A fastener extractor tool is an apparatus that is used to remove a seized or damaged fastener. The apparatus may include at least one shank body and at least one torque-tool body. The at least one shank body allows the apparatus to be attached to an external torque tool. The torque-tool body engages the seized fastener to apply torque to dislodge said seized fastener. The at least one torque-tool body may include a plurality of laterally-bracing sidewalls and at least one engagement feature. The plurality of laterally-bracing sidewalls engage with the seized fastener to efficiently transfer torque from the external torque tool to the seized fastener. The at least one engagement feature is an engagement cavity that forms at least one engagement tooth on the at least one torque-tool body. The at least one engagement tooth engages the seized fastener to ensure torque is transferred to the seized fastener.

A quick-release screwdriver structure includes a tool holder and a tool head embedded in a head portion of the tool holder. A fixing seat is sleeved outside the tool head; an inner wall of the fixing seat is provided with a notch, and a bottom surface of the notch is an inclined surface; a steel ball connected to a release ring is installed in the notch, and the steel ball contacts the tool head; and a movement of the release ring will drive the steel ball to move along a longitudinal direction of the bottom surface of the notch so as to lock or release the tool head. A new locking assembly is designed to act on a surface of the tool head so as to achieve locking and disassembly of the tool head.

A bolt adjustment device having a body, a clamping mechanism and an attachment point. The body extends in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end, the body having a cavity extending into the body in the longitudinal direction from the first end. The cavity can accommodate a thread during use of the bolt adjustment device. A step in the cavity is configured and arranged to engage with a nut when in use. A torque imparted on the attachment point will impart a torque to the bolt adjustment device. The clamping mechanism is attached to the attachment point such that the clamping mechanism clamps the nut in the cavity when torque is imparted on the clamping device.

A compression screw driver system including a drive member having a shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end. A drive selection member is positioned about the shaft and is axially moveable along the shaft between an engagement position and a disengaged position. A distal portion of the drive selection member defines a first engagement structure. A compression sleeve is positioned over the distal end of the shaft. The proximal end of the compression sleeve defines a second engagement structure which complements the first engagement structure and the distal end of the compression sleeve defines a contact surface. In the engagement position the first and second engagement structures are engaged and the compression sleeve rotates with the drive member and in the disengaged position the first and second engagement structures are disengaged and the compression sleeve remains stationary while the drive member rotates.

A socket assembly for turning a fastener with a wrench has ball mechanisms that normally engage with sides of the fastener and that can be deactivated out of engagement with the fastener by turning a collar of the socket assembly. The socket includes a socket body having a fastener receiving opening sized and shaped to engage the fastener so as to drive the fastener rotationally. At least one ball opening is provided in the fastener receiving opening adjacent the fastener when the fastener is received in the opening. A ball is provided capable of partially protruding from the ball opening with the socket in an engaged state. A ball taper insert cams against the ball to push the ball into the ball opening. A spring biases the ball taper insert so as to urge the ball into the ball opening to engage the fastener.

A dual drive hex socket is disclosed, that includes a body having a first drive end and a driven end. The first drive end has a socket configured and arranged to receive an end of a socket drive. The driven end is configured and arranged to receive a head of a bolt. A drive surface is formed on an outer surface of the body, where the drive surface provides an engagement point for application of torsional force to the body. In use, the user may use a socket drive and/or wrench in combination to provide torsional force at two different distinct points to the socket and thereby the head of the bolt. Used in combination, slippage may be prevented of the socket from the head of the bolt in addition to applying superior force to bolt.

A method and a device are disclosed which seek to improve productivity of the installation of fasteners. This improved productivity is achieved by holding a fastener to a driving tool with a mechanical means for a substantial portion of an installation sequence to prevent nuisance disengagement between fasteners and their driving means including dropping of fasteners early in an installation cycle. The productivity of this fastener holding approach is best realized by allowing a streamlined operation with little interaction between the fastener driving device and an operator. Specifically, a fastener installation device is described which requires no direct manipulation of said device during the sequence of loading a fastener into said device, installation of said fastener with said device, disengagement of said device from said fastener to allow complete installation of said fastener, and loading a subsequent fastener.

A method and a device are disclosed which seek to improve productivity of the installation of fasteners. This improved productivity is achieved by holding a fastener to a driving tool with a mechanical means for a substantial portion of an installation sequence to prevent nuisance disengagement between fasteners and their driving means including dropping of fasteners early in an installation cycle. The productivity of this fastener holding approach is best realized by allowing a streamlined operation with little interaction between the fastener driving device and an operator. Specifically, a fastener installation device is described which requires no direct manipulation of said device during the sequence of loading a fastener into said device, installation of said fastener with said device, disengagement of said device from said fastener to allow complete installation of said fastener, and loading a subsequent fastener.

In one embodiment, a handheld stud remover and in a second embodiment, a modified hex nut metal stud remover. In addition, there is a method of removing metal studs or bolts from threaded openings using the handheld stud remover and a method of removing metal studs or bolts from threaded openings using a modified hex nut metal stud remover.

Apparatuses and methods for facilitating fastening of a fastener are provided. In one example, the apparatus includes a body portion that extends distally from a body proximal portion to a body distal portion. A head portion extends distally from the body distal portion. A first prong that extends distally from a first prong proximal section that has a first thickness to a first prong distal section that has a second thickness that is less than the first thickness. A second prong that extends distally from a second prong proximal section that has a third thickness to a second prong distal section that has a fourth thickness that is less than the third thickness. The second prong is spaced apart from the first prong to define a gap therebetween that is configured to receive the fastener.