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Tool for adjustably repositioning a camber/caster adjusting bar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-27
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Granted: 1974-08-20
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Expires: 1993-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A hand tool for adjustably repositioning a camber/caster adjusting bar for the steering section of selected automobiles, including an elongated drive shaft characterized by an array of flats for receiving a wrench through which torque is applied to the shaft, a protuberance extended axially from the shaft to be received within a support opening provided adjacent to a camber/caster adjusting bar, an eccentric cam rigidly affixed to the drive shaft and circumscribed by a ring follower having a radially extended hook for receiving therein an adjusting bar. Rotation of the drive shaft imparts lateral motion to the follower, whereupon the hook responsively repositions the camber/caster adjusting bar.
Inventors
- 👤 H Sprague
- 👤 J Sprague
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:46
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G7/00; B60G7/02; B25; B25B; B25B27/00; B25B27/0035; B60G2200/00; B60G2200/10; B60G2200/14; B60G2200/144; B60G2200/40; B60G2200/46; B60G2200/464; B60G2204/00; B60G2204/10; B60G2204/14; B60G2204/143; B60G2206/00; B60G2206/01; B60G2206/90; B60G2206/93
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A tool for adjustably repositioning an adjacent, movable member comprising: A. a drive shaft; B. a bearing means for supporting said drive shaft for angular motion about a longitudinal axis of symmetry; C. an eccentric cam rigidly mounted on said drive shaft; D. a ring follower circumscribing said cam and disposed in confining engagement therewith; and E. coupling means integral with said follower for coupling the follower with a selected movable member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A tool for adjustably repositioning an adjacent, movable member comprising: A. a drive shaft; B. a bearing means for supporting said drive shaft for angular motion about a longitudinal axis of symmetry; C. an eccentric cam rigidly mounted on said drive shaft; D. a ring follower circumscribing said cam and disposed in confining engagement therewith; and E. coupling means integral with said follower for coupling the follower with a selected movable member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein said bearing means includes an axially extended protuberance integral with said shaft adapted to be received within a supporting opening located in close proximity with said movable member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The tool of claim 2 wherein said coupling means includes a rigid hook welded to said ring follower, extended radially therefrom, and configured to receive a camber/caster adjusting bar within a steering system of a selected automobile.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The tool of claim 3 further comprising means for imparting angular motion to said shaft including an array of flats circumscribing said drive shaft for receiving a torque-applying wrench.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
161 words
A tool for adjustably repositioning a camber/caster adjusting bar for the steering sections of selected automobiles comprising: A. an elongated drive shaft characterized by an array of flats disposed at one end thereof and adapted to receive a wrench through which torque is applied to the shaft, and a protuberance extended axially from the opposite end of the shaft and adapted to be received within a support opening provided in the frame of a selected automobile in juxtaposition with a camber/caster adjusting bar; B. a disk cam eccentrically related to said drive shaft and rigidly affixed thereto; C. a ring follower circumscribing said cam and disposed in sliding engagement therewith; and D. means including a rigid hook integral with said follower and radially extended therefrom adapted to receive in locking engagment the camber/caster adjusting bar whereby the adjusting bar is caused to move in to-and-fro directions as rotary motion is imparted to the drive shaft in response to torque applied thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
161 words
A tool for adjustably repositioning a camber/caster adjusting bar for the steering sections of selected automobiles comprising: A. an elongated drive shaft characterized by an array of flats disposed at one end thereof and adapted to receive a wrench through which torque is applied to the shaft, and a protuberance extended axially from the opposite end of the shaft and adapted to be received within a support opening provided in the frame of a selected automobile in juxtaposition with a camber/caster adjusting bar; B. a disk cam eccentrically related to said drive shaft and rigidly affixed thereto; C. a ring follower circumscribing said cam and disposed in sliding engagement therewith; and D. means including a rigid hook integral with said follower and radially extended therefrom adapted to receive in locking engagment the camber/caster adjusting bar whereby the adjusting bar is caused to move in to-and-fro directions as rotary motion is imparted to the drive shaft in response to torque applied thereto.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-08-19 | 1978-02-18 | 1978-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-19 | 1982-02-18 | 1982-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-19 | 1986-02-18 | 1986-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |