Ratchet mechanism

A ratchet mechanism suitable for use in a hand tool such as a wrench comprises a cylindrical ratchet wheel 6 having part-cylindrical recesses therein which are engaged by a complementary shaped pawl 3. The pawl is urged into engagement with the wheel by a spring 11 and prevents rotation in one direc...

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1. Verfasser: ANTHONY SHANLEY
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Zusammenfassung:A ratchet mechanism suitable for use in a hand tool such as a wrench comprises a cylindrical ratchet wheel 6 having part-cylindrical recesses therein which are engaged by a complementary shaped pawl 3. The pawl is urged into engagement with the wheel by a spring 11 and prevents rotation in one direction by jamming against a hardened insert 10.