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US 11,577,546 B2Granted
Apparatus for removing lug nuts on a vehicle tire
OwnerRayan 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.
Claims20
An apparatus for loosening or tightening lug nuts or bolts from a wheel of a vehicle, the apparatus comprising:
- a bracing structure;
- a first foldable arm connected to said bracing structure;
- a first extension arm connected to said first foldable arm, said first extension arm capable of being folded;
- a second arm connected to said bracing structure, wherein said second arm has a platform end;
- said platform end being sized to support a foot of a user during usage of the apparatus by the user;
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- said platform end being rotatable from a stowed position to an operative position for use, wherein said platform end is positioned at an angle of thirty degrees or less relative to a horizontal plane in said operative position when the apparatus engages the lug nut or bolt of the wheel before loosening or tightening the lug nut or bolt.
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