Methods and Systems for Increasing the Efficiency of a Remote Wrench
AssigneeSnap-on Incorporated
InventorsAnup A. Gupte, Daniel M. Eggert
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Abstract
Methods and systems for increasing the efficiency of a remote wrench. The remote wrench can include a flexible plate within the tool housing or as part of the housing that is more flexible than the rigid housing in conventional remote wrenches that has been shown to limit efficiency. Additionally, a fixed support and a base can be provided that are collectively capable of being coupled to the remote wrench, preferably at the flexible plate, to increase efficiency. The remote wrench operation is therefore improved by reducing inefficiencies and providing a maximum torque output.
Claims12
A torque application tool comprising:
- a housing having opposing first and second ends and first and second housing portions with respective first and second stiffnesses, wherein the second stiffness is greater than the first stiffness;
- an input rotatably coupled to the housing at the first end and adapted to receive a torque;
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- an output rotatably coupled to the housing at the second end and operatively coupled to the input to receive the torque from the input;
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- a support coupled to the first portion between the first and second ends, the support extending perpendicular from the first portion.
A method of applying torque comprising:
- providing a tool having a housing with a first portion having a first stiffness and a second portion having a second stiffness greater than the first stiffness, the tool further including an input adapted to receive a torque and transfer the torque to an output, the output further adapted to transfer the torque;
- coupling a support to the first portion;
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- applying the torque to the input and allowing the torque to be transferred from the output.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.