US 12,280,479 B1
Tool for torquing guidance of end flange mating surfaces and related methods
Hasan Aymma Alali, Kuwait (KW)
Assigned to KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY, Safat (KW)
Filed by KUWAIT NATIONAL PETROLEUM COMPANY, Safat (KW)
Filed on Aug. 19, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/808,339.
Int. Cl. B25B 29/00 (2006.01); G01B 5/14 (2006.01)
CPC B25B 29/00 (2013.01) [G01B 5/14 (2013.01)] 18 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A tool for torquing guidance of mating surfaces, comprising:
a plurality of arms, each of the plurality of arms having a proximal end joined at a center point, and a distal end comprising a pointer; wherein the plurality of arms are equidistantly spaced apart radially about the center point;
a central pivot member located at the center point, wherein the plurality of arms are rotatable about the central pivot member;
a plurality of number markings, wherein each of the plurality of number markings is positioned on a respective arm of the plurality of arms and wherein the plurality of number markings are arranged and numbered on the plurality of arms to indicate a torquing sequence order for a plurality of fasteners; and
a percentage display configured to display a numerical value indicating an amount of completion of the torquing sequence order.