Patent ID: 6240814
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
An adjustable box wrench comprising:a generally elongated handle;a head connected to one end of said elongated handle;an aperture provided in said head and having a distal end and a proximal end;a movable jaw including a first gripping surface and sides, said movable jaw being positioned in said aperture for sliding movement between said proximal end and said distal end for allowing said wrench to selectively grip a workpiece;at least one protrusion provided on one of said sides of said movable jaw;an adjustment arm connected to said movable jaw on an opposite side of said first gripping surface;a gear for cooperating engagement with said adjustment arm for selectively moving said movable jaw;a second gripping surface provided at a distal end of said aperture in opposing relationship to said first gripping surface;third and fourth gripping surfaces extending between said first and second gripping surfaces, said third gripping surface being in opposing, spaced apart relation to said fourth gripping surface;at least one support groove provided in one of said third and said fourth gripping surfaces for mating engagement with said at least one protrusion to increase lateral support of said movable jaw; andat least one removal slot located along said support groove for permitting removal of said at least one protrusion from said support groove to disassemble and repair said wrench.