Patent ID: 7127955
Filing Date: 2006-10-31
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A torque limiting tool comprising: an inner handle comprising a tool coupling portion and at least one radially oriented slot; at least one interface member located in the radially oriented slot, the interface member comprising an elongated surface generally oriented along a longitudinal axis of the inner handle; a coil spring compressively interposed between a retainer and a biasing member located in a biasing assembly aperture and oriented along the longitudinal axis to provide a longitudinal biasing force that biases the interface member radially outward; and an outer handle having an outer surface oriented along the longitudinal axis adapted to be gripped by a user and an inner surface limiting radial displacement of the interface member, the elongated surface on the interface member in direct contact with the inner surface of the outer handle comprising an elongated surface area of engagement at least about 0.5 inches long and generally oriented along the longitudinal axis of the inner handle, one or more of the inner handle, the outer handle and the interface member comprising a polymeric material.