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Electronic torque wrench and method for torquing fasteners

  • US 7,819,025 B2
  • Filed: 06/25/2008
  • Issued: 10/26/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/25/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A torque wrench, comprising:

  • a handle; and

    ,a head includinga first portion for engaging and applying torque to a fastener about a rotational axis of the fastener,a second portion pivotally coupled with the handle for allowing the handle to pivot to any of a plurality of positions relative to the head,wherein the first and second portions of the head are connected by first, second and third links each pivotally connected between the first and second portions, wherein only the first link substantially reacts against force applied through the handle that imparts torque to the fastener, andmeans on the head for measuring the amount of torque applied to the fastener irrespective of the pivotal position of the handle.

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