Keyed Socket Wrench Assembly for Torque and Position Verification

The patent combines a torque wrench mechanism with a keyed socket head and adapter body into a single integrated wrench assembly. The adapter body connects the torque wrench to the keyed socket head, merging torque application and rotational position verification functions into one device. This allows simultaneous verification of both torque and rotational position without requiring separate tools.

The keyed socket head acts as an intermediary between the torque wrench and the fastener. It features an asymmetrical internal socket that mates with the fastener head in only one rotational orientation, and includes an external rotational alignment key that interfaces with the adapter body. This intermediary component transfers both torque and rotational position information from the fastener to the wrench mechanism.

The wrench assembly merges torque measurement and rotational position verification into a single integrated tool. The torque wrench mechanism and the keyed socket head with alignment features work together simultaneously, allowing maintenance personnel to verify both parameters in one operation rather than using multiple separate tools sequentially.

The keyed socket head is pre-configured with an asymmetrical internal socket and external rotational alignment key that automatically establish the correct rotational position when engaged with the fastener. This preliminary configuration ensures that when torque is applied, the rotational position is already predetermined and verifiable through the adapter body's reference surface alignment with the panel.