Patent ID: 6056325
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
An improved swivel assembly for a torque wrench, comprising:a. a swivel body having a substantially smooth first bore therethrough;b. a stem member slidably engaged in the first bore of the swivel body, further comprising an upper end cap portion with outer dimension larger than the first bore of the swivel body and engaged against the swivel body, and a second threaded end portion extending from the first bore of the swivel body, and a first bore through a portion of the stem member and a second bore through the stem member traverse to and communicating with the first bore through a portion of the stem member;c. a second bore in the wall of the swivel body, traverse to the first bore of the swivel body and communicating with the second bore in the stem member;d. a snap ring with a substantially circular cross section positionable in a continuous recess around the second threaded end of the stem member seating partially inside the continuous recess and extending partially outside thereby blocking downward movement of the swivel body, for engaging the stem member in the swivel body to provide rotational movement of the stem member relative to the swivel body.