摘要 |
A limiter torque wrench and method having a handle and a jaw pivotally connected together along an axis and for pivoting of the handle upon applying a quantifiable torque. A cam and spring-loaded follower are interconnected between the handle and the jaw. A ratchet is connected to the cam for return of the cam to a starting position and with minimal torque and after application of the limited torque. There is a second ratchet engagable with a workpiece and a pawl engages the second ratchet and a pusher engages the pawl offset from the axis for optimum engagement force on the engaged pawl.
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