as a screw head, a bolt head, a hex nut, a wing nut, a hook, or other irregularly shaped objects, so that such objects can be turned by an electric drill, lathe, or similar machine tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2010Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventors: Debbie Redmond, Charlie Redmond
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Patent number: 8408104Abstract: A screwdriver includes a handle, a shaft, a torque-transmitting unit and a torque-adjusting unit. The shaft is partially inserted in the handle. The torque-transmitting unit is located in the handle and operable to transmit an adjustable maximum value of torque to the shaft from the handle. The torque-adjusting unit is partially located in the handle, connected to the torque-transmitting unit, and operable to adjust the adjustable maximum value of torque.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Yih Cheng Factory Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jack Lin
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Patent number: 8408103Abstract: An isolative torque-exerting apparatus includes a wrench, a torque unit substantially located in the wrench, and an isolative unit provided on the wrench. The isolative unit includes a first isolative element for covering a portion of the wrench and a second isolative element for covering the remaining portion of the wrench. The first or second isolative element includes at least one cutout defined therein while the second or first isolative element includes a key located in the cutout.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Matatakitoyo Tool Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jih Chun Wu
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Publication number: 20130047799Abstract: The invention relates to a device for producing precise tightening torque for screw connections including the combination of a torque multiplier (100) and a torque wrench (200) which is adapted to the torque multiplier and calibrated therewith. The invention also relates to a method for calibrating the type of device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: LOESOMAT SCHRAUBTECHNIK NEEF GMBHInventor: Marc Gareis
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Patent number: 8371194Abstract: A wrench includes a shank including a slot defined therein longitudinally, a handle attached to an end of the shank, a head, a torque assembly for connecting the head to another end of the shank, a torque-setting device and a torque-measuring device. The torque-setting device includes a knob inserted in the handle and a pin movable in and along the slot as the knob is spun. The torque-measuring device includes a measurement sleeve and a collar. The measurement sleeve is rotationally located around the shank and includes a helical groove defined in an internal side and a scale provided on an external side. A portion of the pin is movably inserted in the helical groove so that the measurement sleeve is spun as the pin is moved in and along the slot. The collar is located around the shank and includes a window through which the scale is observable.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Matatakitoyo Tool Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Min Wu, Jih-Chun Wu
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Patent number: 8371193Abstract: An adjustable torque limiting device includes a shank unit composed of first and second shanks coaxially and rotatably connected to each other, a carrier unit mounted between the shanks and having axially facing bearing regions and radially facing detent regions which cooperatively define cavities for receiving detent bodies, respectively, so as to transmit a straining force emanating from the detent regions to the detent bodies, a force transmitting member movably mounted on the shank unit and frictionally engaged with the detent bodies, an adjusting assembly turnable to axially move the force-counteracting member, and a compressible biasing member disposed between the force-counteracting member and the adjusting assembly to exert a preloaded force against the straining force.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventor: Chin-Tan Huang
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Patent number: 8365641Abstract: A torque wrench comprising a shaft, a shaft cam configured to rotate with the shaft around the longitudinal axis, a groove defined in the shaft cam, a ramp positioned within the groove at a position below the groove upper surface, an outer cam comprising an engaging member configured to selectively contact a ramp upper surface or groove upper surface. The wrench also comprises a spring to apply a downward force on the outer cam and a void defined in the groove between the ramp and a side wall of the groove to allow the engaging member to escape the groove when not contrained by the ramp.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2011Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Inventor: Terry Daglow
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Patent number: 8347972Abstract: An improved multi-bolt and nut torque wrench for installing and removing bolts or nuts from flanged joints or the like which includes a plurality of torque stations having a plurality of high torque wrenches for engaging the heads of the bolts or nuts during a high torque phase of removal or installation; a plurality of low-torque motors operatively engaged with the wrenches for rotating the bolts or nuts during the low torque phase of removal or installation; a source of hydraulic fluid for driving the low-torque motors during the low-torque phase, and driving the high-torque wrenches during the high torque phase; and a mechanism for switching between the two phases depending on the torque needed.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Francis Services, Inc.Inventors: Dale Francis, Nicholas Francis, William P. Bernard, Oswald J. Bernard, Lan Hiscox, Brian Compton, Arthur Jones
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Patent number: 8327740Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle, a head piece and a wrench, such as a torque wrench, in particular for use in surgery and prosthetics, such as surgery and prosthetics within the dental field. A handle for a wrench is provided, wherein the handle comprises an elongated body element extending along a first axis, and a torque arm for indicating the torque applied to the torque arm, the torque arm having a proximal end attached to the body element. Furthermore, the handle comprises a first locking element, the first locking element being adapted to removably engage with a locking element of a head piece, and the handle further comprises a ratchet element that is adapted to engage with a tool piece in a ratchet gear.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Elos Pinol A/SInventor: Henrik Hans Rasmussen