Patent ID: 6662693
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A wrench comprising:a rod comprising a driving portion on an end thereof for engaging with a fastener; a slide control member securely mounted to the rod to turn therewith; a casing for rotatably accommodating the slide control member; retaining means mounted in the casing and including an end operably connected to the slide control member; wherein when a rotational force applied to the casing is smaller than an engaging force between the slide control member and the end of the retaining means, the slide control member and the rod are turned to thereby turn the fastener; wherein when a rotational force applied to the casing is greater than the engaging force between the slide control member and the end of the retaining means, the casing slides while the slide control member and the rod are not turned; wherein the slide control member has a longitudinal hole through which the rod extends; and wherein the rod comprises an embossed section that is securely engaged in the longitudinal hole of the slide control member.