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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2017
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2014
Gauthier Biomedical, Inc., Grafton, WI (US);
Michael T. Gauthier, Grafton, WI (US);
Robert F. Miller, Grafton, WI (US);
Gauthier Biomedical, Inc., Grafton, WI (US);
Abstract
A tool including selectively operable torque-limiting mechanism is provided. The tool includes a housing, a torque-limiting mechanism disposed within the housing and including a first gear engaged with the housing and including a number of first recesses, a second gear rotatably disposed within the housing adjacent the first gear and including a number of second recesses, a number of bearings disposed between the first gear and the second gear partially within the first recesses and partially within the second recesses, and a variable force-applying assembly engaged with the first gear opposite the second gear, a drive body engaged with the second gear and extending outwardly from the housing, and a cover disposed around the housing and selectively engaged with the drive body to control the operation of the torque-limiting mechanism.