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Hinge pin removal apparatus
Assignee: Steck Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1983-12-06
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Granted: 1984-08-14
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Expires: 2003-12-06
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for removing an automobile hinge pin by disabling a spring clip and thereafter driving the hinge pin outwardly of the automobile hinge assembly while supporting the hinge assembly against bending forces that would otherwise flex the hinge assembly as the hinge pin is driven outwardly.
Inventors
- 👤 George L. Steck
- 👤 Raymond E. Steck
- 👤 Laurence D. Steck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:47
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B27/00; B25B27/02; B25B27/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/53896
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A tool for removing an automobile hinge pin of the type comprising a cylindrical shaft having a nose at one end thereof and an enlarged head at the opposite end thereof comprising, in combination, an elongated lever having a first cleft at one end thereof sized as to width to receive the shaft of said hinge pin, a pry bar having respective head and foot portions, adjustable means anchoring said foot portion in pivotal relation to said lever, said head portion having cup means for receiving said nose.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A tool for removing an automobile hinge pin of the type comprising a cylindrical shaft having a nose at one end thereof and an enlarged head at the opposite end thereof comprising, in combination, an elongated lever having a first cleft at one end thereof sized as to width to receive the shaft of said hinge pin, a pry bar having respective head and foot portions, adjustable means anchoring said foot portion in pivotal relation to said lever, said head portion having cup means for receiving said nose.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein said head portion has plural cup means therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein said pry bar is a generally Z-shaped and substantially rigid member including an elongated trunk, said head portion projecting outwardly from one end portion of said trunk and said foot portion projecting oppositely outwardly from the other end portion of said trunk.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
The tool of claim 3 wherein said lever has a bore therethrough, said adjustable means comprising a threaded bolt having an enlarged head, said threaded bolt passing through said bore and threadedly engaged in said foot portion, said lever disposed between said foot portion and the enlarged head of said bolt, and said bore oversized relative to the threads of said bolt to allow pivotal movement of said lever relative to said bolt.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein said lever has a Z-bend at the end thereof opposite the end having said first cleft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tool of claim 5 wherein said Z-bend terminates with a second cleft sized to receive said shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The tool of claim 6 wherein said Z-bend comprises a wall portion standing upwardly from said elongated lever and a trailing wall receiving said second cleft, and including fulcrum means threadedly engaged to said trailing wall.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
115 words
A tool for moving relative to a hinge part an automobile hinge pin of the type comprising a cylindrical shaft having a nose at one end thereof and an enlarged head at the opposite end thereof comprising, in combination, an elongated lever having means at one end thereof for engaging a surface of said hinge part, a pry bar having respective head and foot portions, adjustable means anchoring said foot portion in pivotal relation to said lever, and said head portion having cup means for receiving said nose so that a movement of said lever about said one end thereof will cause said head portion to push said hinge pin relative to said hinge part.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
115 words
A tool for moving relative to a hinge part an automobile hinge pin of the type comprising a cylindrical shaft having a nose at one end thereof and an enlarged head at the opposite end thereof comprising, in combination, an elongated lever having means at one end thereof for engaging a surface of said hinge part, a pry bar having respective head and foot portions, adjustable means anchoring said foot portion in pivotal relation to said lever, and said head portion having cup means for receiving said nose so that a movement of said lever about said one end thereof will cause said head portion to push said hinge pin relative to said hinge part.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The tool of claim 8 wherein said tool has cleft means at the opposite end thereof for further moving said hinge pin relative to said hinge part.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The tool of claim 9 wherein said means for pushing said hinge pin relative to said hinge part includes a second cleft means at said one end of said lever for receiving said shaft.
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