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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2014
Filed:
May. 31, 2011
Dirk Skogerboe, Faribault, MN (US);
Scott Krampitz, Owatonna, MN (US);
Dennis Hanson, Medford, MN (US);
Dirk Skogerboe, Faribault, MN (US);
Scott Krampitz, Owatonna, MN (US);
Dennis Hanson, Medford, MN (US);
Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC, Warren, MI (US);
Abstract
A work piece turning tool is provided. The tool includes: a body having two ends; a gripper located at one end configured to grip a work piece; a handle located at the end opposite of the gripper; and tool attachment located at a base of the handle at the end of the tool, wherein the tool attachment includes both an exterior drive and an interior drive. A method of turning a work piece is provided. The method includes: attaching a first tool having a movable gripper end to the work piece; attaching a second tool to a drive mounted to the handle of the first tool; moving the first tool to a desired orientation with respect to the gripper; and turning the work piece by moving the second tool.