The present invention relates to hand tools. More specifically, the present invention relates to a handled ratcheting tool which is able to be configured in several different handle configurations.
T handle tools have a T-shaped body, including a long leg member and a short handle member. T handles usually have hexagonal-shaped tips for use with screws and other objects designed to accept a hexagonal tip. Once inserted, rotational pressure is applied to the hexagonal wrench in order to tighten or loosen the screw. The leg member and handle of the hexagonal wrench are designed to be in the shape of the letter “T” so that a user is able to grasp the handle with his hand(s) more comfortably.
T handle tools are manufactured and distributed in multiple English and metric sizes in order to facilitate their use with screw heads of multiple sizes. Such tools are usually sold in a set which includes tools of multiple sizes but are also distributed individually.
When using a T handle tool, a user will insert a leg end of the T handle tool onto the head of a workpiece such as a hexagonal screw, and will then exert rotational pressure using the handle on the handle end of the tool in order to tighten or loosen the screw.
While the T handle tool is very helpful, there are instances due to space constrictions, that a T handle orientation is not usable and a modified orientation is needed for a hard to reach screw.
A handled ratcheting tool is able to be used in a standard, L handle or T handle orientation. The handled ratcheting tool includes a handle, a stem, a ratcheting mechanism and multiple tools. Multiple arms are coupled to the ratcheting mechanism which are able to form the L and T configurations depending on which arms are positioned in an open position and which are in a closed position.
In one aspect, a device comprises a handle element including a stem element, a tool coupled to the stem element, a ratcheting element coupled to the handle element and a plurality of arms coupled to the ratcheting element, the plurality of arms configurable in a screwdriver mode, a T-handle mode and an L-handle mode. The plurality of arms are configured to be positioned against the handle element when configured in a closed position. The tool is detachably coupled to the stem element. The ratcheting element includes a switch for toggling a ratcheting direction. The device further comprises a hinge configured for coupling each of the plurality of arms to the ratcheting element. The screwdriver mode includes the plurality of arms positioned against the handle element in a closed position. The T-handle mode includes the plurality of arms positioned approximately perpendicular to the handle element in an open position. The L-handle mode includes one of the plurality of arms positioned approximately perpendicular to the handle element in an open position. The tool and the plurality of arms are configured to be utilized with a screw or a bolt. The screw or the bolt has a slotted, a Phillips, a hexagonal or a star head. The device comprises rubber, plastic, polymers, metal or a combination thereof.
In another aspect, a method of utilizing a device comprises configuring the device into any of three modes, the modes including a screwdriver mode, a T-handle mode and an L-handle mode and using the device in the configured mode. The device comprises a handle element including a stem element, a tool coupled to the stem element, a ratcheting element coupled to the handle element and a plurality of arms coupled to the ratcheting element, the plurality of arms configurable in the screwdriver mode, the T-handle mode and the L-handle mode. Configuring the device into the screwdriver mode includes orienting the plurality of arms against the handle element. Configuring the device into the T-handle mode includes orienting the plurality of arms to an open position approximately perpendicular to the handle element. Configuring the device into the L-handle mode includes orienting one of the plurality of arms to an open position approximately perpendicular to the handle element. The plurality of arms are configured to be positioned against the handle element when configured in a closed position. The tool is detachably coupled to the stem element. The ratcheting element includes a switch for toggling a ratcheting direction. The device further comprises a hinge for each of the plurality of arms, the hinge for coupling each of the plurality of arms to the ratcheting element. The tool and the plurality of arms are configured to be utilized with a screw or a bolt. The screw or the bolt has a slotted, a Phillips, a hexagonal or a star head. The device comprises rubber, plastic, polymers, metal or a combination thereof.
In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a device comprises forming a set of components including a handle element, a stem element, a ratcheting mechanism, a first arm, a second arm and a tool and coupling the set of components including coupling the ratcheting mechanism to the handle element, coupling the stem element to the ratchet mechanism, coupling the first arm to the ratcheting mechanism, coupling the second arm to the ratcheting mechanism and coupling the tool to the stem element. The handle element is formed so the first and second arms are able to be positioned against the handle element. The first arm, the second arm and the tool are formed as screwdrivers, hex/allen wrenches, star wrenches or a combination thereof. The first arm and the second arm are coupled to the ratcheting mechanism at hinges to enable rotation between a closed position and an open position. The tool is detachably coupled to the stem element. The device is configurable in a screwdriver mode, a T-handle mode and an L-handle mode. The ratcheting element includes a switch for toggling a ratcheting direction. The tool is configured to be utilized with a screw or a bolt. The screw or the bolt has a slotted, a Phillips, a hexagonal or a star head. The device comprises rubber, plastic, polymers, metal or a combination thereof.
In yet another aspect, a device comprises a handle element including a stem element, a tool detachably coupled to the stem element, a ratcheting element coupled to the handle element and a plurality of tools coupled to the ratcheting element, each of the plurality of tools coupled at a hinge, the plurality of tools configurable in a screwdriver mode wherein the plurality of tools are positioned against the handle element in a closed position, a T-handle mode wherein the plurality of tools are positioned approximately perpendicular to the handle element in an open position and an L-handle mode wherein one of the plurality of tools is positioned approximately perpendicular to the handle element in the open position.
A handled ratcheting tool with flip out handle enables a user to use the handle in a standard configuration, an L handle configuration and also a T handle configuration providing a very versatile tool.
The handle 102 is configured for a user to be able to grip the handle 102. In some embodiments, the handle 102 is configured for the first arm 106 and the second arm 108 to fit against and/or within the handle 102. The stem 104 is coupled to the handle 102. In some embodiments, the stem 104 includes the tool 110 affixed at the end of the stem 104. In some embodiments, the stem 104 is configured to receive removable tools 110 which are able to be inserted and removed as desired. The first arm 106 and the second arm 108 are coupled to the end of the handle 102. The first arm 106 and the second arm 108 are coupled on opposite sides of the handle 102, each by a hinge 120, 122 or other mechanism that permits rotation. In some embodiments, the first arm 106 and the second arm 108 comprise a straight bottom portion and a bent top portion. In these embodiments, the straight bottom portion of the first arm 106 and the second arm 108 is against the handle 102 in a closed position. The first arm 106 and the second arm 108 are configured to be able to rotate to a T-handle configuration or an L-handle configuration. The ratcheting mechanism 112 is included at the end of the handle 102 as well. The ratcheting mechanism 112 allows the handle 102 to be turned similar to any ratchet device when the handled ratcheting tool 100 is configured in the T-handle configuration. In some embodiments, the ratcheting mechanism is able to be used in configurations other than the T-handle configuration. The ratcheting mechanism 112 includes a switch 114 or other feature which enables the rotation of the ratcheting mechanism 112 to be toggled between forward, reverse, and, in some embodiments, a “lock” mode for use as a direct drive screwdriver with no ratcheting.
When the handled ratcheting tool 100 is in the screwdriver mode, the handled ratcheting tool 100 is used in the same manner as a screwdriver. The first arm 106 and the second arm 108 are configured in the closed position against and/or within the handle 102, so that the user is able to place his/her hand around the handle 102 and the first arm 106 and the second arm 108. The user is then able to turn the handled ratcheting tool 100 in the same manner as a screwdriver.
When the handled ratcheting tool 100 is in the T-handle mode, the handled ratcheting tool 100 is used in the same manner as a T-handle tool. A user is able to grasp the handled ratcheting tool 100 in a manner that the first arm 106 and the second arm 108 are able to provide additional torque when turning the handled ratcheting tool 100. The T-handle mode allows the user to install or remove an object such as a screw when the screwdriver mode provides insufficient leverage.
The ratcheting mechanism 112 is included at the end of the handle 102 to allow the handle 102 to be turned similar to any ratchet device when the handled ratcheting tool 100 is configured in the T-handle configuration. The ratcheting mechanism 112 includes a switch 114 which enables the rotation of the ratcheting mechanism 112 to be toggled for either installing or removing an object such as a screw.
When the handled ratcheting tool 100 is in the L-handle mode, the handled ratcheting tool 100 is used in the same manner as an L-handle tool. A user is able to grasp the handled ratcheting tool 100 at the handle 102 with the arm such as the second arm 108 facing the object to be manipulated (such as tightened or loosened). For additional torque, the user is able to grasp the handled ratcheting tool 100 at the stem 104 or even at the tool 110. The L-handle mode allows the user to install or remove an object such as a screw when the screwdriver mode is insufficient due to leverage or when there is not sufficient room to grasp the T-handle mode.
The handle 702 is configured for a user to be able to grip the handle 702. In some embodiments, the handle 702 is configured for the first tool 706 and the second tool 708 to fit against and/or within the handle 702. The stem 704 is coupled to the handle 702. In some embodiments, the stem 704 includes the third tool 710 affixed at the end of the stem 704. In some embodiments, the stem 704 is configured to receive removable third tools 710 which are able to be inserted and removed as desired. The first arm 706 and the second arm 708 are coupled to the end of the handle 702. The first arm 706 and the second arm 708 are coupled on opposite sides of the handle 702, each by a hinge or other mechanism that permits rotation. The first arm 706 and the second arm 708 are configured to be able to rotate to a T-handle configuration or an L-handle configuration. The ratcheting mechanism 712 is included at the end of the handle 702 as well. The ratcheting mechanism 712 allows the handle 702 to be turned similar to any ratchet device when the handled ratcheting tool 700 is configured in the T-handle configuration. In some embodiments, the ratcheting mechanism is able to be used in configurations other than the T-handle configuration. The ratcheting mechanism 712 includes a switch 714 which enables the rotation of the ratcheting mechanism 712 to be toggled.
When the handled ratcheting tool 700 is in the screwdriver mode, the handled ratcheting tool 700 is used in the same manner as a screwdriver. The first tool 706 and the second tool 708 are configured in the closed position against and/or within the handle 702, so that the user is able to place his/her hand around the handle 702 and the first tool 706 and the second tool 708. The user is then able to turn the handled ratcheting tool 700 in the same manner as a screwdriver.
The handled ratcheting tool is able to be composed of any material. In some embodiments, the tool is a combination of materials such as metal, plastic, polymers and rubber. The handled ratcheting tool is able to be any size.
The handled ratcheting tool is able to be used with any type of device such as bolts, screws, connections and other devices with any type of drive type such as various sized slotted screws, Phillips-head screws, hexagonal screws/bits, star screws/bits, pozidriv bits, torx bits, allen wrenches and screws, hex key bits, Robertson bits, tri-wing bits, Torx, torq-sets, spanner bits, drill bits, sockets of various shapes and sizes or the like.
In some embodiments, the handled ratcheting tool does not have a ratcheting mechanism and the tools are coupled to the handle.
In some embodiments, instead of two tools coupled to the ratcheting mechanism, three, four or more tools are coupled to the ratcheting mechanism.
In some embodiments, the tools are the same type but different sizes (e.g. ⅜″ hex, ¼″ hex, or others). In some embodiments, the tools are different types and the same size (e.g. hex, star, slotted). In some embodiments, the tools are different types and different sizes.
In some embodiments, the handled ratcheting tool is able to used in a modified-L or modified-T configuration, which is similar to the L or T configuration, but not approximately perpendicular. For example, the L configuration includes an approximately 90° angle between the tool and the handle, but a modified-L configuration includes a 75° angle between the tool and the handle.
In some embodiments, the arms are able to be locked in position in closed, partially open and fully open positions. In some embodiments, the arms are able to be locked in a fully open position but not in other positions. In some embodiments, the arms are able to be locked in any position.
In some embodiments, the first arm and the second arm are detachably coupled to the ratcheting mechanism or the handle.
To utilize the handled ratcheting tool, a user initially configures the handle in a desired orientation. The user is able to configure the handle into a standard, L handle or T handle configuration. Once in the desired orientation, the user is able to grasp the handle accordingly. The user uses the handle similarly to any other tool or ratchet tool for tightening or loosening screws, bolts or other items.
In operation, the handled ratcheting tool allows a user to reach items such as screws, bolts or other items that are not able to be reached by standard tools. For example, if a screw is tucked away in a partially enclosed area, the handle is able to be modified into an L handle orientation to allow the user to reach the item with the handle and perform the desired task. Furthermore, the handle is able to be configured in a T-handle orientation to provide a user with a better grip on the handle. The different configurations, standard, L handle and T handle enable one handle to be able to used for many different tasks and reduces the number of tools required by a user.
The present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiments incorporating details to facilitate the understanding of the principles of construction and operation of the invention. Such reference herein to specific embodiments and details thereof is not intended to limit the scope of the claims appended hereto. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications can be made in the embodiment chosen for illustration without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Specifically, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the device and method of the present invention could be implemented in several different ways and have several different appearances.
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