Patent ID: 8764361
Filing Date: 2014-07-01
Classification: A47K,F16B

Abstract:
1. A ratchet nut assembly for use with a threaded member, the ratchet nut assembly comprising: an inner member configured to thread onto the threaded member, the inner member including an outwardly extending tooth; an outer member positioned around a portion of the inner member and configured to be engaged by a tool, the outer member including an inwardly extending pawl, the pawl being engageable with the tooth to rotate the inner member with the outer member in a first direction when a torque applied to the outer member is below a predetermined value and being operable to deflect outwardly to allow rotation of the outer member relative to the inner member in the first direction when the torque applied to the outer member is above the predetermined value, the pawl also being engageable with the tooth to prevent rotation of the outer member relative to the inner member in a second direction; and a spring clip positioned around a portion of the outer member to limit outward deflection of the pawl.