Patent ID: 9089953
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A ratcheting tool for tightening or loosening screw connections, comprising: a drive housing which is provided with a housing cover for sealing, an actuating lever at the drive housing, a drive which is arranged in the drive housing, wherein the drive comprises a rotary part with a toothing which is rotatably supported in the drive housing, a connector for receiving plug-on or plug-in tools, wherein the connector is provided on the rotary part, a locking pawl which is pivotally arranged in the drive housing, wherein said locking pawl comprises a toothing which engages the toothing of the rotary part for transmitting torque in one direction of rotation, an externally operable switch with which the direction of rotation and the engagement of the toothing of the locking pawl into the toothing of the rotary part for transmitting torque is set, a hinge connection which connects the locking pawl to the switch, wherein the switch comprises a switching pin which is rotatably supported in the drive housing and comprises a projection which engages a recess of the locking pawl for switching over, and a latching mechanism with which the switch is latchable at one position, a diametrical hole with a spring provided in the switching pin of the switch, wherein a spring-loaded detent ball is provided on one side of the diametrical hole which engages a corresponding notch of the drive housing for latching, a spring-loaded hinge pin is provided on the other side of the diametrical hole which passes through the projection of the switching pin into the recess of the locking pawl; and a side wall of said drive housing and said drive comprise a groove-shaped recess, in which fastening means for fastening of a drive housing bottom are provided.