| 摘要 |
<p>In a preferred embodiment, a driver socket (402) is configured to provide a visual indicator on a portion of a locknut (42, 142) upon application of a predetermined torque to the driver socket (402) relative to the locknut (42, 142). The driver socket (402) has a member (492, 492a, 492b) which is positioned proximate to the first end (414), with a portion thereof protruding into an aperture (426) of the driver socket (402). The member (492, 492a, 492b) is configured to engage a drive configuration (48, 148) of a locknut (42, 142) in order to apply nut torque to the locknut (42, 142) upon rotation of the drive socket (402) and to form a mark (150) on the drive configuration (48, 148) of the locknut (42, 142) in order to provide a visual indicator on the locknut (42, 142) that the locknut (42, 142) has been subjected to the desired torque during initial assembly. The driver socket (402) is preferably attached to a ratchet arm (206) of a fastening tool (200) which provides a mechanical advantage in applying the desired torque.</p> |
