US3664029A
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Dial indicator holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-02
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-02-02
Abstract
Abstract An easily attachable shaft aligning apparatus comprises a gauge carrying head member having a pair of angularly related arms which make contact with a shaft or axle to be aligned with a second shaft or axle. A belt or chain extends about the shaft or axle and has one end adjustably supported on one arm, the other arm being provided with a linked extension which also contacts the shaft and is provided with an outward projection for passing through a link in the chain or an opening in the belt, whereby when the chain is tightened by the adjustment the head member is securely held to the shaft or axle.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Glucoft
- 👤 James Westerfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:32
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A shaft aligning apparatus comprising, a head member for supporting a feeler gauge and including a first and second arm angularly related for contacting the surface of a shaft at a pair of spaced points thereon, means movably linking a third arm to one of the first and second arms for contacting the shaft at a third point, the length of the linking means and third arm being substantially that of the one arm, a flexible member for extending about the periphery of the shaft between the third arm and the head member, means on the third arm and head member for supporting the flexible member between them, one of said supporting means being relatively movably mounted, means for adjusting the movable supporting means for tightening the flexible member about the shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A shaft aligning apparatus comprising, a head member for supporting a feeler gauge and including a first and second arm angularly related for contacting the surface of a shaft at a pair of spaced points thereon, means movably linking a third arm to one of the first and second arms for contacting the shaft at a third point, the length of the linking means and third arm being substantially that of the one arm, a flexible member for extending about the periphery of the shaft between the third arm and the head member, means on the third arm and head member for supporting the flexible member between them, one of said supporting means being relatively movably mounted, means for adjusting the movable supporting means for tightening the flexible member about the shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A shaft aligning device according to claim 1 in which one of the supporting means detachably supports the flexible member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A shaft aligning device in accordance with claim 2 in which the flexible member is provided with a plurality of openings and the means for detachably supporting the flexible member comprises a pin for entering a selected opening in the flexible member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
139 words
A shaft aligning apparatus comprising, a head member for supporting a feeler gauge and including first and second arms angularly related for contacting the surface of a shaft at a pair of spaced points thereon, a third arm for contacing the shaft at a third point and having a connection to the second arm, a flexible member for extending about the periphery of the shaft between the third arm and the head member, means on the third arm and head member for supporting the flexible member between them, one of said supporting means being relatively movably mounted and means for adjusting the movable supporting means for tightening the flexible member about the shaft, the movable supporting means comprising means slidably mounted for movement parallel to the first arm and in a plane normal to the axis of the shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
A shaft aligning apparatus comprising, a head member for supporting a feeler gauge and including first and second arms angularly related for contacting the surface of a shaft at a pair of spaced points thereon, a third arm for contacing the shaft at a third point and having a connection to the second arm, a flexible member for extending about the periphery of the shaft between the third arm and the head member, means on the third arm and head member for supporting the flexible member between them, one of said supporting means being relatively movably mounted and means for adjusting the movable supporting means for tightening the flexible member about the shaft, the movable supporting means comprising means slidably mounted for movement parallel to the first arm and in a plane normal to the axis of the shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
141 words
A shaft aligning apparatus comprising a head member for supporting a feeler gauge and including first and second arms angularly related for contacting the surface of a shaft at a pair of spaced points thereon, a third arm for contacting the shaft at a third point and having a connection to the second arm, a flexible member for extending about the periphery of the shaft between the third arm and the head member, means on the third arm and head member for supporting the flexible member between them, one of said supporting means being relatively movably mounted and means for adjusting the movable supporting means for tightening the flexible member about the shaft, the movable supporting means comprising means slidably mounted in the head member for movement parallel to the first arm and in a plane normal to the shaft axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
141 words
A shaft aligning apparatus comprising a head member for supporting a feeler gauge and including first and second arms angularly related for contacting the surface of a shaft at a pair of spaced points thereon, a third arm for contacting the shaft at a third point and having a connection to the second arm, a flexible member for extending about the periphery of the shaft between the third arm and the head member, means on the third arm and head member for supporting the flexible member between them, one of said supporting means being relatively movably mounted and means for adjusting the movable supporting means for tightening the flexible member about the shaft, the movable supporting means comprising means slidably mounted in the head member for movement parallel to the first arm and in a plane normal to the shaft axis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A shaft aligning device according to claim 5 in which the movable supporting means is slidable along the first arm in a plane normal to the axis of the shaft.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
A shaft aligning device in accordance with claim 4 in which the third arm including the connection, is of a length to enable the free end portion thereof to contact the inner surface of the first arm adjacent the apex of the angle in the absence of a shaft therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
143 words
A shaft aligning apparatus comprising a head member for supporting a feeler gauge and including first and second arms angularly related for contacting the surface of a shaft at a pair of spaced points thereon, a third arm for contacting the shaft at a third point and having a connection to the second arm, a flexible member for extending about the periphery of the shaft between the third arm and the head member, means on the third arm and head member for supporting the flexible member between them, one of said supporting means being relatively movably mounted and means for adjusting the movable supporting means for tightening the flexible member about the shaft, a gauge holder, means supporting the holder for movement on the head member, said holder being provided with a plurality of spaced means for selectively supporting at least one gauge.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
143 words
A shaft aligning apparatus comprising a head member for supporting a feeler gauge and including first and second arms angularly related for contacting the surface of a shaft at a pair of spaced points thereon, a third arm for contacting the shaft at a third point and having a connection to the second arm, a flexible member for extending about the periphery of the shaft between the third arm and the head member, means on the third arm and head member for supporting the flexible member between them, one of said supporting means being relatively movably mounted and means for adjusting the movable supporting means for tightening the flexible member about the shaft, a gauge holder, means supporting the holder for movement on the head member, said holder being provided with a plurality of spaced means for selectively supporting at least one gauge.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A shaft aligning device in accordance with claim 7 in which the holder is a rotatably mounted disk.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
118 words
A shaft aligning apparatus comprising a head member for supporting a gauge and including a pair of angularly related arms for seating on a shaft, a third arm linked to one of said pair of arms for movement toward the shaft, an adjusting member mounted for movement parallel to the other of the pair of arms, a flexible member for extending about the shaft between the third arm, over the free end of the other of the pair of arms and the adjusting member, means for attaching the flexible member to the third arm and adjusting member, and means for moving the adjusting member to secure the head member to the shaft by tightening the flexible member thereabout.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
118 words
A shaft aligning apparatus comprising a head member for supporting a gauge and including a pair of angularly related arms for seating on a shaft, a third arm linked to one of said pair of arms for movement toward the shaft, an adjusting member mounted for movement parallel to the other of the pair of arms, a flexible member for extending about the shaft between the third arm, over the free end of the other of the pair of arms and the adjusting member, means for attaching the flexible member to the third arm and adjusting member, and means for moving the adjusting member to secure the head member to the shaft by tightening the flexible member thereabout.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
154 words
A shaft aligning apparatus comprising a head member for supporting a gauge and including a pair of angularly related arms for seating on a shaft, a third arm linked to one of said pair of arms for movement toward the shaft, an adjusting member mounted for movement parallel to the other of the pair of arms, a flexible member for extending about the shaft between the third arm, over the free end of the other of the pair of arms and the adjusting member, member for attaching the flexible member to the third arm and adjusting member, and means for moving the adjusting member to secure the head member to the shaft by tightening the flexible member thereabout, the adjustable member being mounted on the head member and movable parallel to the other of the pair of arms in a plane normal to the axis of a shaft on which the head is seated.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
154 words
A shaft aligning apparatus comprising a head member for supporting a gauge and including a pair of angularly related arms for seating on a shaft, a third arm linked to one of said pair of arms for movement toward the shaft, an adjusting member mounted for movement parallel to the other of the pair of arms, a flexible member for extending about the shaft between the third arm, over the free end of the other of the pair of arms and the adjusting member, member for attaching the flexible member to the third arm and adjusting member, and means for moving the adjusting member to secure the head member to the shaft by tightening the flexible member thereabout, the adjustable member being mounted on the head member and movable parallel to the other of the pair of arms in a plane normal to the axis of a shaft on which the head is seated.
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) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |