Shaft alignment calculator

Claim 1

A calculator for calculating distances that two machines coupled to each other must be moved so that shafts coupled between the machines will be in proper alignment comprising: a. a keyboard having at least numerical keys for inputting measurement data, b. a display connected to the keyboard for displaying numbers typed on the keyboard and numbers calculated therefrom, c. a face plate to which the keyboard and display are attached having thereon at least one illustration of two machines having interconnected shafts with gauges mounted thereon, d. a memory unit storing a program and capable of storing the input measurement data, e. first indicator means attached to the face plate near the illustration to indicate places to be measured in a sequence compatible with the program, f. a processing unit connected to the keyboard, memory and display for receiving data entered on the keyboard, calculating the distances that the two machines must be moved according to the program contained in the memory, and transmitting a result to the display, g. second indicator means attached to the face plate near the illustration to indicate at least one point where at least one of the machines must be moved, and h. a decoding unit connected to the processing unit, display, first and second indicator means, and memory for receiving signals from the processing unit and for actuating the first and second indicator means and the memory.