US 11,806,844 B2
Flexible head joints for cordless ratchet tools
Joshua M. Beer, Kenosha, WI (US)
Assigned to Snap-on Incorporated, Kenosha, WI (US)
Filed by Snap-on Incorporated, Kenosha, WI (US)
Filed on Apr. 13, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/229,179.
Prior Publication US 2022/0324086 A1, Oct. 13, 2022
Int. Cl. B25B 23/00 (2006.01); B25B 13/48 (2006.01); B25B 21/00 (2006.01)
CPC B25B 23/0014 (2013.01) [B25B 13/481 (2013.01); B25B 21/004 (2013.01)] 21 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A head joint for a tool with a motor, the head joint comprising:
a first head housing portion;
a second head housing portion pivotably coupled to the first head housing portion;
a first shaft disposed in the first head housing portion and adapted to operably couple to the motor;
a second shaft disposed in the second housing portion;
a first connector pivotably coupled to the first shaft; and
a second connector matingly engaged with the first connector and pivotably coupled to the second shaft.