CPC B25B 23/1427 (2013.01) [B25B 23/141 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A torque wrench, comprising:
a head configured to engage a fastener;
a handle extending along a longitudinal axis and configured to be grasped by a user;
a primary beam coupled at a first end to the head and at a second end to the handle;
a secondary beam coupled to the head and selectively coupled to the primary beam; and
a torque adjustment mechanism comprising:
a frame within the handle, the frame comprising a rack gear;
an adjustment dial engaged with the rack gear of the frame, the adjustment dial actuating along the longitudinal axis;
a locking lever biased away from engagement with the rack gear of the frame; and
a locking member that selectively engages the locking lever with the rack gear to lock the torque adjustment mechanism relative to the handle.
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