US3593402A
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Apparatus for aligning the ends of cylindrical sections to be joined
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-11
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-08-11
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for aligning two cylindrical members includes a roller chain wrapped around one of the cylindrical members and a plurality of plates secured to the roller chain. Tightening of the roller chain causes one end of the plates to bear against the second cylindrical member and align it with the first cylindrical member.
Inventors
- 👤 Masunori Mori
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:50
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23K; B23K37/00; B23K37/04; B23K37/053; B23K37/0533; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/53848; Y10T29/53978
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
Apparatus for aligning the ends of cylindrical sections to be joined comprising an adjustable band surrounding one of said sections to be joined, at least two plates, one end of each of said plates being connected to said band and adjustment means in the second end of each of said plates, said adjustment means being arranged to bear against said second cylindrical section to vary the peripheral cross section of said second cylindrical section in accordance with said first cylindrical section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
Apparatus for aligning the ends of cylindrical sections to be joined comprising an adjustable band surrounding one of said sections to be joined, at least two plates, one end of each of said plates being connected to said band and adjustment means in the second end of each of said plates, said adjustment means being arranged to bear against said second cylindrical section to vary the peripheral cross section of said second cylindrical section in accordance with said first cylindrical section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said adjustable band comprises a linked roller chain and means for varying the effective length of said roller chain.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein said plates are removably attached to selected links of said roller chain.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein said varying means includes binders provided at the terminal link of said linked roller chain, a pair of oppositely threaded shafts supporting said binders, intermeshing gear means mounted on each said shaft, whereby rotation of one of said shafts effects the effective length of said linked roller chain connected thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein said plates are L-shaped and fixedly attached to a selected link of said roller chain, the foot of said L-shaped plates being approximately equal to the width of a link in said roller chain and said adjustment means are threadably inserted through the upper end of said plates to contact said second cylindrical section to vary the peripheral cross section of said second cylindrical section in accordance with said first cylindrical section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
96 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein said plates are removably attached to selected links of said roller chain, and including attaching means comprising an upper and a lower bracket connected respectively to the top and bottom of a selected link of said roller chain, said plates being removably connected at said lower bracket, and further including means threadably inserted through the upper end of said plates and said upper bracket to Contact said second cylindrical sections to vary the shape of the peripheral surface of said second section in accordance with said first cylindrical section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |