Patent ID: 6401578
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A toggle-link hand tool comprising pivotally interconnected elements having workpiece engaging members, a pair of handles, each said handle operatively connected to a respective one of said elements, and a toggle-link operatively connected between said handles,wherein each said workpiece engaging member includes a self-adjusting jaw pivotably connected thereto, and each said jaw is configured to have an angle-shape for engagement of two adjacent sides of a hexagonal fastener such that operation of said handles causes engagement of a hexagonal fastener by said angle shaped jaws to enable imparting of a rotational force or torque thereto; and wherein each said angle-shaped jaw comprises a pair of flat jaw portions disposed at an angle of substantially 120Â° and is configured to engage two adjacent sides of said hexagonal fastener.