Abstract: A pull clamp is provided for attaching to sheet metal flanges for transmission of pulling forces to the sheet metal, particularly in collision repair operations. The clamp comprises a pair of opposed clamping jaws adapted to be tightened against each other by bolts and have at one end opposite clamping surfaces for engagement with the sheet metal flange, the jaws furthermore enclosing a connecting member for coupling to a pulling means, said member including a conical wedge element for exerting a spreading-apart action of the inner surfaces of the jaws and hence through the bolts increase the clamping force between the clamping surfaces of the jaws in proportion to the pull of the pulling means.

Abstract: A heavy duty truck liner for working on a truck, or large trailer, where a plurality of pulling and pushing operations are required to straighten a frame, etc. A plurality of tracks in the form of a rectangle surrounding the normal position of the truck and body, is prepared and set into the concrete floor of the work room. A large inverted U-frame is set on rollers which are adapted to travel longitudinally along the long sides of the track. The frame is large enough to completely encircle the truck and body can be moved readily along the track so as to be opposite any point on the side walls of the body where pulling or pushing operations are required. A folding platform is attached in a slidable manner to the sidewalls of the frame so as to position the platform at any level on either side of the body. Hydraulic locking means are provided to lock the frame in any selected position so as to withstand any pulling and pushing forces required.

Abstract: A new and improved pulling hook apparatus for straightening and bending automobile frames and bodies wherein the hook is formed having a longitudinal handle portion with a hook pulling portion at one end and an eye connecting portion at the other end and including a pulling plate member having a greater size than the hook pulling portion for removably mounting on the hook pulling portion to increase the work engaging surface of the hook to apply the force over a larger surface area of a work piece.

Abstract: The invention provides a tool particularly adapted for working metal. The tool comprises an electromagnetic coil, a pole adapted to be magnetized by the coil, and a work surface pivotable with respect to the pole and operative in use to apply bending force to a work piece held to the pole by magnetic force.Keepers may be provided to be attracted to the pole to hold the work piece. A keeper may be fitted with a cutting blade or punch.The work surface may be part of a body which, when moved from a rest position, causes the coil to be energized and which is urged by magnetic force back to that rest position to de-energize the coil.The body is preferably connected to the pole by a hinge which does not project above a plane so as in no way to hinder metal bending.A tool may magnetically clamp itself to a bench.The tool may have an electrical circuit capable of producing DC for magnetic holding or AC so that the tool may be used as a demagnetizer.

Abstract: An anchoring device for use in straightening automobile bodies of unitized construction includes a hook comprising an elongated steel bar having a long, generally straight portion bent at one end to form a C-shaped portion for being releasably hooked around a means of attaching the leaf spring of the automobile suspension system to the automobile body. A chain is releasably attached to the straight portion of the hook, and in one method of using the hook the free end of the chain is affixed to the ground to anchor the rear of the automobile against a pulling force applied to the front of the automobile.

Abstract: A chisel clamp used to provide a pulling point or anchor point when straightening automobile bodies comprises a pair of jaws each having a blade edge at one end and a serrated surface extending inboard the blade edge. The jaws are clamped to a structural member, such as the sheet metal floor of the automobile trunk space, by (1) hammering the blade edges of the jaws into the automobile body to sandwich the trunk floor between the serrated surfaces of the jaws; (2) aligning portions of the jaws which remain outside the automobile body to provide a corresponding alignment of threaded holes in the serrated portions of the jaws which are not mutually visible to the repairman because of their location on opposite sides of the trunk floor, and (3) tightening threaded fasteners engaged with the threaded holes to clamp the serrated surfaces of the jaws against the trunk floor.

Abstract: The means of this invention comprises a rectangular cage means including spaced apart frame members adapted to receive the cycle frame therein. A plurality of length adjustable support members are secured to the frame members for supporting and positioning the cycle frame relative to the cage means. A hydraulic ram is selectively adjustably secured to the frame members as required and includes a rod portion adapted to engage the cycle frame to deflect or bend the same upon actuation of the ram means. A device is also disclosed for straightening the frame head portion of the cycle frame and for determining if the frame head has been properly vertically aligned and to determine if the frame has the proper rake angle. The method of straightening the cycle frame is also disclosed.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle body and frame straightening apparatus including an endless track member of generally rectangular shape and having arcuate corners, the track member being of substantially round cross section and having at least one portion of reduced thickness so as to be engageable by both a force applying unit and anchoring unit at the portion of reduced thickness, each of the units being slidably positionable to any point of the track member to provide great flexibility in the locations at which the force applying unit and the anchoring unit may be attached to a vehicle.

Abstract: An improvement to a conventional slap-hammer which allows the hammer to be rotated by a pneumatic wrench or like device. A universal joint is attached to the top of the slap hammer to enable the latter to be rotated by the output shaft of a pneumatic wrench. The housing of the wrench is held by a closable harness that encircles the housing when closed and thereby prevents the output shaft from becoming disengaged from the universal joint.

Abstract: A metal deforming apparatus to be used for purposes such as automobile repairs. A frame of the apparatus carries a vertically movable support structure which in turn carries a gripping structure for gripping a part such as a vehicle body which is situated over the vertically movable support structure, a suitable structure being provided for vertically moving the vertically movable support structure with respect to the frame. A horizontal telescopic beam assembly is carried by the frame and is capable of having its length changed by a beam moving structure. A clamp is provided for clamping a part which is to be deformed or for clamping a tool which is to act on such a part. A positioning structure carries the clamp and is connected with the beam assembly for adjusting the position of the clamp.

Abstract: A vehicle axle straightening system for straightening a bent and twisted vehicle axle includes members engaging the axle to hold certain portions while forces are applied to the axle at portions spaced therefrom to bend and twist the axle to return same to its original orientation, the system particularly includes a pair of axle engaging assemblies each extending between and having opposite end portions thereof attached to respective anchors mounted in a floor and each assembly having a top member engageable with an upper surface of the vehicle axle thereby resisting upward movement of the respective engaged portion of the vehicle axle in response to an upwardly directed force by a force applying device extending between the floor and a selected portion of the vehicle axle and spaced from the axle engaging assemblies.

Abstract: A cable bender includes two bending members rotatably joined together about a common pivot axis, one of the bending members having a hydraulic cylinder associated therewith such that force may be applied causing the piston shaft of the cylinder to extend and cooperate with a tie arm extending between the bending members to drive one of the bending members in a curved path about the pivot axis.

Abstract: A method for the repair of damaged vehicle body structure by mounting the vehicle upon frame apparatus of the type adapted for applying forces to selected portions of the damaged vehicle body to restore the vehicle body and/or frame to its original configuration and for concurrently making measurements relative to selected datum points. A plurality of parallel, generally horizontal spaced rigid supporting beams are secured to the underside of the vehicle body, transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The vehicle is raised with the transverse beams secured thereto a sufficient distance to permit the insertion underneath said transverse beams of a rigid substantially rectangular frame whose width is less than the length of the transverse beams and whose length exceeds that of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A straightener for bent and kinking wire rope, including log chokers and like cables, has a base member divided into a pair of mounting surfaces disposed at an acute angle with respect to one another. On one of the mounting surfaces of the base member is arranged two laterally spaced, longitudinally extending cable support members provided with opposed recesses for receiving a length of cable, with the bent portion of the cable being placed between the support members. A lever actuated by a power assembly mounted on the other of the mounting surfaces of the base member swings between the support members to straighten the bent portion of the cable, and the like.

Abstract: A variable impact jarring tool comprising a handled shaft with a massive impact sleeve slideable thereon. A self-tapping screw on the end of the shaft is driven to grip the workpiece and a first collar adjacent the handle serves as an anvil against which the sleeve impacts. A second collar may be fixed on the shaft in either of two positions, one adjacent the end for a full impact stroke and the other midway thereof for a limited stroke, but providing more clearance at the end for placement of the screw in close places.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the repair of damaged vehicle body structure of the type in which the apparatus is secured to the vehicle body or frame and supports force-applying apparatus and measuring apparatus to permit concurrently the repair of damaged parts and the making of measurements relative to selected datum points. The apparatus comprises a pair of beam members each of which movably supports thereon a pair of clamping means for clamping to the underside of the vehicle body so as to permit these two beam members to be clamped in horizontal parallel spaced relationship to each other transversely to the vehicle's longitudinal axis. A means such as a pair of supporting wheels affixed to each of the transverse beams holds the beams and the attached vehicle in an elevated position to permit the insertion under the transverse beams of a rigid rectangular frame whose length at least equals that of the vehicle body and whose width is less than the length of each transverse beam.

Abstract: A fin comb for combing, straightening and cleaning fins of heat exchangers, such as fin-type condensers and evaporators used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The fin comb comprises a handle and a plurality of fin combing heads which are interchangeably mounted on the handle. The fin combing heads are provided with fin-shaped teeth of different thickness and spacing for engaging heat exchanger fins of different thickness and spacing. The fin combing heads are also reversible on the handle to adapt the fin comb to both pulling and pushing strokes relative to the heat exchanger fins. The fin combing heads are color coded for easy selection of the right size for the various heat exchanger fin assemblies which are normally encountered by refrigeration and air conditioning servicemen.

Abstract: An apparatus for bending components into exact desired shapes, particularly for straightening bent bolts, crank shafts and the like metal components or work pieces, has an upright frame carrying replaceable fixtures sized and shaped for securing one end of a work piece and tiltably suspending an elongated socket member for receiving the other end of the work piece. An upright straightening arm or lever is fulcrumed on the frame through a ball and socket joint and linked to the socket member for tilting the member in a direction controlled by the lever to thereby bend the work piece back into the desired alignment. A high mechanical advantage ratio is obtained through a long lever arm on one side of the fulcrum, a short lever arm on the opposite side of the fulcrum and the length of the suspended socket member propelled at one end by the short lever arm and receiving the work piece at the opposite end.

Abstract: A device for use in removing an individual cutting tooth from the reciprocating drive bar of a sickle mower. A substantially U-shaped guide is positioned on the two adjacent guard members of the sickle mower that are located on either side of the individual cutting tooth that is to be removed. A handle is pivotally attached to the guide. A hook member is pivotally attached to the handle at a location above the location where the handle is pivotally attached to the guide. The hook member is positioned so as to grasp a portion of the individual cutting tooth that is to be removed. A strut member is pivotally attached to the handle at a location below the location where the handle is pivotally attached to the guide. The strut member is positioned so as to engage a portion of the reciprocating drive bar adjacent the individual cutting tooth that is to be removed.

Abstract: An integrated structure is disclosed for completely enveloping vehicles having a damaged and/or misaligned chassis or frame, which structure serves en masse as an anchor point for hydraulic jacks and other tools used in straightening the chassis or frame.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to horizontal frames for supporting damaged motor vehicles and allowing various pulling operations to be performed thereon. These pulling operations are performed by anchoring of the vehicles to the frame and force applied to the damaged sections of said vehicles through a pulling means supported by a generally L-shaped device which cooperates with said frame thereby restoring said damaged vehicle to its original configuration.

Abstract: A body sill clamp having first and second plates connectible to a pulling device and embraced and selectively drawn together by jaws adjustably connected to one another as by a bolt and nut. Teeth provided with square points are replaceably arranged on the plates so as to be retained by the jaws, with the teeth of one of the plates being offset from the teeth of the other of the plates such that the teeth can penetrate more of the metal being held, and can resist becoming clogged or stopped up.

Abstract: A pulling apparatus having a stand which supports a chain connected between a floor anchor and a piece of sheet metal, and the like, to be straightened. A power head is arranged engaging the chain for tightening same. The power head may be disposed along an open run of the chain, or alternatively may be mounted on the stand in place of a pulley which normally guides the chain over the stand. A plurality of hangers are provided at different heights on the frame for receiving the pulley or power head.

Abstract: Portable apparatus for use in spreading or otherwise shifting parts of a wrecked vehicle to permit removal of occupants in such vehicle, including a U-shaped support member having a longitudinally extending base and two arm members extending perpendicularly therefrom, such arm member having chains and chain hoists attached thereto whereby the chains can be attached to selected parts of the vehicle and such selected parts can be spread or pulled away from one another by operating the chain hoists. The U-shaped support member is composed of a plurality of small components which are readily portable and which can be quickly assembled in rigid relation to one another at a rescue site. The U-shaped support may include stabilizer members extending outwardly therefrom to stabilize the U-shaped support in an upright position for some rescue operations.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for repairing indentions in a rigid skin, the apparatus comprising frame means supportingly holding backup means positioned to rest on a portion of the skin in close proximity to the indention, chuck means slidingly supported by the frame means to grippingly hold and movably position a dent engaging member contacting the indented portion of the skin. Retract means move the chuck means in a direction to pull the dented skin towards the backup means. In the preferred embodiment, the backup means comprise an apertured base plate contoured to matingly match the contour of the rigid skin in close proximity to the indention, a portion of the dentengaging member clearingly extending through the aperture.

Abstract: A golf club bending machine for adjusting the club head with reference to the shaft, to vary the position of the head to change the loft and lie angles of the club face in accordance with the user's swing. The device is provided with a clamp to hold the club in position while bending the neck of the club to a predetermined angle, and having a hydraulic power bending unit designed to bend the neck of the club in one position to adjust the lie, and movable into another position to bend the neck of the club to adjust the loft to a predetermined angle.

Abstract: Apparatus for processing a terminal carrier strip comprising terminals attached sidewise to form the carrier strip, includes terminal carrier strip feed means for feeding the carrier strip in a carrier strip feed direction, and turning means cooperating with the terminal carrier strip feed means to turn a leading terminal through an angle relative to the carrier strip feed direction, to aid in attaching flag terminals to lengths of wire.

Abstract: A cable-bending tool comprising a removable, cylindrical mandrel with a gved circumference, an adjustable clamp positioned adjacent to the grooved circumference of the mandrel and forming therewith a cable-holding vice, a compass with suitable angle markings thereon installed below the mandrel and positioned so that when a cable is bent around mandrel circumference, the bend-angle may be determined from the angle markings, and a suitable pedestal mount for mounting the foregoing assembly thereon.

Abstract: The invention contemplates portable apparatus for use in hot-bending of tubular pipe, comprising a rigid triangular frame of connected legs wherein a forming-die platform is located near one corner of the frame, along with a back-up shoe support at the corner, so that pipe-support and bending may commence from said one corner, progressing in the direction of one of the adjacent sides of the frame. The bending forces are provided by a winch mounted on the same platform and utilizing block and tackle that has anchoring reference to one or both of the remaining corners of the frame. In a preferred embodiment, the frame legs which define the platform corner are truncated into halves, whereby the platform and its adjacent leg halves comprise one of two removably securable subassemblies.

Abstract: Apparatus for setting blind fasteners, which comprises means for engaging and setting one side of a fastener and driving it in a rectilinear path, means mounted in said rectilinear path for engaging and setting the other side of the fastener and means mounted adjacent the last named means for biasing material on the fastener together prior to the setting of the other side of the fastener.