Patent ID: 6951156
Filing Date: 2005-10-04
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
1. A socket for transmitting torque from different types of wrenches to a fastener, comprising: an elongated socket body; the socket body having a fastener engaging end with a plurality of internal fastener engaging surfaces defining an axially facing internal fastener engaging opening configured to receive the fastener, the fastener engaging surfaces being configured to engage in torque transmitting relation with corresponding drive surfaces on the fastener when received in the fastener receiving opening; the socket body having a drive end axially opposite the fastener engaging end, the drive end having an axially facing internal drive opening configured to receive in torque receiving relation a socket mounting portion from a socket-driving type of wrench; the drive end of the socket body also having a series of external flat drive surfaces circumferentially separated by external surfaces having a smaller circumferential width, the flat surfaces being configured to be engaged in torque receiving relation by inwardly facing drive surfaces of an external-driving type of wrench; wherein the socket body is tapered axially between the drive end and the fastener engaging end, with the drive end being wider than the fastener engaging end.