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LOCKABLE TORQUE-LIMITING DRIVER AND METHOD

  • US 20060236826A1
  • Filed: 04/14/2006
  • Published: 10/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A lockable torque-limiting driver comprising:

  • a body;

    a sleeve carried by said body;

    a shaft carried by said body for rotation relative thereto and having a fastener-engaging tip at one end that projects from the body;

    torque-limiting means coupled to said shaft and housed within said body;

    torque-adjusting means within said body and coupled to said torque-limiting means for adjusting the torque-limiting means to a desired torque value; and

    , torque-locking means operably coupled with said torque-adjusting means and said body for preventing movement of said torque-determining means and locking the settable torque-limiting driver at the desired torque value.

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