摘要 |
The present invention relates generally to ratchet tools and in particular to a device to reduce spreading of the head of the ratchet tool. According to the present invention, a novel thrust washer is provided which prevents spreading apart of the head. The thrust washer is characterized by a decreased overall-diameter to edge-height ratio. The present invention also presents an alternative embodiment in which the height of the thrust washer is decreased while the height of the shank spindle is increased to prevent spreading of the head.
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