Patent ID: 6055890
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A spanner adapted for operative engagement with a hexagonal element, which comprises:a handle,jaws disposed at one end of the handle, said jaws defining first and second clamping surfaces and a single continuous contacting surface, the first clamping surface being a single continuous surface on one side of the jaws, the second, opposing clamping surface being disposed on the other side of the jaws, said second clamping surface being interrupted by a recessed portion which separates the second clamping surface into long and short planar clamping surfaces with the recessed portion being disposed therebetween, said single continuous contacting surface connecting the first and second clamping surfaces, whereby when the spanner is rotated in the clockwise direction the jaws engage the hexagonal element and when the spanner is rotated in the opposite direction, a protruding portion of the hexagonal element falls into the recessed portion, permitting the spanner to be repositioned for clockwise rotation.