Patent ID: 8925424
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A system facilitating the tightening or loosening of at least one threaded fastener of a plurality of threaded fasteners used for holding together two work pieces, the two work pieces having corresponding spatially arranged holes for receiving threaded fasteners having gripping end portions extending from the work pieces, the system comprising: a first unit having an upper surface, a lower surface and a peripheral edge surface, at least one of said upper and lower surfaces being substantially planer, an aperture for gripping a threaded fastener, said aperture extending from said upper surface to said lower surface, and a hole in said edge surface, said hole extending substantially parallel to said at least one substantially planer surface and separated from said aperture, at least a portion of said hole being threaded; said first unit including a tension bolt having first and second opposing ends defining a bolt length and a threaded shaft engaging said threaded hole portion, at least a portion of said tension bolt extending outward from said hole at said edge surface; and a second unit having an aperture for gripping a second threaded fastener of the plurality of threaded fasteners, said second unit having a shoulder providing a point of contact with one said end of said tension bolt.