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Meet Piper! I got her when I was 19.
I had been saving up for YEARS.
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This Summer, my AC stopped
blowing cold air.
I was able to narrow it
down to the compressor.
While trying to replace the
part from under the car,
I kept getting frustrated when removing the bolts...
Socket wrenches are annoyingly bulky.
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My ratchet set is always my go-to, and the sockets are great for portability and swapping sizes...
BUT, the long sockets
are such a nuisance when
working in tighter spaces.
I ended up buying a set of wrenches.
Because the wrenches were thinner than my sockets, they were able to get the job done.
But it sucks that I need a full set of wrenches just for situations where there isn't enough clearance for sockets.
I wish I could fit the:
of
Into the:
of
SLIM & LIGHT
FORM FACTOR
PORTABILITY
MODULARITY
SOCKET WRENCHES
TRADITIONAL
WRENCHES
Dog Bone
Socket Wrench
✓ Contains 8 different sizes
that are easily swappable
✓ Rotating pivot allows for
use from multiple angles
✕ Has no ability to ratchet
✕ Slimmer than most socket
wrenches, but still wide
Multi-Position
Universal Wrench
✓ "Infinitely" adjustable to all sizes within a range
✓ Almost as slim as most
traditional wrenches
✕ Cannot pivot or ratchet
✕ Reviews are mixed on its
long-term durability
Universal
Socket Wrench
✓ "Infinitely" adjustable to
all sizes within a range
✓ Can ratchet/reviews say
mechanism is resilient
✕ Doesn't solve size issue
✕ Doesn't allow for bolt or
screw passthrough
What solutions exist?
Joshua's problem is not unique. There are quite a few novel solutions that are modular/adaptable with minimal footprint, but often sacrifice durability, articulation, or ratcheting.
What does a slim, modular, ratcheting wrench look like?
A brief brainstorm:
I had already planned to base the design off existing successful products to create a solid baseline.
I then chose to do most of my iterative design in CAD, but quickly sketched out some ideas on my mind.
Jumping into CAD
In Fusion, using a traditional wrench for dimensional reference, I created the form for the main wrench.
The first version of the sockets were
over-engineered, and were simplified for the final design.
The wrench that ratchets anywhere.
What's in the box?
CLIQ comes with one wrench and twelve magnetic sockets. All of this fits within a case that's half the size of a tissue box.
The Wrench.
The CLIQ wrench is a sleek, yet durable, take on the modern socket wrench. It is double sided and can be used in tight spots.
What's it made of?
The CLIQ wrench is mostly made of non-magnetic A2 steel. It has a durable oxide coating and a ferromagnetic ratchet
made of 420 stainless steel.
Pivot. Pivot. Pivot.
The CLIQ wrench can loosen and tighten bolts
from practically any angle. It nearly has a
200° range of motion per side.
The Sockets.
Each CLIQ socket is made from non-magnetic A2 steel and contains a magnetic ring for mounting.
The Magic.
When it's time to change wrench sizes, it's at easy as 1, 2, CLIQ! The
sockets magnetically snap into place.
The Release.
When it's time to remove a CLIQ socket, all it takes is a bit of thumb-pressure on the rear lip, and... it's out!
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