Patent ID: 7467574
Filing Date: 2008-12-23
Classification: B25B,B25F

Abstract:
1. A versatile folding ratchet tool comprising: a ratchet assembly having two driving ends; and two tool assemblies connected to the two driving ends of the ratchet assembly, respectively; wherein each said tool assembly comprises: a rotational core having one side connected to and driven by the driving end of the ratchet assembly; and two tool arms, each having one end thereof pivotably connected to the rotational core so that the tool arm is able to pivot with respect to the rotational core between a parallel position and a perpendicular position; and having an opposite end thereof pivotally attached by at least one tool element capable of pivoting with respect to the tool arm between a folded position and an extended position wherein a positioning mechanism is provided between the tool arm and the rotational core for positioning the tool arm at either the parallel position or the perpendicular position, wherein the positioning mechanism comprises a guiding slot preformed on the rotational core and a positioning piece mounted on the tool arm in a manner that when the tool arm pivots with respect to the rotational core, the positioning piece moves along the guiding slot.