---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000002758"
title: "Ratchet wrench having disc spacer"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:15:09.662012Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002758"
categories:
  - "tools-tooling/clamping-tools"
keywords:
  - "b25b13/463"
  - "b25b13/463"
  - "b25b13/463"
  - "b25b13/46"
---

# Ratchet wrench having disc spacer

## Abstract

According to embodiments, a ratchet tool includes: a head operably connected to a handle, the head including at least one cavity, wherein the at least one cavity receives and attaches to a cover plate; a ratchet gear including a drive member for transmitting torque to a work piece; a pawl disposed in the at least one cavity adjacent the ratchet gear, wherein the pawl is operable to engage with the ratchet gear in a first position to transmit torque through the ratchet gear and drive member in a first direction and a second position to transmit torque through the ratchet gear and drive member in a second direction; a selector switch disposed in the at least one cavity and configured to move the pawl between the first position and the second position; a spacer disposed in the at least one cavity; and a retaining clip configured to inhibit an vertical movement of the ratchet gear in the at least one cavity.