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US 6,182,536 B2Granted
Hand tool with ratchet handle and associated quick release mechanism
AssigneeJODA Enterprises, Inc.
InventorsPeter M. Roberts, John B. Davidson
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Abstract
A hand tool includes a shaft and a rotatable handle that is coupled to the shaft bar by a ratchet mechanism. The disclosed ratchet mechanism provides a clockwise ratcheting action, a counterclockwise ratcheting action, and a freewheeling action, as selected by a ratchet control ring. The shaft bar includes a quick release mechanism using a symmetrical ring that facilitates assembly.
Claims13
An extension bar comprising:
- a shaft comprising first and second ends and an intermediate portion extending therebetween, said first end comprising a drive socket, said second end comprising a drive stud;
- a handle rotatably mounted around the shaft between the first and second ends, said handle comprising a gripping surface extending alongside the shaft on at least two opposed sides of the shaft;
- and
- a ratchet mechanism coupling the handle to the shaft.
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An extension bar comprising:
- a shaft comprising first and second ends and an intermediate portion extending therebetween, said first end comprising a drive socket, said second end comprising a drive stud;
- a handle rotatably mounted around the shaft between the first and second ends;
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- a ratchet mechanism coupling the handle to the shaft;
- said ratchet mechanism comprising a pawl mounted to rotate with the shaft and an internally toothed element mounted to rotate with the handle.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.