Patent ID: 8567287
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A reversible ratchet wrench comprised of: a housing which encloses a ratcheted crescent, at least two pivotal v-pawl components, at least one flex spring band, a multi-position change detent, and a cover plate; wherein said ratcheted crescent has an outer ratchet edge including a plurality of ratchet teeth; wherein said at least two pivotal v-pawl components each have two angled v-pawl lever arms, said v-pawl lever arms positioned at an angle of 90 and 150 degrees relative to each other, wherein each of said v-pawl lever arms has an outer end from which a plurality of ratchet engaging teeth are formed; wherein said ratchet engaging teeth of each of said v-pawl lever arm alternately engages a portion of said ratchet teeth at all times; wherein at least one flex spring band has a first end and second end, wherein said first end is fixedly attached to a first pivotal v-pawl component, and said second end is fixedly attached to a second pivotal v-pawl component; wherein said multi-position change detent has a plurality of grooves on a base side and where said multi-position change detent is in contact and exerts a variable force on said flex spring band when actuated by a thumb lever; and wherein a cover plate separates said thumb lever and said multi-position change detent.