Patent ID: 7469602
Filing Date: 2008-12-30
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A torque wrench for engaging a workpiece, comprising; a wrench body having a first end and a second end; a wrench head disposed on said first end of said wrench body, said wrench head being configured to engage the workpiece; a display device carried by said wrench body, said display device including a housing, a display, and an input device for inputting a preset torque value; a torque sensor carried by said wrench head; an electrical connection between said torque sensor and said display device; a detent extending outwardly from one of said wrench body, said wrench head, and said user interface; and a plurality of recesses formed in another of said wrench body, said wrench head, and said user interface, each said recess being configured to releasably receive said detent; wherein said display device is rotatable relative to said wrench head about a longitudinal center axis of said wrench body so that said detent is received by one of said recesses for retaining said display device in a desired angular position with regard to said wrench head.