A ratchet sleeve wrench kit suitable for use with a helicopter hook

By integrating LED beads and a mobile lighting mechanism into the ratchet socket wrench set, the problem of insufficient light source for helicopter nighttime equipment loading is solved, enabling efficient and safe equipment operation.

CN224544414UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY UNIT 69008
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY UNIT 69008
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

When helicopters are loading equipment in the field, especially at night, the existing ratchet socket wrenches lack their own light source and require illumination from others, which makes operation inconvenient, inefficient and prone to human error.

Method used

A ratchet socket wrench set with integrated LED lights and a battery compartment was designed. It combines various sizes of socket wrenches to achieve integrated lighting and operation. The lighting position can be adjusted by a moving mechanism to ensure efficient operation in confined and poorly lit environments.

Benefits of technology

Provides ample independent lighting at night or in low-light conditions, improving operational accuracy and safety, reducing human error, and ensuring efficient locking and unlocking of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a ratchet sleeve spanner outfit suitable for helicopter hook, including ratchet spanner head, handle, LED lamp pearl, battery compartment and a plurality of different specifications sleeve wrench, install the groove on handle, the inside of install the groove is provided with the LED lamp pearl for lighting, be provided with the battery compartment for the power supply of LED lamp pearl on handle, the sleeve wrench can all respectively with ratchet spanner head detachable connection, the battery compartment and LED lamp pearl electric connection, the utility model discloses through setting up install the groove in handle crank portion and built -in LED lamp pearl, cooperate detachable battery compartment with control switch, realized the integration of lighting function and ratchet sleeve spanner outfit.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ratchet socket wrench sets, specifically a ratchet socket wrench set suitable for helicopter hooks. Background Technology

[0002] When externally mounting equipment on helicopters, specialized hooks are typically used. Locking and unlocking these hooks requires specialized tools. Currently, the need for mounting equipment on helicopters in the field, especially at night, is increasing. There is an urgent need for a ratchet socket wrench set with a built-in light source. This set solves the problems of existing external light sources being inconvenient and the ratchet socket wrench not being able to move synchronously, or requiring assistance from others to illuminate it. Adding a light source to the wrench allows for independent operation of equipment under poor visibility conditions at night, saving manpower, increasing work efficiency, further reducing human error, and ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to make up for the lack of tools used in current work and to provide a ratchet socket wrench set suitable for helicopter hooks.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A ratchet socket wrench set suitable for helicopter hooks includes a ratchet wrench head, a handle, an LED light bulb, a battery compartment, and multiple socket wrenches of different sizes. The handle has a mounting groove, and an LED light bulb for illumination is arranged inside the mounting groove. The handle also has a battery compartment for powering the LED light bulb. Each socket wrench can be detachably connected to the ratchet wrench head, and the battery compartment is electrically connected to the LED light bulb.

[0006] Furthermore, the connection between the handle and the ratchet socket wrench head is a crank, the mounting groove is opened in the crank part of the handle, and the battery compartment is provided with a lamp switch for controlling the start and stop of the LED lamp beads.

[0007] Furthermore, the plurality of sleeves include a hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve, an open screwdriver unlocking sleeve, a flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve, and a hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve. The hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve, open screwdriver unlocking sleeve, flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve, and hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve are used for locking, unlocking, or disassembling the hook. The bottom of the hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve, open screwdriver unlocking sleeve, flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve, and hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve is provided with a connecting groove that is adapted to the connecting head on the ratchet wrench head.

[0008] Furthermore, the hexagonal screwdriver head height of the hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve (6) is 14.5 mm and the opposite side is 6 mm; the open screwdriver head height of the open screwdriver unlocking sleeve (7) is 3.2 mm and the width is 9.4 mm; the flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve (8) has a flathead screwdriver head height of 10 mm and the width is 9.4 mm; and the hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve (9) has a hexagonal screwdriver head height of 4 mm and the opposite side is 4 mm.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer side of the ratchet socket wrench is provided with an LED light strip, the connection part between the handle and the ratchet wrench head is a straight handle, the straight handle part of the handle is provided with a moving mechanism for driving the LED beads to move horizontally along the handle axis, the moving mechanism is provided with LED beads, the LED light strip is electrically connected to the battery compartment, and the handle of the ratchet wrench head is provided with a bead switch and a light strip switch for activating the LED beads and the LED light strip respectively.

[0010] Furthermore, a moving groove is provided on the lower surface of the handle, a sliding groove is provided horizontally inside the moving groove, and a connecting hole is provided vertically inside the moving groove, extending to the upper surface of the handle.

[0011] Furthermore, the moving mechanism includes a moving plate, a mounting block, a connecting plate, and a moving button. The moving plate is horizontally arranged inside the moving groove, and the moving plate is provided with a mounting block. An LED light bead is provided on the mounting block. The left and right sides of the moving plate are embedded in the sliding groove and can move along the sliding groove. The top of the moving plate is vertically provided with a top through-connection hole and extends to the upper surface of the handle. The outer side of the connecting plate is provided with a moving button for pushing the moving plate to move along the sliding groove. The front side of the moving groove is an inclined surface, and the inclined surface makes the depth of the moving groove gradually increase.

[0012] Furthermore, the mounting surface of the mounting block is a downwardly inclined surface, the LED beads are mounted at a downward inclination, and a light-concentrating cover is provided on the outside of the LED beads.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention, by adopting the above technical solution, has the following advantages:

[0014] This utility model integrates lighting functionality with a ratchet socket wrench set by setting an installation groove and embedding an LED light in the handle crank section, along with a detachable battery compartment and control switch. This design solves the problem of inconvenient use of external light sources when mounting equipment in the field at night, effectively reducing human error caused by insufficient light and improving the accuracy and safety of maintenance operations. It is equipped with various dedicated sockets, including hexagonal screwdriver locking sockets, open screwdriver unlocking sockets, flathead screwdriver unlocking sockets, and hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sockets. These sockets are designed for locking, unlocking, or disassembling helicopter hooks, ensuring perfect compatibility with helicopter equipment mounting scenarios. The specifications of the hexagonal lock head height of the hexagonal screwdriver locking socket and the open screw height of the open screwdriver unlocking socket are precisely designed to ensure a tight fit with the locking and unlocking ports of the helicopter hook, improving locking and unlocking efficiency, enhancing operational reliability, and reducing the risk of equipment damage or operational failure due to improper socket specifications.

[0015] By incorporating an LED light strip at the head of the ratchet socket wrench body and LED beads on a vertically movable mechanism, controlled by a first and second switch respectively, sufficient illumination can be flexibly provided according to different working conditions. This facilitates the tightening and loosening of the wrench head and locking jaws in confined and poorly lit spaces. The movable mechanism, through a structure including a slide, mounting block, moving plate, connecting plate, and moving button, allows the moving plate to move horizontally along the slide, thereby moving the LED beads. The lighting position can be adjusted according to actual needs, improving the flexibility and targeting of the lighting. The mounting surface of the mounting block is a downward-sloping surface, and a focusing cover is placed on the outside of the LED beads to help concentrate the light onto the working area. The front side of the moving groove is an inclined surface that slopes towards the head of the ratchet socket wrench, reducing obstruction of the LED light and further optimizing the lighting effect.

[0016] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of Example 1;

[0018] Figure 2 This is the right view of Embodiment 1;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a half-sectional view of Example 1;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5 A front view of multiple sleeve screwdrivers;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a bottom-view perspective view of Example 2;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a top-view perspective view of Embodiment 2;

[0024] Figure 8 The following is a left sectional view of Embodiment 2: 1. Ratchet wrench head; 2. Handle; 3. LED light bead; 4. Battery compartment; 5. Mounting slot; 6. Hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve; 7. Open screwdriver unlocking sleeve; 8. Flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve; 9. Hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve; 10. LED light strip; 11. Moving mechanism; 1101. Moving plate; 1102. Mounting block; 1103. Connecting plate; 1104. Moving button; 12. Moving slot; 13. Slide groove; 14. Connecting hole; 15. Concentrator cover.

[0025] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.

[0026] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: Detailed Implementation

[0027] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] like Figure 1-5 As shown in Embodiment 1, a ratchet socket wrench set suitable for helicopter hooks includes a ratchet wrench head 1, a handle 2, an LED light bead 3, a battery compartment 4, and multiple socket wrenches of different specifications. The handle 2 has a mounting groove 5, and the LED light bead 3 for illumination is arranged inside the mounting groove 5. The handle 2 is provided with a battery compartment 4 for powering the LED light bead 3. Each socket wrench can be detachably connected to the ratchet wrench head 1, and the battery compartment 4 is electrically connected to the LED light bead 3.

[0030] In one embodiment, the connection between the handle 2 and the ratchet socket wrench head 1 is a crank, the mounting groove 5 is opened in the crank part of the handle 2, and the battery compartment 4 is provided with a lamp switch for controlling the start and stop of the LED lamp beads 3.

[0031] In one embodiment, the plurality of sleeves include a hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve 6, an open screwdriver unlocking sleeve 7, a flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve 8, and a hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve 9. The hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve 6, open screwdriver unlocking sleeve 7, flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve 8, and hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve 9 are used to lock, unlock, or disassemble the corresponding locking, unlocking, or disassembling of the helicopter hook, respectively. The bottom of the hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve 6, open screwdriver unlocking sleeve 7, flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve 8, and hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve 9 is provided with a connecting groove adapted to the connecting head on the ratchet wrench head.

[0032] In one embodiment, the hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve (6) has a hexagonal screwdriver head height of 14.5 mm and a cross-side height of 6 mm, the open screwdriver unlocking sleeve (7) has an open screwdriver head height of 3.2 mm and a width of 9.4 mm, the flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve (8) has a flathead screwdriver head height of 10 mm and a width of 9.4 mm, and the hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve (9) has a hexagonal screwdriver head height of 4 mm and a cross-side height of 4 mm.

[0033] like Figure 6-9 As shown in Embodiment 2, a ratchet socket wrench set suitable for helicopter hooks is provided. The outer side of the ratchet wrench head 1 is provided with an LED light strip 10. The connection part between the handle 2 and the ratchet wrench head 1 is a straight handle. The straight handle part of the handle 2 is provided with a moving mechanism 11 for driving the LED beads 3 to move horizontally along the axis of the handle 2. The moving mechanism 11 is provided with LED beads 3. The LED light strip 10 is electrically connected to the battery compartment 4. The handle of the ratchet wrench head 1 is provided with a bead switch and a strip switch for activating the LED beads 3 and the LED light strip 10, respectively.

[0034] In one embodiment, a moving groove 12 is provided on the lower surface of the handle 2, a sliding groove 13 is provided horizontally on the inner side of the moving groove 12, and a connecting hole 14 is provided vertically on the inner side of the moving groove 12, extending to the upper surface of the handle 2.

[0035] In one embodiment, the moving mechanism 11 includes a moving plate 1101, a mounting block 1102, a connecting plate 1103, and a moving button 1104. The moving plate 1101 is horizontally arranged inside the moving groove 12. The moving plate 1101 is provided with the mounting block 1102. The mounting block 1102 is provided with LED beads 3. The left and right sides of the moving plate 1101 are embedded in the sliding grooves 13 and can move along the sliding grooves 13. The top of the moving plate 1101 is vertically provided with a connecting plate 1103 that extends through a top connecting hole 14 and extends to the upper surface of the handle. The outside of the connecting plate 1103 is provided with a moving button 1104 for pushing the moving plate 1101 to move along the sliding groove 13. The front side of the moving groove 12 is an inclined surface, which makes the depth of the moving groove 12 gradually increase.

[0036] In one embodiment, the mounting surface of the mounting block 1102 is a downwardly inclined surface, the LED beads 3 are mounted at a downward inclination, and a light-concentrating cover 15 is provided on the outside of the LED beads 3.

[0037] In this invention, a button battery is installed inside the battery compartment 4, a hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve 6 is used for locking the helicopter hook, and a hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve 9 is used for disassembling the helicopter hook.

[0038] Felt is provided on the contact surfaces of both the slide 13 and the movable plate 1101. The felt is used to increase the friction between the movable plate 1101 and the slide 13. After the movable plate 1101 is moved to a suitable position by hand, the movable plate 1101 and the slide 13 can maintain their relative positions unchanged through friction.

[0039] The workflow of Embodiment 1 of this utility model is as follows: Based on the locking, unlocking, or disassembly options on the helicopter hook, such as hexagonal, open-end, or flathead sockets, select a suitable socket from the provided set of dedicated sockets and detachably connect it to the ratchet wrench head 1. If the maintenance environment has insufficient lighting, such as at night or in the field, check the battery compartment 4 to ensure it is powered and turn on the switch on the battery compartment 4 to activate the LED beads 3 for illumination. During maintenance, the LED beads 3 move synchronously with the ratchet socket wrench set, providing continuous and stable illumination to the work area, ensuring that maintenance personnel can clearly observe the position and condition of the bolts. Using the installed dedicated socket, and through the forward and reverse function of the ratchet wrench head 1, tighten or loosen the bolts on the helicopter hook until the specified torque or tightness requirement is achieved.

[0040] Workflow of Example 2:

[0041] A button battery is installed in the battery compartment 4 of the handle 2 to power the LED beads 3 and LED strip 10. Depending on the actual needs, the LED beads 3 on the moving mechanism 11 can be activated via the bead switch on the handle, or the LED strip 10 on the ratchet wrench head 1 can be activated via the strip switch; both can also be activated simultaneously. Pushing the moving button 1104 moves the connecting plate 1103 and the moving plate 1101 horizontally along the slide groove 13, thereby moving the mounting block 1102 and the LED beads 3 on it, adjusting the LED beads 3 to a suitable lighting position. Under sufficient lighting, the corresponding screwdriver sleeve is connected to the bolt for bolt tightening.

[0042] The above description provides examples of the preferred embodiments of this utility model. Any aspects not detailed herein are common knowledge to those skilled in the art. The scope of protection of this utility model is determined by the claims. Any equivalent modifications based on the technical teachings of this utility model are also within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A ratchet socket wrench set suitable for helicopter hooks, characterized in that, The device includes a ratchet wrench head (1), a handle (2), an LED bead (3), a battery compartment (4), and multiple socket wrenches of different specifications. The handle (2) has a mounting groove (5), and the inner side of the mounting groove (5) is provided with an LED bead (3) for lighting. The handle (2) is provided with a battery compartment (4) for powering the LED bead (3). Each socket wrench can be detachably connected to the ratchet wrench head (1), and the battery compartment (4) is electrically connected to the LED bead (3).

2. The ratchet socket wrench set for helicopter hooks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connection between the handle (2) and the ratchet wrench head (1) is a crank. The mounting groove (5) is opened on the crank part of the handle (2). The battery compartment (4) is provided with a lamp switch for controlling the start and stop of the LED lamp beads (3).

3. The ratchet socket wrench set for helicopter hooks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of sleeves include a hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve (6), an open screwdriver unlocking sleeve (7), a flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve (8), and a hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve (9). The hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve (6), the open screwdriver unlocking sleeve (7), the flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve (8), and the hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve (9) are used for locking, unlocking, or disassembling the hook. The bottom of the hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve (6), the open screwdriver unlocking sleeve (7), the flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve (8), and the hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve (9) is provided with a connecting groove that is adapted to the connector on the ratchet wrench head.

4. The ratchet socket wrench set for helicopter hooks according to claim 3, characterized in that, The hexagonal screwdriver locking sleeve (6) has a hexagonal screwdriver head height of 14.5 mm and a cross-side height of 6 mm. The open screwdriver unlocking sleeve (7) has an open screwdriver head height of 3.2 mm and a width of 9.4 mm. The flathead screwdriver unlocking sleeve (8) has a flathead screwdriver head height of 10 mm and a width of 9.4 mm. The hexagonal screwdriver disassembly sleeve (9) has a hexagonal screwdriver head height of 4 mm and a cross-side height of 4 mm.

5. The ratchet socket wrench set for helicopter hooks according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer side of the ratchet wrench head (1) is provided with an LED light strip (10). The connection part between the handle (2) and the ratchet wrench head (1) is a straight handle. The straight handle part of the handle (2) is provided with a moving mechanism (11) for driving the LED beads (3) to move vertically along the axis of the handle (2). The moving mechanism (11) is provided with LED beads (3). The LED light strip (10) is electrically connected to the battery compartment (4). The handle of the ratchet wrench head (1) is provided with a bead switch and a strip switch for activating the LED beads (3) and the LED light strip (10), respectively.

6. The ratchet socket wrench set for helicopter hooks according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower surface of the handle (2) is provided with a moving groove (12), the inner side of the moving groove (12) is provided with a horizontal sliding groove (13), and the inner side of the moving groove (12) is provided with a vertical connecting hole (14) that extends to the upper surface of the handle (2).

7. The ratchet socket wrench set for helicopter hooks according to claim 6, characterized in that, The moving mechanism (11) includes a moving plate (1101), a mounting block (1102), a connecting plate (1103), and a moving button (1104). The moving plate (1101) is horizontally arranged inside the moving groove (12). The moving plate (1101) is provided with a mounting block (1102). The mounting block (1102) is provided with an LED light bead (3). The left and right sides of the moving plate (1101) are embedded in the sliding groove (13) and can move along the sliding groove (13). The top of the moving plate (1101) is vertically provided with a top through connection hole (14) and a connecting plate (1103) extending to the upper surface of the handle. The outside of the connecting plate (1103) is provided with a moving button (1104) for pushing the moving plate (1101) to move along the sliding groove (13). The front side of the moving groove (12) is an inclined surface, and the inclined surface makes the depth of the moving groove (12) gradually increase.

8. The ratchet socket wrench set for helicopter hooks according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting surface of the mounting block (1102) is a downward inclined surface, the LED beads (3) are mounted downward inclined, and a focusing cover (15) is provided on the outside of the LED beads (3).