US3733706A
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Machine aligning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-15
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1990-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A machine aligning device for aligning a driving and a driven shaft, having means for mounting a block on a driving shaft, and adjustably anchoring said block in place, and a transverse shaft extending from said block on which a gauge is mounted.
Inventors
- 👤 A Blohm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:28
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/24; G01B5/25; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
233 words
In an alignment device for aligning rotating shafts of cooperating machines, a block having a seat formed at one end and a passageway extending therethrough and terminating adjacent the surface of a shaft to be aligned, a partially threaded shaft mounted in said passageway, one end of said last mentioned shaft being externally threaded, a link chain having one end pivotally mounted on one end of said last mentioned shaft and adapted to be drawn into said passageway and means on said block for receiving another link of said chain to lock the chain in position around a shaft to be aligned, and a gauge holding means adjustably mounted on said block and extending laterally from said block, and said means on said block for receiving another link of said chain consists of a pivotally mounted hook adapted to receive a selected link of said chain, the loose end of the chain being secured by a spring loaded loose end holding means having a Ushaped member at one end and a laterally extended handle at one end of said U-shaped member, and the other end of said member formed into a hook, said hook being adapted to engage a link of said chain, and the other end of said loose end holding means having a substantially S-shaped engaging means that snaps on the end link of the chain at the extended end thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
233 words
In an alignment device for aligning rotating shafts of cooperating machines, a block having a seat formed at one end and a passageway extending therethrough and terminating adjacent the surface of a shaft to be aligned, a partially threaded shaft mounted in said passageway, one end of said last mentioned shaft being externally threaded, a link chain having one end pivotally mounted on one end of said last mentioned shaft and adapted to be drawn into said passageway and means on said block for receiving another link of said chain to lock the chain in position around a shaft to be aligned, and a gauge holding means adjustably mounted on said block and extending laterally from said block, and said means on said block for receiving another link of said chain consists of a pivotally mounted hook adapted to receive a selected link of said chain, the loose end of the chain being secured by a spring loaded loose end holding means having a Ushaped member at one end and a laterally extended handle at one end of said U-shaped member, and the other end of said member formed into a hook, said hook being adapted to engage a link of said chain, and the other end of said loose end holding means having a substantially S-shaped engaging means that snaps on the end link of the chain at the extended end thereof.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |