Patent ID: 7413065
Filing Date: 2008-08-19
Classification: B25B,F16D

Abstract:
1. A ratcheting mechanism for a tool, the ratcheting mechanism comprising: (a) a housing including at least one slot including a generally arcuate end and an open end disposed generally opposite the arcuate end; (b) at least one pawl disposed within the at least one slot, the at least one pawl including a generally circular stem at one end that is rotatably engaged within and retained by the arcuate end of the at least one slot; (c) at least one biasing member engaged with the at least one pawl to bias the at least one pawl inwardly. (d) a cap rotatably connected to the housing, the cap including at least one recess aligned with and disposed at least partially above the at least one slot in the housing and including an engagement surface engageable with the at least one pawl to selectively move the at least one pawl outwardly against the bias of the at least one biasing member.