Abstract: An engine stand for transporting and storing an engine is universally adjustable to adapt it for use with a wide variety of engines of different sizes and configurations. The engine stand includes a base portion, a pair of upwardly extending front legs on the base portion, a pair of upwardly extending rear legs on the base portion, a pair of adjustable front mounting assemblies on the front legs and a pair of adjustable rear mounting assemblies on the rear legs. The front mounting assemblies are adjustable in vertical longitudinal and transverse directions relative to the base portion and the rear mounting assemblies are adjustable in vertical and transverse directions relative to the base portion to adapt the stand for receiving engines of various different sizes and configurations.

Abstract: A removable and replaceable insert locating pin adapted to locate a workpiece in a tooling fixture for machining thereof. The locating pin includes a central body inserted in a precisely located aperture in the tooling fixture and an upper portion that extends into an aperture in the workpiece. Hardened inserts are selectively positioned in apertures formed in the outer periphery of the upper portion and contact the sidewall of the aperture in the workpiece for positioning the workpiece on the sub-plate in a desired direction or directions. Flexibility of the set up of the tooling for machining of workpiece is enhanced.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding a partly assembled vehicle body (13) includes a main framework structure (3) supported on two pairs of pillars (1), the structure being mounted about a horizontal pivot (5) on the rear pair of pillars for up and down pivotal movement. Mounted on the structure (3) are a pair of outwardly moveable inner frames (9) carrying clamps (11) which are isertable through the upper aperture(s) in the body (e.g. the space subsequently to be filled by the windscreens and/or roof panel), enabling the body to be clamped from inside to give free access to outside workers or robots (21). The frames may also carry dedicated tooling, such as a spot welder.

Abstract: A device for supporting plural wire markers is disclosed. A support card supports members for insertion into a typewriter or computer printer. The support card includes a frictional engagement means for engaging the platen of the typewriter or computer printer to frictionally support the card therein.

Abstract: Apparatus for automatically transferring successive fresh bobbins from a magazine wherein the bobbins are stacked in horizontal planes to one of two reciprocable horizontal spindles which are carried by a pivotable holder has annular tongs with claws which are movable into engagement with the periphery of the topmost bobbin in the magazine, and a crank drive which changes the orientation of tongs during transport between the magazine and an unoccupied spindle so that a fresh bobbin which is engaged by the claws in the magazine is moved from its horizontal plane into a vertical plane and its core can receive the unoccupied spindle.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for engaging a printed circuit board (12) positioned in rough alignment therewith comprises a housing (14) having a bore (16) which is partially tapered (20). Loosely mounted within the bore is a sleeve (24) having a tapered portion (30) complementary to the tapered portion (20) of the bore. A pin (36) is spring-biased within the sleve and extends therefrom beyond the housing for insertion into a tooling hole (76) in the printed circuit board upon movement of the sleeve into the bore in the housing. While the tapered portion (30) on the sleeve remains spaced from the tapered section (20) of the bore, the pin is capable of limited lateral movement about the axis of the bore which virtually eliminates wedging or sticking thereof in the tooling hole. Once the sleeve is fully inserted into the housing, the tapered portion on the sleeve nests with the tapered section of the bore, rigidly locking the pin in place.

Abstract: A wheeled stand is illustrated for use as an engine mount having a special post mount and utilizing a tray forming a frame to facilitate assembly of the base.

Abstract: A clamp or dog is disclosed which preferably comprises a slotted stepped cylindrical body which is inserted into a hole in a workpiece and then fastened to a base or fixture using a screw which is inserted through the slot. The stepped configuration provides an annular clamping surface which securely clamps the workpiece against the base or fixture. The slotted cylindrical configuration permits adjustment of the workpiece and retaining clamp in any direction, i.e., over 360.degree., relative to the mounting position of the screw in the base or fixture.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for broaching an outer surface of a resin layer of a resin-coated part whose external side surface is coated with the resin layer, wherein a backing plate is used to back the resin-coated part such that the plate is held in contact with an end face of the part at which a movable broach terminates a broaching cut in a direction along the outer surface of the resin layer. The backing plate has an external profile similar to a cutting edge contour of the broach. The backing plate is positioned on a work bed of the broaching apparatus such that its external profile is inwardly spaced from the cutting edge contour of the broach a plane perpendicular to the direction of movement of the broach. The backing plate, which forms a part of a work-holding fixture, serves to protect the resin layer from breakage, chipping or other defects at the end of a broaching pass along the outside of the resin-coated part.

Abstract: Two generally semicylindrical halves are held by an O ring encircling them with generally diametral matching surfaces in engagement. Lugs projecting from the matching surfaces are engageable in sockets in the other matching surfaces to deter sliding of the halves parallel to the matching surfaces. The matching surfaces have transverse ridges and clearance so that pressing tail portions of the halves at one side of the ridges will spread head portions at the opposite side of the ridges into clamping engagement with the aperture of a freewheel core into which such head portions are fitted.

Abstract: A planar workpiece such as a printed circuit board or a ceramic substrate for an integrated circuit is aligned by apparatus including three pivotal cams that initially fit relatively loosely in three apertures in the workpiece. As the cams are rotated, they contact the sides of the apertures and thereby urge the workpiece into a centered and aligned position.

Abstract: A fastener for temporarily holding a SIP in place as it is soldered into a printed circuit board comprises a planar piece of unsolderable material having a body with a slot which is adapted to slip over and hold the SIP; the planar piece of material also has a leg which extends from the body; and the leg has an end section which is parallel to the slot and is adapted to press fit into an unplated anchor hole that goes perpendicular through the board to orient the slot and SIP perpendicular to the board.

Abstract: An embossing tool is employed for embossing a plurality of cable marking rings. The tool comprises upper and lower embossing heads which are movable against each other. The cable marking rings to be embossed are held on two parallel holding pins which are supported movably in a support body by means of elastic bushings. One of the embossing heads is equipped on each one of two opposing sides with a centering fork comprising centering slots in which the holding pins are centered during the embossing process.

Abstract: A fixture useful for orienting a stack of clutch plates of a multiple disc clutch or brake assembly is disclosed. The fixture includes three major components. A base receives a stack of clutch plates. A mandrel interfits with the base and slidably mounts a fixture plate assembly. The fixture plate assembly includes a number of posts which cause the protruding teeth of the reaction plates to become aligned axially when the fixture plate is driven toward the base. Plate retention posts carried by the fixture plate assembly engage the reaction plates so that they can be removed from the base and installed within the associated structure while maintaining alignment.

Abstract: Guide bars are positioned to define the center of a magnetic recording medium by contacting the inner circumference of a circular hole of the magnetic recording medium. Through holes are positioned in a medium grasping portion of a lower hub at equal distances from the center of the lower hub. The guide bars are inserted into the through holes of the lower hub and engaged with the inner circumference of the circular hole of the magnetic recording medium mounted on the lower hub. The end portions of the guide bars are then pushed by an upper hub to which a double-faced adhesive member is secured, thereby moving said guide bars away from the surface of the magnetic recording medium and securing the double-faced adhesive member to the magnetic recording medium and the lower hub.

Abstract: A work holder designed for use by the blind and other handicapped persons includes an elongated top plate for mounting on a table top with the ends thereof extending outwardly beyond the edge of the top; a pair of small bottom plates slidably connected to the ends of the top plate by guide bars and screws, the bottom plates being mounted beneath the table top, the top and bottom plates clamping the work holder to the table top; and a pair of posts on the top plate for supporting a work holding frame such as a weaving or quilting frame. Large knobs are provided on the screws for facilitating gripping of the screws.

Abstract: An article positioning fixture to position a plurality of articles in accurate assocation including an elongate metal base on which a plurality of locator inserts are positioned to receive individual matrix boxes thereon, each box carrying a test article therein and accurately located in relation thereto with common areas of the test articles exposed in accurately positioned relationship to each other, and the fixture also has tapped bushings in the locator inserts for securing the matrix blocks to the locator inserts but which bushings can be replaced readily if worn.

Abstract: An improved sled for fixturing engine blocks includes an inclined mounting surface which can be supported at alternate inclinations for fixturing engine blocks having various V-angles. A preferred embodiment utilizes a two-way frame which is removably mounted on the sled for supporting various V-blocks with the main bearing cap in place. Air float means are also preferably provided for lifting the sled above a supporting surface to facilitate maneuvering the sled. One preferred embodiment includes a novel means of aligning and securing an engine block on the sleds which includes a sling for rotatably engaging and lifting a block.

Abstract: A wheeled stand especially useful as an automotive engine stand is illustrated wherein a post is inclined rearwardly from its point of attachment between outwardly tapering sections which form a longitudinal base portion, said post being tilted rearwardly and supported by upright straps. A wheel locking mechanism is provided wherein a threaded member is vertically disposed and provided with a wing portion, said threaded member being movable in and out of locking engagement with a peripheral portion of the wheel.

Abstract: A seal kit for preventing the loss of transmission fluid when servicing and/or storing an automatic transmission includes first and second plugs and a retaining strap. The first plug seals the aperture which normally receives the transmission's dipstick. The second plug seals the aperture which is formed when the rearward portion of the transmission is disconnected from the vehicle's drive shaft. This plug has a handle portion and a hollow cylindrical shank having a smooth outer surface which is engaged by the lip seal surrounding this aperture. Finally, a retaining strap having apertures in opposite ends thereof which align with apertures in a flange at the transmission's forward end is secured by means of bolts for example across the forward end of the transmission to secure the torque converter contained therein when the transmission is disconnected from the vehicle's bell housing.

Abstract: A holder for attaching a ski having a binding including a ski-stopper to a stationary support comprises a ski boot dummy to be inserted into the ski binding while retracting the ski stopper mechanism. A holder part has means for attachment to the stationary support, and means for removably securing said dummy to said holder part. The holder can hold the ski in a first position, with the bottom side of the ski up, and second and third positions with either of the ski side edges up, thus permitting preparation of the running surface (waxing, etc.) as well as both side edges (sharpening, etc.).

Abstract: A block of machinable wax (B) is anchored to a fastening plate (A) with a layer of adhesive (20) in one embodiment and with wax machine screws (30, 32, 34) in another embodiment. The fastening plate and machinable wax block are adapted to be used in machine tools, such as numerical controlled apparatus for producing patterns and prototypes. The block of wax has a composition which includes 5 to 15 percent by volume paraffin wax with a melting point of 150.degree. F. to 152.degree. F.; 5 to 15 percent by volume microcrystalline wax having a melting point of substantially 190.degree. F. to 192.degree. F.; 5 to 10 percent by volume ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer having a melting point of substantially 210.degree. F.; 25-35 percent by volume nonemulsifiable polyethylene wax having a melting point of substantially 240.degree. F.; 40 to 50 percent by volume nonemulsifiable polyethylene wax having a melting point of substantially 220.degree. F.

Abstract: An improved X-Ray film holder apparatus for restrainably maintaining a plurality of X-Ray films in position within conventional developing and chemical processing tank insert trays. A holder fixture with upper and lower ends embodies a plurality of film holder members having an alternating series of substantially trapezoidal shaped flanges and recesses to describe a plurality of notched regions into which opposite edges of X-Ray films may be restrainably inserted and positioned. Pairs of aligned film holder members serve to restrain each one of the plurality of X-Ray films and handle means are operably positioned along the fixture for cooperation with the chemical processing insert tray. The flanges themselves and/or the upper and lower ends of the fixtures are shaped to preclude the inadvertent contact of supporting articles with any portion of the bowed films restrained in place within the film holder apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatus for stacking a plurality of laminate layers in registered superposed relation to enable the layers to be joined to form a composite board comprising a table having a surface on which a plurality of laminate layers can be successively stacked in aligned superposed relation on pins slidably received in respective apertures in the table. The pins rest on support members which are carried on a lower support table mounted beneath the surface of the table on which the laminate layers are stacked. The lower support table is raised relative to the stack of laminate layers after successive laminate layers have been placed on the pins so that a given projection of the pins from the laminate layers will be obtained.

Abstract: A removable and replaceable locating pin adapted to locate a workpiece on a tooling fixture for machining thereof. The locating pin includes a locator pin having various illustrated configurations is adapted to cooperate with a workpiece for positioning the workpiece in various directions of restraint. The locating pin is provided with manually actuatable locking means that permits easy adjustment or removal of the specific locator pin as a particular machining operation may require. Flexibility of the set up of the tooling for machining of a workpiece is enhanced.

Abstract: An automobile dolly for supporting the front end of a front wheel drive vehicle during transmission repair having a wheel supported frame sufficiently narrow to pass between the tracks of a vehicle hoist. In one embodiment front and rear tubular transverse supports are attached to the frame and spaced inward from and above the tracks, each support having a pair of opposed transversely adjustable sleeves telescopically engaging the tubular transverse supports and adapted for projecting over the tracks when positioned between the same. A vertically adjustable support member is attached to each opposed front sleeve and configured to abut and support the vehicle. In a second embodiment the frame pivotally mounts a single transverse support which includes adjustable sleeves adapted to telescopically project over the tracks. The sleeves have vertical support members for receiving and supporting the frame of the vehicle to permit the vehicle to be moved by means of the dolly.

Abstract: A carrier for supplying to an automatic assembling machine at least one chassis and several parts to be assembled on each chassis includes a first portion for receiving each chassis and a second portion associated with the first portion for storing the parts to be assembled on the chassis. According to the method, the chassis are loaded on the first portions of the carrier and sets of corresponding parts are loaded on the second portions in a predetermined relationship, whereupon, corresponding parts of the sets are simultaneously transferred to the respective chassis.

Abstract: Two rails, each having a straight edge, two ends and a cross section defining a channel, are placed in an end-to-end butting relationship to form a continuous straight edge. A joiner plate has an arcuate cross section and has lateral margins for being received in the rail channels. The plate is placed in the rail channels and is fastened to the rails so as to deflect the plate downwardly and force the lateral margins of the plate tight against the rails to align the rails and hold the rails together.

Abstract: A remount kit for stone-bearing rings includes a support that releasably holds a plurality of specifically-different rings, each of which is formed and dimensioned to represent a ring to which at least one stone can be secured, and a plurality of stud-mounted stones, each of which is formed and dimensioned to represent a stone that could be secured to at least one of the rings represented by the plurality of rings. The studs of the stud-mounted stones are dimensioned to project inwardly of the finger-engaging surface of a selected ring, of the selected plurality of rings, whenever one or more of the stud-mounted stones is disposed in juxtaposition to that selected ring to illustrate the position or positions which the stone or stones, represented by the stud-mounted stones or stones, would occupy when secured to the ring represented by the selected ring.

Abstract: In a device for positioning and clamping workpieces in three dimensions which are to be machined and comprising positioning members and clamping members, the improvement wherein the positioning members and clamping members for defining a first plane comprise spherical members each having a flat surface for engaging a workpiece and a spherical seat for each spherical member, each member being capable of limited rotational movement in its seat.

Abstract: Apparatus for reworking the valve guides of a cylinder head is disclosed. The apparatus includes an adjustable cylinder head holder including a base, a pedestal and a head support subassembly permitting positioning of the head rotationally about its longitudinal axis as well as pivotally about a transverse axis. A pair of such cylinder head supports are supported on an elongated member for transverse adjustable movement. The elongated member is supported on a bed plate beneath the spindle of a drill press. Valve guide reworking tools secured to the spindle by a U-joint are aligned with and guided through the valve guides by a valve guide boring fixture securable to the cylinder head.

Abstract: The collet-type drill includes improved clamping means having a pressure foot member that is in engagement with the work piece. The pressure foot member is connected with a drill motor and with a feed means. A collet is operably connected to and movable relative to the foot member, and when actuated, connects the drill to the work piece. A clamp bushing has one end pivotally connected with the collet and encircles a cylindrical sleeve that has a transverse slot extending therethrough. The bushing is connected to the pressure foot member. A clamping piston extends through the sleeve and carries a connecting pin that extends through the slot in the sleeve into the clamp bushing whereby the bushing and collet are movable together in response to movement of the clamping piston to force the collet into holding engagement with the work piece.

Abstract: An improved biomedical electrode comprising two snap together portions which may be assembled with a layer of elastic fabric between the two portions. At least one of the portions carries a conductive electrode and a lead for making connection to a recording system. An improved electrode cap comprises an elastic cap carrying a plurality of the snap together electrodes. An improved method of assembly includes the use of a generally head shaped block having a plurality of rods extending from the surface to hold one portion of the electrodes while the elastic cap is stretched over the block so that the rods may be used for alignment of the electrode second portions with the first portions and allow the assembly to be snapped together and simultaneously permanently mounted on the cap.

Abstract: In the manufacture of a cable-type tire chain having elongate flexible side members and cross-members carrying traction sleeves, the cross-members are connected to the side members by hooks which are crimped to the side members in a press. To assemble the cross members and side members, they are supported in an assembly jig, with the hooks attached to the opposite ends of the cross-members and embracing the side members. The hooks on one side of the chain are crimped simultaneously to the relevant side member in a single pressing operation while supported in the jig, which applies tension to the side member.

Abstract: For producing the seat or valve member of a labyrinth valve a number of rings of different diameter are placed one inside the other as a workpiece with their blade-like edges turned in the same direction. The group of rings is then slipped over the middle guide or stem of a jig so that the downwardly turned blade-like edges on the rings come to rest against upwardly directed ring-like blades on the jig. These blades are designed with a form answering to the form of the other valve part with which the workpiece is to be used. The rings in the workpiece are pressed down against the blades for leveling them and are then welded together, for example by electron beam welding.

Abstract: A method of obtaining fixation of an animal aortic valve intended for implantation, including subjecting the aortic valve to a tanning fluid at a differential pressure across the valve leaflets in a direction to urge the valve leaflets closed and with the tanning fluid tending to distort the aortic valve. The differential pressure across the valve leaflets is greater than zero and less than about four mm Hg. An insert restrains the valve against substantial distortion during the time the valve is subjected to the tanning fluid.

Abstract: A rigid elongated framework contains a traverse mounting member at one end for attachment to the bell housing of the transmission. A belt is wrapped around the opposite end of the framework and transmission to pull the transmission toward the framework. A central extendible support member is moved into engagement with the center of the transmission body to insure secure engagement between the transmission and the framework. The framework and transmission can be moved to several positions for providing easy access to any part of the transmission. A second embodiment is also provided which includes an upright framework with a pivotable transmission mounting structure.

Abstract: Objects to be labelled with, for example, heat transfer labels, are initially stabilized by being positioned on freely movable platforms and conveyed to a station where the platforms are stabilized and the objects labelled.

Abstract: Mandrels for ring working and bracelet working are rigidly supported by a specially adapted mandrel holder secured to a supporting base. A chucking opening is provided in the holder for receiving the mandrel and a fastener is provided for securing the mandrel to the holder. The fastener is adjustable to permit a ring mandrel to be positioned so that selected working positions on the mandrel can be disposed in close proximity to the holder.

Abstract: A fixture for mounting sprocket wheels on and removing them from the free-wheel units of bicycles, comprising a first tool in the form of an elongated metal plate, having a handgrip and a functional part provided with a plurality of recesses shaped to receive and mate with elements of a free-wheel unit, and cooperating with at least two locking pin members, and a second tool comprising a handle, provided at one end with a half-moon shaped body having a length of bicycle transmission chain pivotally connected to one end thereof. The recesses in said first tool are apt to mate with the outer profile as well as with the wall of an inner hole of the free-wheel unit elements having to be applied to said tool. The second tool comprises, in order to engage the sprocket wheels of said free-wheel unit, on one hand said transmission chain length and, on the other hand, a pair of chain links mounted so as to form an articulated parallelogram.

Abstract: PCT No. PCT/US79/00283 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 30, 1979 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 30, 1979 PCT Filed Apr. 30, 1979 PCT Pub. No. WO80/02396 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 13, 1980A fixture (10) for repairing track links (19) comprises support members (15) having a plurality of locating pins (18) for positioning the links (19) thereon. A plurality of clamping bars (24) each extends through a group of laterally aligned links (19) to secure them in place on the support members (15). In carrying forth the method of this invention, a link assembly is separated into its individual links (19) which are mounted in longitudinally aligned and side-to-side relationship on the fixture (10). The fixture and method of this invention provide for the economical and expeditious repair of the links (19) by compactly mounting the links (19) on the fixture.

Abstract: A support comprising a base and a plurality of projections extending from the base has a plurality of sleeves which are retained on the projections against accidental displacement therefrom, and which are slidable on the projections to permit their removal and installation on an article to be marked. The free end portion of each projection is such that, at least when a sleeve is positioned thereover, there is a cavity into which an end portion of the article to be marked is introduced during installation of the sleeve on the article.

Abstract: A planar retaining member supports baby bottle nipples and nipple attaching collars during washing of the nipples and collars in an automatic dishwasher. The member includes apertures for penetrable retention of the nipples and flexible arms for extending through and loosely releasably engaging the collars.

Abstract: The base surface of a rigid plate rests upon the work support surface of a machine tool. An insert, having an aperture therethrough, is journalled within the plate. A pin is detachably affixed to a work piece and extended through the aperture. Access is provided through the edge of the plate for engaging the pin to the insert and for cammingly advancing and retracting the insert relative the base surface. In response to advancement of the insert, the work piece is drawn against the work bearing surface of the plate. Random aperture location to accommodate several randomly placed pins is provided by a plurality of rotatably journalled inserts, each having a slotted aperture.

Abstract: A clamp for exerting joining force perpendicular to the joint line of a miter joint includes first and second sets of parallel pins defining first and second planes respectively, each set comprising at least two pins, all the pins being substantially equal in length, the first plane being parallel to and co-extensive with the second plane, and means for applying force in a direction perpendicular to the two planes to move the first and second sets of pins toward each other. In a preferred embodiment, first and second members hold the first and second sets of pins respectively and a threaded cylindrical shaft passes through holes in the members; the hole in the first member is threaded to receive the shaft threads and the hole in the second member is unthreaded and just large enough for the shaft to rotate freely therein, the second member being fixed in axial position on the shaft. In such embodiment rotation of the shaft moves the first member axially along the shaft toward the second member.

Abstract: A fixture for the assembly and disassembly of special gears (particularly of gears of free-wheels applied to the rear wheel of bicycles) consists of a first tool which comprises an appropriately shaped, metal elongated plate, having a smooth handgrip and a functional part provided with a plurality of impressions corresponding to elements of a free-wheel unit and apt to house at least part of said elements by mating with their shape so as to prevent rotation thereof, threaded holes being provided at the center of said impressions, and at least two locking pin members apt to be screwed into said threaded holes for locking on the plate, in said impressions, the elements of the free-wheel unit having to be handled, and of a second tool of the type comprising a handle terminating with a halfmoon shaped body, to an end of which is pivoted a transmission chain section for bicycles, a notch being provided along the whole inner archway of the half-moon shaped body of said tool, for housing the periphery of a gear with

Abstract: A fixture for mounting an article to be worked on including a base having an end member together with an arm pivotally mounted on the end member. The end member is formed with a multiplicity of spaced holes on radii extending from the pivot point of said arm, and the arm has a spring urged pin for engagement in any of said holes whereby the arm may be selectively positioned. Rotatable and slidably mounted on one end of the arm is a supporting arm which has a slot formed therein in which screw members are selectively positioned for threaded engagement with an article.

Abstract: A rigid plate having a work piece supporting surface is securable to a machine tool. A plurality of spindles, each rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the support surface, are journalled within the plate. Engagement means carried by each spindle detachably receive attachment means for affixing a work piece to the supporting surface. The location of each engagement means is moveable relative the supporting surface in response to rotation of the respective spindle.

Abstract: A radiator core support device adapted for use upon the sides of a radiator testing tank comprising a base member, inner wall retainer members affixed to the base member, outer wall retainer members affixed to the base member, and a header lip catch member affixed to the base member extending therefrom at an angle and having defined along its upper edge a pair of header apertures and a clamp aperture.

Abstract: A power semiconductor assembly in which two metallic heat sinks with inner planar surfaces clamp between these surfaces a housing of a power semiconductor therein at a set clamping pressure. The casing has planar surfaces against which the inner planar surfaces of the heat sinks are clamped. Three threaded rod assemblies are assembled in three sets of recesses on the heat sinks controlling the pressure applied to the semiconductor assembly. Each heat sink has three recesses communicating with outer surfaces thereof aligned axially with corresponding similar recesses of the other heat sink. The rod assemblies each have a pair of threaded rods joined coaxially by a molded element made of, for example, porcelain, or a resin epoxy such as "Araldite", or a mica-glass composition. Nuts are threaded on the two rods and a calibrated elastic washer on one rod hold the entire assembly at the desired clamping pressure.