Patent ID: 8763225
Filing Date: 2014-07-01
Classification: B25B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A separator tool, comprising: a handle formed with a hub at a first end, the hub defining a through bore that is transverse to a longitudinal center axis of the handle and including a curved plate extending outwardly from an outer periphery of the hub, an outer surface of the curved plate forming a striking surface that is configured to be struck with another object; a tool head formed with an integral yoke including opposed first and second legs, the tool head being pivotably coupled to the first end of the handle such that the hub is disposed between the first and second legs of the yoke and a through bore defined in each of the first and second legs is aligned with the through bore of the hub; and an indexing stud slidably disposed within the through bores of the hub and the first and second legs of the yoke, the indexing stud being slidable within the through bores between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the indexing stud is fully inserted in the through bores such that the tool head is secured in a fixed position relative to the handle, and in the second position the indexing stud is partially inserted in the through bores such that the tool head is pivotable relative to the handle.