Patent ID: 6330840
Filing Date: 2001-12-18
Classification: B23D,B25B

Abstract:
A C-shaped, planetary, ratcheting device operable in combination with a ratcheting mechanism, said device comprising:a.) a U-shaped encasement member having a pair of circumferential arms defining an essentially circular space, and a wing extension extending planarly therefrom, where said wing extension includes a circular opening in communication with said circular space;b.) a circular drive gear, having peripheral gear teeth, positioned for rotative movement within said circular opening;c.) first and second pivotally joined arcuate members, sized(i) to form a continuous circle for positioning within said circular space, where said arcuate members feature gear teeth for operable engagement with said circular drive gear,(ii). to open to allow positioning a work piece within said encasement member,(iii). internally to accept said work piece;d.) a pair of spaced apart, overlying C-shaped members to contain said circular drive gear and said arcuate members within said encasement member;e.) means secured to one of said arcuate members to cooperate with said workpiece to effect closure of said arcuate members into said continuous circle; and,f.) means to rotatably ratchet said circular drive gear in a clockwise and counter-clockwise directions, where the rotative movement of said circular drive gear effects rotative movement of said arcuate members.