GB2366532A - Tool for removing locking wheel nuts from vehicles - Google Patents

Tool for removing locking wheel nuts from vehicles Download PDF

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GB2366532A
GB2366532A GB0021821A GB0021821A GB2366532A GB 2366532 A GB2366532 A GB 2366532A GB 0021821 A GB0021821 A GB 0021821A GB 0021821 A GB0021821 A GB 0021821A GB 2366532 A GB2366532 A GB 2366532A
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Shaun David Pillinger
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B13/00—Spanners; Wrenches
    • B25B13/48—Spanners; Wrenches for special purposes
    • B25B13/485—Spanners; Wrenches for special purposes for theft-proof screws, bolts or nuts
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B13/00—Spanners; Wrenches
    • B25B13/02—Spanners; Wrenches with rigid jaws
    • B25B13/06—Spanners; Wrenches with rigid jaws of socket type
    • B25B13/065—Spanners; Wrenches with rigid jaws of socket type characterised by the cross-section of the socket
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25B—TOOLS OR BENCH DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, FOR FASTENING, CONNECTING, DISENGAGING OR HOLDING
    • B25B27/00—Hand tools, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
    • B25B27/14—Hand tools, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
    • B25B27/18—Hand tools, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same withdrawing broken threaded parts or twist drills

Abstract

A tool for removing locking wheel nuts or bolts from vehicles, eg for when the original key/socket has been lost, comprises teeth that can be located over the nut to form a tight fit. This tight fit may be achieved with the aid of a drift (see fig 2) and a conventional hammer. A conventional lever bar or air wrench may then be used to undo the nut. Once the nut has been removed, the nut may be extracted from the teeth of the tool using a threaded T-bar (see fig 3) which engages with a thread provided on the tool.

Description

2366532 ANTI-THEFT LOCK NUT REMOVAL TOOL The invention relates to a
special socket that can be used for the removal of locking wheel nuts from vehicles.
When a vehicle is presented to a repairing garage for service or repair if the locking wheel nut or bolt removal socket is missing from the car and the owner has no idea of its whereabouts it is a major problem removing the wheels from the car, without causing any damage or personal injury.
The tool is designed to be fitted over the anti-theft nut or bolt in such a way that it has a very tight fit this allows a conventional lever bar or air wrench to undo it.
The tool is designed to be driven over the nut/bolt with the aid of drift and a conventional hammer. The tools specially designed teeth bite into the nut on 12 points allowing for a perfect grip on the outside of the nut/bolt at this point we have the opportunity to undo it.
When the nut/bolt has successfully been removed, due to the way in which the teeth lock in it is necessary to use the extracting 'IT " bar to free the nut/bolt.
The tool is of a hardened metal construction with specially tempered teeth, there are 12 teeth which bite into the locking nut/bolt. It also has a Y2inch drive at one end to receive the drift. There is a M10 thread cut inside the tool this is to allow for the "T"bar. The drift is also constructed from hardened metal this has a % inch square drive on one end allowing it to be inserted into the end of the tool the "T"bar is made from steel with a M10 thread cut into it.
Figure I shows an external view of the tool body Figure la shows a sectional view of the tool including M10 thread which allows fig3 'IT" bar to be inserted for easy removal of spent nut/bolt Figure 2 shows the drift that is inserted into the end of the tool allowing it to be hit with a hammer, this protects the tool.
Figure 3 shows the 'IT" bar that is screwed into the tool after use helping free the nut/bolt by pushing it out.

Claims (1)

  1. CLAIM
    The invention of 'drives-yer-nuts' has come from being faced with the problem of how to quickly and safely remove locking wheel nuts or bolts from vehicles, when the original key/socket has been lost or misplaced. I have designed the too] in such a way that the sharp teeth will bite into the locking nut/bolt when drifted over them, this then allows for a conventional lever bar or impact wrench to be used. I have also designed the tool in such a way that it is easy to use very safe and simple to remove the spent wheel nut/bolt I am claiming that the way in that my tool is made and used is unique because the way I achieve a good grip over the nut/bolt by forcing the teeth of the tool into the side of the nut/bolt My tool is also unique because it causes very little if any damage to the retaining bolt/nut.
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Cited By (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2398032A (en) * 2003-02-06 2004-08-11 Ian Perrett Socket spanner extension
EP1595652A2 (en) * 2004-05-12 2005-11-16 Eazypower Corporation Impact driver and fastener removal device
GB2459873A (en) * 2008-05-08 2009-11-11 Anthony Peter Harris Tool for removing damaged threaded fasteners
US8607670B2 (en) 2011-02-18 2013-12-17 Rafal Stawarski Damaged fastener extractor
GB2601554A (en) * 2020-12-04 2022-06-08 Dynomec Ltd Easy sharpen locking nut blade
US11511409B2 (en) * 2017-07-14 2022-11-29 Grip Holdings Llc Foreign object removal socket adapter
US11590637B2 (en) 2017-04-27 2023-02-28 Grip Holdings Llc Methods and apparatuses for extracting and dislodging fasteners
USD992387S1 (en) 2017-12-13 2023-07-18 Apex Brands, Inc. Extractor socket
US11701757B2 (en) 2018-09-19 2023-07-18 Grip Holdings Llc Anti-slip fastener remover tool

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GB661043A (en) * 1948-12-31 1951-11-14 Spandor Engineering Ltd Improvements in or relating to ratchet mechanisms more particularly for spanners andthe like
US4100824A (en) * 1975-03-03 1978-07-18 Surelab Superior Research Laboratories, Inc. Rotary tool for driving English and metric threaded members
EP0087243A2 (en) * 1982-02-22 1983-08-31 Andrew Charles Simon Hurst Adjustable socket
GB2152418A (en) * 1984-01-10 1985-08-07 Samuel David Smith A device for loosening and tightening nuts on vehicle road wheels
US5544555A (en) * 1995-05-23 1996-08-13 Corley; Ronald E. Wrench socket
US5865074A (en) * 1997-03-19 1999-02-02 Hsieh; Chih-Ching Box end wrench with stop means to hold down the bolt or nut to be turned

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB661043A (en) * 1948-12-31 1951-11-14 Spandor Engineering Ltd Improvements in or relating to ratchet mechanisms more particularly for spanners andthe like
US4100824A (en) * 1975-03-03 1978-07-18 Surelab Superior Research Laboratories, Inc. Rotary tool for driving English and metric threaded members
EP0087243A2 (en) * 1982-02-22 1983-08-31 Andrew Charles Simon Hurst Adjustable socket
GB2152418A (en) * 1984-01-10 1985-08-07 Samuel David Smith A device for loosening and tightening nuts on vehicle road wheels
US5544555A (en) * 1995-05-23 1996-08-13 Corley; Ronald E. Wrench socket
US5865074A (en) * 1997-03-19 1999-02-02 Hsieh; Chih-Ching Box end wrench with stop means to hold down the bolt or nut to be turned

Cited By (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2398032A (en) * 2003-02-06 2004-08-11 Ian Perrett Socket spanner extension
EP1595652A2 (en) * 2004-05-12 2005-11-16 Eazypower Corporation Impact driver and fastener removal device
GB2459873A (en) * 2008-05-08 2009-11-11 Anthony Peter Harris Tool for removing damaged threaded fasteners
US8607670B2 (en) 2011-02-18 2013-12-17 Rafal Stawarski Damaged fastener extractor
US11590637B2 (en) 2017-04-27 2023-02-28 Grip Holdings Llc Methods and apparatuses for extracting and dislodging fasteners
US11511409B2 (en) * 2017-07-14 2022-11-29 Grip Holdings Llc Foreign object removal socket adapter
USD992387S1 (en) 2017-12-13 2023-07-18 Apex Brands, Inc. Extractor socket
US11701757B2 (en) 2018-09-19 2023-07-18 Grip Holdings Llc Anti-slip fastener remover tool
GB2601554A (en) * 2020-12-04 2022-06-08 Dynomec Ltd Easy sharpen locking nut blade
GB2601554B (en) * 2020-12-04 2023-06-07 Dynomec Ltd Easy sharpen locking nut blade

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