Apparatus, system and method of using an improved wrench

An improved ratchet wrench comprising:

• a main body having a handle with a head formed with an open end, the open end defining a longitudinal axis that extends therethrough;
• wherein the head comprises a recess formed on an inner surface thereof;
• wherein the head further includes a C-shaped first portion and an elongated second portion having a proximal end thereof disposed on and secured to an exterior surface of the C-shaped first portion;
• a ratchet member configured to be seated in the recess for rotation about the longitudinal axis, wherein the ratchet member further comprises a radially extending outer surface that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis;
• a plurality of pawls disposed circumferentially around the longitudinal axis within an aperture of the recess;
• a retention ring disposed circumferentially around the longitudinal axis within an aperture of the recess;
• a gear disposed circumferentially around the longitudinal axis within an aperture of the recess and configured to engage a fastener;
• wherein the plurality of pawls are further adapted to pivot relative to a certain orientation, the pawls being provided with a plurality of pawl teeth disposed for movement into and out of engagement with the ratchet teeth;
• and
• wherein the plurality of pawls are further configured to engage a fastener and continue to operate without the need to disengage and reengage with the fastener during operation.

A method of forming an improved wrench, the method comprising the steps of:

• configuring a main body having a handle with a head formed with an open end, the open end defining a longitudinal axis that extends therethrough;
• configuring a ratchet member to be seated in the recess for rotation about the longitudinal axis, wherein the ratchet member further comprises a radially extending outer surface that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis;
• pivotably disposing a plurality of pawls circumferentially around the longitudinal axis within an aperture of the recess;
• the plurality of pawls further configured to slip past the gear in a first direction while capturing the gear when rotated in a second direction;
• configuring the plurality of pawls to be anchored by a plurality of pins encircling the tool head;
• disposing a retention ring circumferentially around the longitudinal axis within an aperture of the recess;
• disposing a gear circumferentially around the longitudinal axis within an aperture of the recess;
• and
• configuring the plurality of pawls to be adapted to pivot relative to a certain orientation, the plurality of pawls being provided with a plurality of pawl teeth disposed for movement into and out of engagement with the ratchet teeth.

A method of using an improved wrench, the method comprising the steps of:

• sliding an open end of the wrench having a tool handle and a plurality of pawls along with a ratcheting gear;
• positioning the open end of the wrench in proximity to a fastener in order to engage with the fastener;
• positioning the fastener to be seated inside the open side of the hexagon of the ratcheting gear;
• moving the wrench in a sliding motion past the plurality of pawls;
• configuring the tool handle to be rotated in a counterclockwise direction around a longitudinal axis running centrally through the fastener;
• configuring a tool handle to be rotated in a clockwise direction around a longitudinal axis running centrally through the fastener;
• capturing and locking the plurality of pawls into the ratcheting gear;
• and
• rotating the fastener in a clockwise direction.

A system of forming an improved wrench, the system comprising:

• a main body having a handle with a head formed with an open end, the open end defining a longitudinal axis that extends therethrough;
• a ratchet member to be seated in the recess for rotation about the longitudinal axis, wherein the ratchet member further comprises a radially extending outer surface that is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis;
• a plurality of pawls pivotably disposed circumferentially around the longitudinal axis within an aperture of the recess;
• the plurality of pawls further configured to slip past the gear in a first direction while capturing the gear when rotated in a second direction;
• the plurality of pawls anchored by a plurality of pins encircling the tool head;
• a retention ring disposed circumferentially around the longitudinal axis within an aperture of the recess;
• a gear disposed circumferentially around the longitudinal axis within an aperture of the recess;
• and
• the plurality of pawls further adapted to pivot relative to a certain orientation, the plurality of pawls being provided with a plurality of pawl teeth disposed for movement into and out of engagement with the ratchet teeth;
• and
• wherein the plurality of pawls are further configured to engage a fastener and continue to operate without the need to disengage and reengage with the fastener during operation.