Apparatus for removing lug nuts on a vehicle tire
OwnerNader Omidiinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for removing lug nuts for changing a tire on a vehicle has a bracing structure and at least three arms connected to the bracing structure. A first arm extends upward and a second arm, adapted to operate as a footrest, extends outward and both arms are positioned such that one may stand on the second arm to generate extra torque while grasping the first arm for stability. A third arm is adapted to receive a socket and is oriented along the socket's axis of rotation. All arms are collapsible for storage.
Claims8
An apparatus for loosening or tightening lug nuts or bolts from a wheel of a vehicle to facilitate removal of the wheel from the vehicle or retention of the wheel on the vehicle, in the process of manual changing of a tire on the wheel, the apparatus comprising:
- a bracing structure;
- a first foldable arm connected to the bracing structure;
- a first extension arm connected telescopically or foldably to the first foldable arm;
- a handle removably or telescopically connected to the first extension arm;
- an at least partially swiveling second arm connected to the bracing structure and having a platform end for supporting a person's foot during use of the invention;
- a third foldable arm connected to the bracing structure;
- a second extension arm removably or foldably connected to the third foldable arm;
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- an adapter connected to the second extension arm for fitting a lug nut or bolt for removal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.