US3700292A
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Apparatus for securing and aligning two elements with respect to each other in orthogonal planes
Assignee: Milacron Inc
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Filing: 1971-05-28
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1991-05-28
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus secures and aligns distinct elements in two orthogonal planes. Each of said elements contains a key slot designed to accept a locating means when the desired surfaces of the elements are engaged with each other. The locating means is a key member that fits loosely in the slots wherein one wall of the key member forms a plane that obliquely passes through the plane of the desired surfaces and another wall of the key member engages the edge of the slot of one of the elements in a manner causing lateral movement of the elements with respect to each other when the key member is adjusted to move in a direction perpendicular to said lateral movement.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Owens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:43
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C29/00; F16C29/10; B; B23; B23Q; B23Q1/00; B23Q1/0063; F16B; F16B2/00; F16B2/02; F16B2/14; F16B3/00; F16C2322/00; F16C2322/39; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/16; Y10T403/1616
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
An apparatus for rigidly and permanent securing and aligning distinct elements in two orthogonal planes wherein there is located in the bottom surface of one of said elements a first key slot and in the top surface of the other of said elements a second key slot designed to accept a locating means when the bottom and top surfaces of the respective elements are engaged, said locating means comprising: a. a key member fitting loosely in said first and second slots: i. one wall of said key member defining a plane that passes obliquely through the plane of the top surface of said other element; ii. another wall of said key member opposite said one wall adapted to engage an edge of said first slot; and b. means for adjusting said locating means in a manner causing two orthogonal directions of movement for generating a force against the edge of said second slot and causing movement to said one element with respect to said other element.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
166 words
An apparatus for rigidly and permanent securing and aligning distinct elements in two orthogonal planes wherein there is located in the bottom surface of one of said elements a first key slot and in the top surface of the other of said elements a second key slot designed to accept a locating means when the bottom and top surfaces of the respective elements are engaged, said locating means comprising: a. a key member fitting loosely in said first and second slots: i. one wall of said key member defining a plane that passes obliquely through the plane of the top surface of said other element; ii. another wall of said key member opposite said one wall adapted to engage an edge of said first slot; and b. means for adjusting said locating means in a manner causing two orthogonal directions of movement for generating a force against the edge of said second slot and causing movement to said one element with respect to said other element.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
166 words
An apparatus for permanently aligning and rigidly securing a machine tool way to support structure wherein there is a first key slot in the bottom surface of said way, and a corresponding key slot in the top surface of said support structure, said slots being suitable for accepting a locating means when said way is engaged with said support structure, said locating means comprising: a. a key member designed to fit loosely in said slots: i. one wall of said key member defining a plane that passes obliquely through a first plane, said first plane corresponding to the top surface of said support structure; ii. another wall of said key member opposite said one wall adapted to engage an edge of said first slot; and b. means for adjusting said locating means in a manner causing movement of the way with respect to the surface structure in said first plane when said locating means is adjusted to move in a direction perpendicular to said first plane.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
166 words
An apparatus for permanently aligning and rigidly securing a machine tool way to support structure wherein there is a first key slot in the bottom surface of said way, and a corresponding key slot in the top surface of said support structure, said slots being suitable for accepting a locating means when said way is engaged with said support structure, said locating means comprising: a. a key member designed to fit loosely in said slots: i. one wall of said key member defining a plane that passes obliquely through a first plane, said first plane corresponding to the top surface of said support structure; ii. another wall of said key member opposite said one wall adapted to engage an edge of said first slot; and b. means for adjusting said locating means in a manner causing movement of the way with respect to the surface structure in said first plane when said locating means is adjusted to move in a direction perpendicular to said first plane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said locating means further comprises a rigid member wherein: a. a first section through said member, parallel to the top surface of said support structure, forms substantially a rectangle; and b. a second section of said member, perpendicular to said first section, forms a trapezoid having one edge thereof forming an oblique angle with the top surface of said support structure and being substantially parallel to one wall of said second slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said means for adjusting the locating means further comprises: a. a bolt with a head and threaded body; b. a passage through said support structure which is larger than said body but smaller than said head; and c. a tapped hole in the locating means suited to accept the threaded body of said bolt for permitting adjustment of the locating means by rotation of said bolt.
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) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |