Ratchet Mechanism Spring

摘要

A spring component for a ratcheting mechanism, such as a ratchet wrench. The spring component is shaped to be retained in a recess without any special machining. For example, the spring component can be retained at three abutment points. A leaf of the spring component can abut a pawl, and a base portion opposite the leaf can abut the drive gear. Support arms can abut the sidewall of the recess to retain the spring component within the recess without the need for special machining or tooling.

主权项

1. A spring component for a ratchet mechanism having a drive gear and a pawl disposed in a recess having a wall, comprising:
a base portion; a leaf opposite the base portion and adapted to contact a pawl; and a support arm extending from the base portion and adapted to abut the wall to retain the spring component within the recess.