Patent ID: 6267030
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: B25G

Abstract:
A tool coupler for coupling a socket wrench to a wrench for increasing torque applied by the wrench to a fastener, said tool coupler comprising:a coupling member having a generally flat first side and a generally flat second side and having a definite thickness and further having a plurality of tool retaining members integrally extending outwardly from said first side for gripping a wrench between themselves and said coupling member, said coupling member also having a boss securely disposed upon said second side, said coupling member further having a bore extending through said boss and through said first side with a substantially rectangular shape adapted to receive a drive member of a socket wrench, each of said tool retaining members including a first portion and a second portion which is angled relative to said first portion, said first portion being integrally attached to said coupling member and being disposed generally perpendicular to said first side of said coupling member, said second portion being disposed above and generally parallel to said first side of said coupling member thus forming a space for receiving a portion of a wrench in a manner permitting slidable positioning of said coupling member along an entire length of the handle portion between the web portions for adjusting the amount of torque provided to the wrench, said coupling member including a first end, a second end, a first side edge and a second side edge, a first one of said tool retaining members being disposed along a portion of said first side edge at said first end and a second one of said tool retaining members being disposed along a portion of said second side edge at said second end, said bore being centrally disposed through said coupling member.