Visual indicator for turn-of-nut torque application
AssigneeWright Tool Company
InventorsKenneth R. Milligan, Wayne Snyder
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AssigneeWright Tool Company
InventorsKenneth R. Milligan, Wayne Snyder
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A socket for a turn-of-nut torque application includes at least one visual indicator for indicating a turn-of-nut position. In a preferred embodiment, a visual indicator is precisely machined into the exterior surface of the elongated body portion of the socket. The visual indicator may correspond with an interior corner of the nut end recess. Several visual indicators may be provided, and each visual indicator may correspond with a different interior corner of the nut end recess. The visual indicator may further comprise a permanent paint, and each additional visual indicator may comprise a different colored permanent paint.
A socket comprising an elongated body portion having a first end portion and a second end portion opposite from said first end portion, said elongated body portion comprising at least one visual indicator for indicating a turn-of-nut position.
A socket for a turn-of-nut torque application comprising an elongated body portion having a drive end portion and a nut end portion opposite from said drive end portion, said nut end portion having an interior recess configured for engaging a nut and transmitting force to the nut, and said elongated body portion comprising an exterior surface having at least one visual indicator for indicating a turn-of-nut position.
A socket for a turn-of-nut torque application comprising an elongated body portion having a drive end portion and a nut end portion opposite from said drive end portion:
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