Patent attributes
A palm ratchet tool includes an upper cover, a lower cover, a ratchet, a ratchet switch, and sockets. The upper cover is provided with through holes. The sockets are disposed in the through holes, respectively. The ratchet switch is disposed between the upper and lower covers. The ratchet switch includes a left detent, a right detent, and a pendular rod connected with the left and right detents. The lower cover is connected with the bottoms of the sockets. The top end of the pendular rod passes through the lower surface of the lower cover. The ratchet is disposed on the outer rims of the upper and lower covers. The inner surface of the ratchet is provided with a ratchet wheel. The ratchet switch is disposed close to the ratchet. The left detent or the right detent engages with the ratchet wheel under the action of the pendular rod.