Patent ID: 8205529
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A combination of an open drive ratchet wrench and a drive tool having a releaseable interface therebetween, the combined drive ratchet wrench and drive tool comprising: the open drive ratchet wrench comprising: an open drive ratchet wrench body including an elongated handle having a ratchet drive section at a first end thereof; a drive gear receiving cavity formed within the ratchet drive section; and, a drive gear rotationally retained within a drive gear receiving cavity, the drive gear comprising: the drive tool comprising: wherein, when the drive tool and the drive gear are secured to one another during use, the each transition surface seats against the first chamfered surface, between the drive gear upper surface and the upper end of the socket attachment receptacle surface and the snap ring seats against the second chamfered surface, between the drive gear lower surface and the lower end of the socket attachment receptacle surface in a manner releasably securing the drive tool to the drive gear.