Patent ID: 6324947
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B25B,B25G

Abstract:
A multi-functional adjustable hand tool providing double-jointed dual locking swivel means comprising:a drive handle;a drive head pivotally attached to said drive handle, pivotal at least 180 degrees relative to said handle;said drive head including an integral pivot arm for pivotal attachment to said drive handle, said pivotal arm having uniform thickness and a radiused portion opposite said drive head;said drive handle including a connector, said connector having opposite ends, said connector being pivotally attached to the radiused portion of said drive head, and said handle being pivotally attached to the opposite end of said connector;a locking means provided, at each end of the connector, and each locking means having an engaged position for locking the drive head in a desired position relative to said drive handle, and a disengaged position for releasing each locking means from the drive head and the handle, whereby double-jointed dual locking of the swivel means secures the drive head in an angular position relative to the drive handle; anda retaining means for temporarily retaining said locking means in a disengaged position, for retaining said locking means located apart from the drive head and the handle, said retaining means including a transverse slot provided at said opposite ends of said connector into which said locking means may locate for fixedly retaining said locking means disengaged form said drive head and the handle, to thereby allow said drive head to pivot relative to the drive handle during application.