Counter-torque driver tool
AssigneeC-Torq, LLC
InventorCarl Michael Nilsson
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Abstract
One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a tool driver device that can apply counter-torque to the device while applying torque to a target component that is engaging a target base. The example device can be operated by one hand to actuate a power input component that provides the desired torque, while providing counter-torque to offset rotation of the device. A selectably engaged counter-torque component is selected to complement the target base, to operably hold it in place during use. A power input provides power to apply rotational force to drive a selectably coupled tool, which has been selected to complement the target component engaged with a target base. The counter-torque component is operably engaged with the base, which applies counter-torque to the torque provided by the target component.
Claims18
A device that applies torque to rotate a target tool engaging a complementary target component, and applies counter torque to stabilize the device with regard to a target base engaged with the target component, comprising;
- a housing configured to be operably held by an operator with one hand, the housing having a housing axis that extends along the length and through the center of the housing;
- an inner shaft configured to selectably rotate relative to the housing, the inner shaft having a first rotational axis that extends along the length of the shaft and is coaxial with the housing axis;
- an outer tube configured to selectably rotate relative to the housing, the outer tube having a second rotational axis that extends along a length of the outer tube and is coaxial with the housing axis, the inner shaft being disposed within and coaxial with the second axis;
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- a torque inversion mechanism that is selectable to provide a first operation mode and a second operation mode, the torque inversion mechanism having an input shaft, wherein in the first operation mode the input shaft is operably coupled to the inner shaft to rotate the inner shaft and provide torque to the target tool and the outer tube is fixedly engaged with the target base to apply counter-torque to the target base, and in the second operation mode, the inner shaft is fixedly engaged with the target tool to apply counter-torque to the target tool and the input shaft is operably coupled to the outer tube rotates to rotate the outer tube and provide torque to the target base,
- wherein a power input operably provides power to the input shaft.
An apparatus that applies torque to a target tool and counter torque to stabilize the apparatus with regard to a target base, comprising:
- a selectably removable tip assembly comprising:
- an inner shaft comprising a distal end, a target tool engaged with the distal end wherein the inner shaft operably rotates in order to rotate the target tool, and
- wherein the target tool is configured to engage a target component that is operably engaged with a target base;
- an outer tube comprising a body that is shaped to selectably, fixedly engage with the target base the outer tube being coaxial with the rotating shaft;
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- a torque inversion mechanism that is selectable to provide a first operation mode and a second operation mode, the torque inversion mechanism having an input shaft, wherein in the first operation mode the input shaft is operably coupled to the inner shaft to rotate the inner shaft and provide torque to the target tool and the outer tube is fixedly engaged with the target base to apply counter-torque to the target base, and in the second operation mode, the inner shaft is fixedly engaged with the target tool to apply counter-torque to the target tool and the input shaft is operably coupled to the outer tube to rotate the outer tube and provide torque to the target base,
- wherein a power input operably provides power to the input shaft.
A hand-operated device that applies both torque and counter-torque, comprising:
- a housing configured to be operably held by a hand of an operator, the housing comprising a proximal end and distal end;
- an inner shaft disposed at the distal end of the housing, the shaft rotating relative to the housing to operably rotate a target tool selectably disposed at a distal end of the inner shaft, wherein the target tool is shaped to operably engage with a target component that is engaged with a target base;
- an outer tube engaged with, and disposed at, the distal end of the housing, and comprising a body that is shaped to selectably, fixedly engage with the target base, the outer tube being coaxial with the inner shaft;
- a torque limiter having an input sleeve operably and radially engaged with an output housing to rotate the output housing, the input sleeve being configured to disengage from the output housing to mitigate further transmission of torque at a selectably preset torque level;
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- a torque inversion mechanism that is selectable to provide a first operation mode and a second operation mode, the torque inversion mechanism having an input shaft, wherein in the first operation mode the input shaft is operably coupled to the inner shaft to rotate the inner shaft and provide torque to the target tool and the outer tube is fixedly engaged with the target base to apply counter-torque to the target base, and in the second operation mode, the inner shaft is fixedly engaged with the target tool to apply counter-torque to the target tool and the input shaft is operably coupled to the outer tube to rotate the outer tube and provide torque to the target base,
- wherein a power input disposed at the proximal end of the housing operably provides power to the input shaft.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.