OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000002758

Ratchet wrench having disc spacer

Published: 2026-09-15T19:15:09.662012Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002758
Categories: Tools & Tooling > Clamping Tools

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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.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002758
Published 2026-09-15T19:15:09.662012Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002758