Reaction Device for Reducing Stress on Torque Generating Tools

摘要

A reaction arm for use with a torque generating device, the reaction arm including a reaction bar, and a body portion having a first internal diameter, and having formed on an internal surface thereof a female spline having a second internal diameter and a guide bushing having a third internal diameter, the first, second, and third internal diameter being distinctly sized.

主权项

1. A reaction device, comprising:
a head of a torque generating device comprising:
an output shaft including a drive connector;an external guide bushing engagement surface formed on the exterior of a portion of said output shaft;an external male spline formed on the exterior of a portion of a housing; andsaid housing portion formed around a portion of said output shaft excluding said external guide bushing engagement surface and said male spline; and a reaction arm comprising:
a reaction bar; anda body portion including an internal female spline and a guide bushing; wherein said body portion of said reaction arm wraps around said head of said torque generating device, such that an internal surface of said body portion engages said housing portion of said torque generating device, said female spline engages said male spline, and said guide bushing engages said guide bushing engagement surface.