Alignment system

Claim 2

An alignment apparatus system comprising in combination: an alignment fixture comprising a modular radial arm adapted to seat on a first shaft to be aligned, said radial arm being extendable by modular units, an arm extending laterally from said radial arm and axially in regard to said first shaft to be aligned, a metal strap associated with said radial arm for attaching said radial arm to said first shaft and means located along said metal strap to fasten and adjust said metal strap, a holder connected to said laterally extending arm distal to said radial arm and having a channel therein, and a block for positioning a dial indicator, said block being adjustably mounted in said channel, said dial indicator having a plunger actuated hand for making readings, and an adjustable fixture post comprising a first block adapted to seat on a second shaft to be aligned and extend radially therefrom; a pair of metal straps attached to said first block for attaching said first block to said second shaft and means located along said metal straps to fasten and adjust said straps, a pair of substantially parallel members mounted to said block and extending radially therefrom, a second block repositionably mounted between said substantially parallel members for repositioning said second block at various distances from said first block, said second block providing a contact surface for said plunger of the dial indicator.

Claim 3

An alignment apparatus system comprising in combination: an alignment fixture comprising a modular radial arm adapted to seat on a first shaft to be aligned, said radial arm being extendable by modular units, an arm extending laterally from said radial arm and axially in regard to said first shaft to be aligned, a metal strap associated with said radial arm for attaching said radial arm to said first shaft and means located along said metal strap to fasten and adjust said metal strap, a holder connected to said laterally extending arm, distal to said radial arm and having a channel therein, and a block for positioning a dial indicator, said block being adjustably mounted in said channel, said dial indicator having a plunger actuated hand for making readings, and a sag remover comprising, a base, a fulcrum, an arm pivotally mounted through said fulcrum, means for attaching one end of said arm to the laterally extending arm of said alignment fixture and weighting means slidably mounted on said arm past said fulcrum on the end of the rod opposite to said means for attaching to said laterally extending arm.

Claim 4

An alignment apparatus system comprising in combination: an alignment fixture comprising a modular radial arm adapted to seat on a first shaft to be aligned, said radial arm being extendable by modular units, an arm extending laterally from said radial arm and axially in regard to said first shaft to be aligned, a metal strap associated with said radial arm for attaching said radial arm to said first shaft and means located along said metal strap to fasten and adjust said metal strap, a holder connected to said laterally extending arm, distal to said radial arm and having a channel therein, and a block for positioning a dial indicator, said block being adjustably mounted in said channel, said dial indicator having a plunger actuated hand for making readings, and a sag remover comprising, a base, a fulcrum, an arm pivotally mounted through said fulcrum, means for attaching one end of said arm to the laterally extending arm of said alignment fixture and weighting means slidably mounted on said arm past said fulcrum on the end of the rod opposite to said means for attaching to said laterally extending arm.

Claim 5

An alignment apparatus system comprising in combination: an alignment fixture comprising a modular radial arm adapted to seat on a first shaft to be aligned, said radial arm being extendable by modular units, an arm extending laterally from said radial arm and axially in regard to said first shaft to be aligned, a metal strap associated with said radial arm for attaching said radial arm to said first shaft and means located along said metal strap to fasten and adjust said metal strap, a holder connected to said laterally extending arm distal to said radial arm and having a channel therein, and a block for positioning a dial indicator, said block being adjustably mounted in said channel, said dial indicator having a plunger actuated hand for making readings, an adjustable fixture post comprising a first block adapted to seat on a second shaft to be aligned and extend radially therefrom; a pair of metal straps attached to said first block for attaching said first block to said second shaft and means located along said metal straps to fasten and adjust said straps, a pair of substantially parallel members mounted to said block and extending radially therefrom, a second block repositionably mounted between said substantially parallel members for repositioning said second block at various distances from said first block, said second block providing a contact surface for said plunger of the dial indicator, and a sag remover comprising, a base, a fulcrum, an arm pivotally mounted through said fulcrum, means for attaching one end of said arm to the laterally extending arm of said alignment fixture and weighting means slidably mounted on said arm past said fulcrum on the end of the rod opposite to said means for attaching to said laterally extending arm.

Claim 6

An alignment apparatus system comprising in combination: an alignment fixture comprising a modular radial arm adapted to seat on a first shaft to be aligned, said radial arm being extendable by modular units, an arm extending laterally from said radial arm and axially in regard to said first shaft to be aligned, a metal strap associated with said radial arm for attaching said radial arm to said first shaft and means located along said metal strap to fasten and adjust said metal strap, a holder connected to said laterally extending arm distal to said radial arm and having a channel therein, and a block for positioning a dial indicator, said block being adjustably mounted in said channel, said dial indicator having a plunger actuated hand for making readings, an adjustable fixture post comprising a first block adapted to seat on a second shaft to be aligned and extend radially therefrom; a pair of metal straps attached to said first block for attaching said first block to said second shaft and means located along said metal straps to fasten and adjust said straps, a pair of substantially parallel members mounted to said block and extending radially therefrom, a second block repositionably mounted between said substantially parallel members for repositioning said second block at various distances from said first block, said second block providing a contact surface for said plunger of the dial indicator, and a sag remover comprising, a base, a fulcrum, an arm pivotally mounted through said fulcrum, means for attaching one end of said arm to the laterally extending arm of said alignment fixture and weighting means slidably mounted on said arm past said fulcrum on the end of the rod opposite to said means for attaching to said laterally extending arm.

Claim 7

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said radial arm of said alignment fixture comprises a first angular member wherein the legs of the member straddle and contact the shaft.

Claim 8

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 4 wherein said radial arm of said alignment fixture is extendable by stacked angular members.

Claim 9

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 5 wherein said angular members are attached together.

Claim 10

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said radial arm of said alignment fixture is extendable by blocks joined to said first angular member.

Claim 11

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said laterally extending arm of said alignment fixture comprises joined sections.

Claim 12

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein said holder is extendably mounted to said laterally extending arm of said alignment fixture by a rod movably mounted in a bore in said arm.

Claim 13

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 3, wherein said first block of said adjustable fixture post has an angular configuration wherein said legs of the angle straddle and contact the shaft.

Claim 14

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 10 wherein said adjustable fixture post has sight levels incorporated therein.

Claim 15

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 2 or 3 wherein said base of said sag remover comprises a rod.

Claim 16

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 12 wherein said rod of said sag remover is handle for holding the sag remover manually.

Claim 17

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 3 wherein said base of said sag remover comprises a footing for resting against a shaft, said footing having means for receiving a metal strap therethrough for attaching said sag remover to said shaft.

Claim 18

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 2 or 3 wherein said means for attaching said sag remover to the laterally extending arm of an alignment fixture comprises a rigid link.

Claim 19

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 2 or 3 wherein said means for said sag remover attaching to the laterally extending arm of an alignment fixture comprises a flexible member.

Claim 20

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 16 wherein said flexible member of said sag remover is a thread.

Claim 21

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 1 wherein said first block of said adjustable fixture post has an angular configuration wherein said legs of the angle straddle and contact the shaft.

Claim 22

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 18 wherein said adjustable fixture post has sight levels incorporated therein.

Claim 23

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 1 wherein said radial arm of said alignment fixture comprises a first angle number wherein the legs of the member straddle and contact the shaft.

Claim 24

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 20 wherein said radial arm of said alignment fixture is extendable by stacked angular members.

Claim 25

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 21 wherein said angular members are attached together.

Claim 26

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 1 wherein said radial arm of said alignment fixture is extendable by blocks joined to said first angular member.

Claim 27

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 1 wherein said laterally extending arm of said alignment fixture comprises joined sections.

Claim 28

The alignment apparatus system according to claim 1 wherein said holder is extendably mounted to said laterally extending arm of said alignment fixture by a rod movably mounted in a bore in said arm.

Claim 29

The alignment apparatus system according to either claims 22 wherein said sag remover has means for attaching to a shaft or element associated with a shaft comprising a metal strap passing through a portion of said sag remover and means located along said metal strap for fastening and adjusting said strap.