[0001] The invention is related to a manual tool applicable to various hexagonal fastening
pieces.
[0002] Among the retrieved 27 patents related to solid wrenches at home and abroad from
Jan. 1990 to June 1993, half of them are of multi-purpose type, some are improved
types by adding some accessories, and the others are of rotating - slipping type.
All these modifications are concentrated on convenience of usage, multi-purpose and
high efficiency. But the results are not satisfied while using the patents when being
evaluated with the comprehensive index of utility, good bearing strength, low cost
and manufacturing method.
[0003] The object of the invention is directed to solve the above problems, and provides
a type of solid wrench, whose main technical specifications are satisfied with the
international standards, for more convenient to be inserted into working position,
without damaging the corner of the fastening pieces and slipping, and for easy to
use in narrow spaces less than 30 degrees. Said solid wrench has obvious advantages
of manufacturing easily, lower cost, and high comprehensive evaluation index, so that
it is easy to be put into production and application.
[0004] The technical features of the solid wrench are characterized in that a special geometrical
shape is designed at its open end and two bearing edges for providing two working
positions, each angled relative to the other by an angle of θ in the same rotating
direction, in which θ ranges from 10 to 22 degrees; in that the intake of workpieces
is made up of two inclined surfaces.
[0005] Fig. 1 shows said geometrical shape of working positions of the solid wrench in accordance
with the preferred embodiment of the invention.
[0006] Fig. 2 shows said geometrical shape of working positions of the solid wrench in accordance
with another preferred embodiment of the invention.
[0007] Referring to Figure 1, the solid wrench according to the preferred embodiment of
the invention has two working positions, each angled relative to the other by an angle
of θ in two rotating directions. The broken lines of the wrench's open end is formed
as follows:
[0008] YY' is the central line of the wrench's open end. The original position of the regular
hexagon ABCDEF which represents a hexagonal fastening piece is shown in Fig. 1, and
its center is 0. Then, move the hexagon upward along the line YY' for a certain distance
so that the center point moves from 0 to 0', in which 00' is not longer than one third
of each side of the regular hexagon ABCDEF. Then rotate the regular hexagon in clockwise
and counterclockwise directions by an angle of θ, respectively, (θ is selected within
the range of 10-22 degrees) resulting two new hexagons abcdef and a'b'c'd'e'f'. In
this case, ab and a'b' cross at G, de and d'e' cross at H, AB and bc at I, and DE
intersects c'd' at J. The points G, H, I and J are the four bearing points. In order
to have the bearing points fall within the range of 0.55 - 0.85 of the side length
of the hexagon, 00' is given as one fifth of the side length and the angle θ as 15
degrees, as shown in Fig. 1. Formation of the broken line of the wrench's open end
is illustrated in Figure 1. A relax angle α is provided to avoid damaging the corner
of the workpiece as illustrated in Figure 1.
[0009] Referring to Figure 2, the solid wrench according to another preferred embodiment
of the invention has two, working positions, each angled relative to the other by
an angle θ in one rotating direction. The broken line of the wrench's open end is
formed as follows:
[0010] The central line and original position of the regular hexagon at open end of the
wrench are the same with those shown in Figure 1. Then move the hexagon upward along
YY' for a given distance so that the center point moves from 0 to 0', in which 00'
is not longer than one third of the regular hexagon ABCDEF's side length. Next, rotate
the hexagon counterclockwise by an angle of θ (θ is selected within the range of 10-22
degrees) to form another hexagon abcdef. In this case, ab and AB cross at I; de and
DE cross at H; and bc and AB at J; make a line through the point J perpendicular to
YY' and extend the line which cross DE at K. Points I, H, J, K are the four bearing
points. In order to have the bearing points fall within the range of 0.55 - 0.85 of
the hexagon's side length, 00' is given as one eighth of the side length and the angle
θ as 15 degrees, as shown in Fig. 2. Formation of the broken line at the open end
of the wrench is illustrated in Fig. 2. A relax angle α is provided to avoid damaging
the corner of the workpiece.
[0011] In Figs 1 and 2, an arc is drawn downward with 0 as the center and half of the length
of the diagonal line of the regular hexagon as radius, so as to form the arc linking
points B and D at the lower part of the wrench's open end, the arc is extended crossing
the broken line of the wrench at B' and D'. All the acute corners of the open end
of the wrench are designed as round ones to avoid stress concentration. Tolerance
is in conformity with the National Standard, and the torque beared on the two special
edges satisfies the C. D. series specifications of the National Standards. The angle
between the central line of the wrench's open end and the handle of the wrench is
15 degrees.
[0012] With two working positions, each angled relative to the other by an angle of θ in
the same rotating direction, the wrench can be rotated continuously without turning
its sides when the rotated angle of the wrench's handle is larger than 30 degrees,
or can be used by turning its sides in the narrow space where the rotated angle is
less than 30 degrees.
[0013] The wrench according to the present invention provides advantages that a) it is easy
to use because the inclined surfaces at the open end of the wrench can guide the wrench
automatically when the wrench is inserted. b) it can enhance the performance of the
wrench's bearing greater torque without slipping. Although the number of the corners
on the open end of the wrench is more than traditional solid wrench, it is still easy
to manufacture and popularize with only a little higher cost than traditional solid
wrench. The wrench shown in Figure 2 is mainly designed for hexagonal fastening pieces
with larger size, regardless of using in narrow spaces less than 30 degrees.
[0014] The technology for implementing the new type solid wrench is very similar to that
of traditional solid wrench, only the procedure for processing the special open end
is to be added.
1. A new type of usable solid wrench comprising a head with its top end opened (open
end) and a handle.
Wherein the wrench has two working positions, each angled relative to the other by
an angle of θ selected within the range of 10 - 22 degrees in the same rotating direction;
the moving distance of the center of the two working positions along the center line
of the wrench's open end is less than or equal to one third of the corresponding hexagonal
workpiece's side length; and
all the bearing points fall within the range of 0.55 - 0.85 of the corresponding hexagonal
workpiece's side length.
2. The solid wrench according to claim 1, wherein:
relax angles are provided between bearing sides of the hexagonal workpiece and the
wrench corresponding to bearing points, respectively, in which each angle is more
than or equal to 3 degrees.
3. The solid wrench according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterized in that:
the moving distance of the center of the regular hexagon along the center line of
the wrench's open end is one fifth of the regular hexagon's side length; and in that
said angle θ obtained by rotating the hexagon in clockwise or counterclockwise direction
is 15 degrees.
4. The solid wrench according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that:
the moving distance of the center of the regular hexagon along the center line of
the wrench's open end is one eighth of the regular hexagon's side length; and said
angle θ is 15 degrees.