Patent ID: 8122791
Filing Date: 2012-02-28
Classification: B25B,F16D

Abstract:
1. A three-way ratchet drive mechanism for a work tool which mechanism is settable, selectively, to a desired one of three modes of operation, namely, a first mode of operation where ratcheting operation is enabled in a clockwise direction, a second mode of operation where ratcheting operation is enabled in an anti-clockwise direction, or a third mode of operation where the drive mechanism is locked and ratcheting operation is disabled, said mechanism comprising: (a) a ratchet housing ( (b) a drive shaft ( (c) a ratchet wheel ( (d) a pawl spring ( (e) opposed first ( (f) a retaining clip ( (g) a selector sleeve ( and, (h) selector sleeve retaining means for retaining the selector sleeve in a rotational position relative to the housing which corresponds to a desired one of said three modes of operation.