Abstract: A terminal removal jig, for removing a terminal within a connector housing, having an outer case with a guide groove, a positioning member which has a protruding portion to be engaged with a terminal insertion hole at a front end of the connector housing, an elastic body for urging the positioning member and an unlocking plate secured on the outer case and having an unlocking pin to be mated with a locking lance within the connector housing. The unlocking pin is located behind the protruding portion and is kept in contact with the outer wall of the positioning member. The protruding portion is engaged with the terminal insertion hole and the tip of the unlocking pin faces a terminal removal jig insertion hole opposite to the locking lance. A protruding strip is formed on the outer wall and a front guide hole is formed in the unlocking plate.

Abstract: A novel apparatus and method to engage a liner in an cylinder of an engine is provided. A wedge and rod are utilized as part of a liner remover assembly to move at least one collet axially to engage the liner. In a preferred embodiment, a novel eyehook is provided at an end of the rod to assist in the pulling of the liner from the cylinder.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for assembling a stretchable cover upon a rigidly backed foam cushion wherein the cushion lateral dimensions vary along its length. The degree of stretching of the cover varies during cushion/cover assembly as controlled by cams and cam followers to permit wrinkle-free covering of backed foam cushions of irregular configuration.

Abstract: An insertion mask (10) for installing weather strip (12) in the pockets (106 and 108) of an extrusion (14). The mask (10) includes a guide block (16) that defines an internal passageway (18). Roller blocks (82 and 88) are secured to guide block (16) and rollers (96 and 102) are rotatably connected to roller blocks (82 and 88). Rollers (96 and 102) force the weather strip (12) into the pockets (106 and 108) as extrusion (14) passes through the insertion mask (10).

Abstract: A stent container has a first wall at the proximal end and a second wall at the distal end. The first wall has an opening therethrough sized for receiving an uncrimped stent therethrough. The opening opens into a chamber which is reducible in size from a first enlarged size to a second reduced size. The chamber in the first enlarged size is sized for receiving an uncrimped stent therein. A plurality of bars extend from the first wall to the second wall. The bars are movable between a first position and a second position. The plurality of bars in the first position and the first and second walls define the periphery of the chamber in the enlarged size. The plurality of bars in the second position and the first and second walls define the periphery of the chamber in the reduced size. A stent disposed in the chamber may be reduced in size by reducing the chamber from the first enlarged size to the second reduced size.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for extracting a fiber from connector. In accordance with our method the extraction does not compromise any failure evidence located within the ferrule of the fiber connector. The method comprises the steps of metallic etching, followed by adhesive etching, and a final step of heating and applying a load to the ferrule and/or fiber.

Abstract: A sponge sleeve installation appliance for installing a sponge sleeve onto a roller has an elongated socket body including a sleeve portion and a tapered portion. The sleeve portion has an outer circular diameter slightly larger than an inner diameter of the sponge sleeve which when not deformed defines an interior space for accommodating at least part of the roller inserted from a bottom of the sleeve portion. The tapered portion has a cone shape with a bottom connected to a top of the sleeve portion which protrudes and tapers off from the sleeve portion in a longitudinal direction of the sleeve portion.

Abstract: A sliding hammer type seal puller for removing oil seals from vehicle drive line components. The device comprises a sliding hammer mounted on a steel rod. A handle is mounted at one end of the rod, followed by an impact collar for engagement with the sliding hammer. The other end is flared with a 90-degree bend at the extreme end. In use, the angled end of the seal puller is inserted into the space created between the shaft and the oil seal after the removal of a drive shaft yoke. The angled end of the device is then maneuvered to engage the inside diameter of the seal. Pulling the sliding hammer backwards unseats the seal, which is then easily disengaged and removed from the housing of the drive line assembly component.

Abstract: A vibration canceler for a shaft rotating about an axis, including an inertial ring which is fastened to the shaft in a relatively twistable manner by at least one elastic ring made of a rubber-like material. The elastic ring contacts the outer circumference of the shaft in a directly abutting manner and is untwistably pressed on to the shaft by the inertial ring.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for installing and replacing a valve stem from the valve stem rim opening defined in the rim of a tubeless tire from the outside of the rim, such tool including a threaded rod for engaging the valve stem and pulling the valve stem through an inwardly tapered first tube into a second tube dimensioned to fit into the valve stem rim opening, the flange of the valve stem is gradually compressed, and after the tapered tube is removed the second tube is placed in the rim opening and the valve stem is pushed into the valve stem opening using only manual force.

Abstract: In an apparatus for connecting tubular members together by cold forging a plurality of rollers are carried on a shaft which includes a tapered portion cooperating with the rollers to force the rollers radially outwardly to forge the tubular member into the end portion of a surrounding tubular member. The forging apparatus is provided with a gear mechanism which incrementally rotates the rollers upon completion of each reciprocal pass so that substantially all of the internal surface of the tubular member is contacted by the rollers to forge the tubular member into the end portion of the surrounding tubular member.

Abstract: A method of installing a valve seal at the base of a valve stem of an automotive internal combustion engine is disclosed. A two-piece tool consisting of first and second tool parts is employed for carrying out the method. The first tool part is used to push upon the valve seal while the second tool part is engaged over the free end of the valve stem and guides the movement of the first tool part as it pushes upon the valve seal. The method employs a coaxial assembly to keep square the pushing upon the valve seal by the first tool part consisting both of the slidable engagement between the two tool parts and of the fixed engagement between the second tool part and the valve stem.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for effecting an interference fit of a first part and a second part, wherein a thrust force is applied to the second part in a direction toward the first part to thereby accelerate the second part for applying a kinetic energy to the second part to cause abutting contact of the second part with the first part for achieving the interference fit of the first and second parts, and wherein the initiation of acceleration of the second part by the thrust force is inhibited until the thrust force has been increased to a predetermined threshold, and is permitted when the thrust force has been increased to the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An assembly device for a shaft damper. The assembly device comprises a holding member for holding a damper. The holding member is releasably engaged with a pair of parallel elongate members. An actuator is connected to the elongate members and to a piston. A shaft damper is inserted into and temporarily held by the holding member. The holding member containing the shaft damper is inserted into a shaft a predetermined distance. The actuator then slidingly retracts the holding member while a pressing member at an end of the piston simultaneously holds the damper in the proper position in the shaft.

Abstract: A device for placing a seal, such as a water seal, on a motor vehicle body. This device includes a jig which is placed in contact with the body of the motor vehicle, a carriage borne by the jig and able to move on the latter so as to ensure placement of the seal, and rails for guiding and orienting the carriage on the jig. A method for operating this device is also disclosed.

Abstract: The device is a tool for placing a split sheath around elongated items such as bundles of electronic cables. It comprises a guide bush which makes possible the opening of the sheath, a duct for the cables to be sheathed, lateral grooves for guiding the open sheath and is characterized by the presence of a lateral opening which allows the introduction or extraction of cables possibly already fixed at their two extremities during the use of the tool, as well as by the angle which there is between this opening and the duct for the cables in a manner to keep them in position in the tool be their own rigidity. The tool may have a handle for manipulation and for setting the tool in relative motion along the cables to be sheathed. The invention is also directed at the method for using the tool.

Abstract: A kit of tooling components for use in facilitating the removal as well as the installation of a crankshaft seal includes a housing assembly which is constructed and arranged for attachment to a crankshaft seal during the removal procedure and for pushing the crankshaft seal into position during the installation procedure. The kit further includes a guide pin which is constructed and arranged for insertion through the crankshaft seal and into one of the crankshaft seal mounting holes in order to establish proper alignment for the crankshaft seal as it is pulled off during the removal procedure and as it is pushed on during the installation procedure. The kit further includes a plurality of self-tapping screws which are used during the removal procedure for attaching the housing assembly to the crankshaft seal.

Abstract: A metal ring having a greatest circumferential length is held in the shape of a substantially true circle, and other metal rings are arrayed in the order of increasing circumferential length toward the metal ring of the greatest circumferential length. At least three holder rods are lowered into the metal rings to hold the metal rings in substantially coaxial alignment with each other. Presser rods are pressed from outside of the metal rings toward the center of the metal rings, thereby deforming the metal rings into a shape including curved portions projecting radially and having a reduced diameter. The deformed metal rings are delivered successively in the array from terminal ends of the presser rods into the metal ring of the greatest circumferential length. The deformed metal rings that are released off the presser rods restore their original shape within the metal ring of the greatest circumferential length, and are laminated to the metal ring of the greatest circumferential length.

Abstract: A device for assembly of a flexible conduit element consisting essentially of a flexible ring-corrugated or helical-shaped bellows body which is displaced over an inner arbor in order to introduce a jacket into the corrugations of the bellows body, has an the inner arbor comprising actuating elements for engagement into the corrugations of the bellows body at an inner side thereof. The inner arbor has an axial length which can be adjusted.

Abstract: A hand tool for rolling an O-ring under a downward pressure into a slot opening is described. The hand tool is constructed by a tool body that has an arcuate top surface adapted for gripping by a human hand and a planar bottom surface. The planar bottom surface of the tool body is provided with a cavity adapted for receiving a pair of rotatable balls mounted juxtaposed to each other. The pair of rotatable balls are mounted on a shaft through a center aperture of the balls in the cavity in such a way that only less than half of the spherical surface of the balls is protruding beyond the planar bottom surface of the tool body.

Abstract: A handheld installation tool for installing and removing vinyl and plastic resilient bumper inserts into the channels of gunnel rails on the sides of boats, motorhomes, and the like, as well as on the sides of tables, walls and shelves. The gunnel rail insert or the rub rail insert is placed in the handheld tool and is mechanically advanced while the tool is placed about and abuts against the gunnel rail channel. The tool has a single elongated handle on one end. On the opposite end is a pair of wheels that is positioned to run about the sides of the gunnel rail channels with a rear portion of the wheels abutting against the channels at a tilted angle of approximately 30 degrees to the channel. After the tool passes over the gunnel rails/rub rails, portions of the insert material strip expand into inside lip portions of the gunnel rail/rub rails locking the strip material in place.

Abstract: A vehicle body side molding apply fixture and control system is provided wherein the loading of the body side molding is easier than in prior application fixtures. Additionally, in a preferred embodiment, the body side molding can additionally apply the side emblems to the vehicle and the retainer which holds the body side molding to the body side molding apply fixture automatically opens after the prior retainer has been applied to the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing a split-ring on a sink flange to install a garbage disposer unit includes a first cylindrical member that is disposed co-axially with respect to a second cylindrical member. The cylindrical members are adapted for at least limited longitudinal movement with respect to each other. The first cylindrical member is used to temporarily retain the split-ring in an expanded position proximate an annular groove that is provided in the sink flange. The second cylindrical member is used to displace the split-ring off of the first cylindrical member and onto the annular groove of the sink flange where it is needed to complete installation of the garbage disposer. According to a preferred embodiment the first and second cylindrical members are not attached to each other and final installation of the snap-ring to the sink flange is accomplished by applying a downward pressure to the sink flange from above the sink while supporting the device from below the sink.

Abstract: The grease filter remover is a device that by working the handle the head pivots moving the stationary fingers. Moving the handle up and out will pivot top of head inward moving lower fingers out and top fingers in. Moving handle down and inward will pivot bottom of head inward moving lower finger inward and top of finger outward.

Abstract: A method for testing a thin-film magnetic head with a MR read head element includes a step of applying a low-frequency or DC external magnetic field to the thin-film magnetic head from a stationary magnetic field generation unit, a step of executing a high-frequency amplification of an output from the MR read head element under the application of the external magnetic field to provide a high-frequency amplified signal, a step of deriving only a high-frequency component from the high-frequency amplified signal to provide a high-frequency component signal, and a step of judging whether the thin-film magnetic head occurs a noise or not by using the high-frequency component signal.

Abstract: The pry bar has an ergonomic handle with a convex upper grip surface and a concave lower grip with an inner hard thermoplastic core and an outer elastomeric molded over cover, with the pry bar metal shank having an angularly disposed pry end. The curved upper grip surface portion is more distant from the handle longitudinal axis than the curved lower grip surface portion. The upper grip surface is formed with a distally disposed elastomeric ribbed thumb receiving recess. The handle sides are formed with elongated outwardly bulging palm engaging portions.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a sleeve on a spindle includes a frame, and a finger arrangement movably mounted on the frame, the finger arrangement including a plurality of fingers arranged at a common first radius around an imaginary centerline of the finger arrangement, the fingers being movable radially outwardly from the first radius to a second radius upon application of an outwardly directed force. A sleeve having an internal opening in which the fingers are disposed is adapted to be mounted on a stationary spindle by movement of the finger arrangement on the frame toward the spindle. A method for mounting a sleeve on a spindle is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding an elastic handgrip on its axis of elongation to allow easier introduction of a shaft to the elastic handgrip by an open end of the shaft. The main body of apparatus provides a two section element which includes a cradle revealed by opening the element which is shaped to receive an elastic handgrip. A ventilation probe extends from the cradle to penetrate the elastic handgrip away from its open end upon positioning of the elastic handgrip in the cradle. The second section of the main body is a cradle closure. positionable on the cradle, for substantially enclosing an elastic handgrip disposed therein except in an area immediately surrounding the open end of the elastic handgrip. A muzzle fits around a shaft and is positionable over the cradle and cradle closure for stretching the handgrip adjacent the open end of the hand grip over a shaft.

Abstract: A guide portion (3) is provided on an upper end of fitting portion (51) of weather strip (50) at a front portion of body (2) of the tool. A sealer member (4), into which a sealing portion (52) of the weather strip (50) is inserted and which possesses a press guide member (21) for pressing the upper surface of the fitting portion (51) is provided on a portion behind said guide member of weatherstrip. A vibrator, which imparts the vibration to the sealer member (4), is stood on the sealer member (4).

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for assembling a stretchable cover upon a rigidly backed foam cushion wherein the cushion lateral dimensions vary along its length. The degree of stretching of the cover varies during cushion/cover assembly as controlled by cams and cam followers to permit wrinkle-free covering of backed foam cushions of irregular configuration.

Abstract: A device for removing eyelets, in particular stainless steel eyelets, from textile or plastics sheets is provided. Eyelets in textiles or plastics sheets, for example in lorry tarpaulins, wear through in the course of their use and thus have as a rule a significantly shorter service life than the textile or plastics sheet. Thus, it is usual and economically worthwhile to replace the worn-through eyelets with new ones, in order thus to be able to exploit the total service life of the textile or plastics sheet. The removal of eyelets previously has been effected as a rule by hand, which is time consuming and uneconomical. Thus, there is provided a device for removing eyelets, in particular stainless steel eyelets, from textile or plastics sheets, having a claw head for pressing a beading of the eyelet in the direction of the eyelet center point or in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A cable terminal connector stretcher includes a pawl ring, the pawl ring having plurality of equiangularly spaced and longitudinally extended pawls, and locking loop adapted to be fastened to the pawls of the pawl ring to secure the pawl ring to a high-tension cable terminal connector.

Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding an elastic handgrip on its axis of elongation to allow easier introduction of a shaft to the elastic handgrip by an open end of the shaft. The main body of apparatus provides a two section element which includes a cradle revealed by opening the element which is shaped to receive an elastic handgrip. A ventilation probe extends from the cradle to penetrate the elastic handgrip away from its open end upon positioning of the elastic handgrip in the cradle. The second section of the main body is a cradle closure, positionable on the cradle, for substantially enclosing an elastic handgrip disposed therein except in an area immediately surrounding the open end of the elastic handgrip. A muzzle fits around a shaft and is positionable over the cradle and cradle closure for stretching the handgrip adjacent the open end of the hand grip over a shaft.

Abstract: A balloon locking cup and securing system includes a cup having a latch interposed between a funnel shaped cup portion and a tube extension. The balloon cup is placed over a reciprocating needle hook rod in a securing system. The tail of the balloon is received by a hook at the end of the hook rod and a first pneumatic cylinder is actuated to pull the needle hook rod in such a manner as to pull the balloon into nesting engagement with the balloon cup. At the end of travel of the first pneumatic cylinder, a second pneumatic cylinder is automatically actuated, causing a knife blade to separate the end of the balloon tail just beneath the tubular member of the balloon cup assembly. The drawing of the balloon into the cup assembly actuates the latch which engages the balloon tail near the neck of the balloon and secures the balloon in the cup assembly.

Abstract: An installation tool for expanding a locking sleeve for interlocking ends of the sleeve, the tool including a hydraulic cylinder driving a clamp or push block having at least one engagement surface parallel to an edge surface of one of the interlocking ends of the sleeve. More specifically, the clamp or push block includes a pair of engagement members having at least one engagement surface parallel to the edge of one of the interlocking ends of the sleeve. During use, an anchor extending from the cylinder is inserted within an aperture adjacent one interlocking end of the sleeve, and the engagement surfaces are abutted against the other interlocking end of the sleeve. Thereafter, the clamp or push block is driven by the cylinder to bear against the edge of such interlocking end of the sleeve, thereby expanding the sleeve until the ends of the sleeve interlock to lock the sleeve in a radially expanded sealing condition.

Abstract: A molded plastic garment hanger having an improved indicator attachment device is disclosed, wherein the hanger has a hook with an upstanding web to be received within a downwardly opening cavity of a molded plastic indicator having side walls formed with openings. The web is formed with attachment means in the form of a resilient detent formed with a laterally projecting portion positioned to engage the opening to prevent removal of the indicator from the hook unless the resilient detent is physically displaced from the opening to facilitate release of indicator from the hook. A method and apparatus for removing the indicator from the hook is also provided by inserting a pin defined on a first plate into the indicator to displace the indicator attachment mechanism and thereby release the indicator from the indicator attachment mechanism without damaging either the indicator or the indicator attachment mechanism.

Abstract: The insertion tool is used to insert an oversized O-ring into a groove, such as a internal groove in an seal housing. The insertion tool includes a base for supporting the housing and an O-ring support extending into the housing and having a top support surface generally aligned with the groove. The O-ring is generally held into position proximate the groove using holding pins around which the O-ring is looped. Pie shaped segments are positioned onto the O-ring support between the holding pins to secure respective sections of the O-ring into the groove. Radial pushers are positioned in spaces between each of the segments, and a retainer ring is disposed over the segments and radial pushers. A central pusher rod extends through a hole in the O-ring support and base, and a cam plunger engages cam surfaces on the radial pushers. The holding pins are removed and movement of the cam plunger causes the radial pushers to move radially, thereby completely inserting the O-ring into the groove.

Abstract: The present invention provides an assembling system of rubber cones of computer keyboards and an assembling method for the same. The assembling system of rubber cones of computer keyboards of the present invention comprises an assembly housing, a moldboard stage, a rocking apparatus, and a rotating apparatus. The assembly housing has an operational space. The moldboard stage has a plurality of moldboards, and is arranged above the operational space of the assembly housing. Each moldboard corresponds to a keyboard to be assembled, and has a plurality of recesses corresponding to key switches of the keyboard on the surface thereof. The rocking apparatus and the rotating apparatus join with the moldboard stage at two sides thereof to provide required rocking and rotating forces for the moldboard. Thereby, the present invention can partly automate the originally wholly-artificial assembling method, increase the assembly efficiency, and reduce the cost of manpower.

Abstract: A ring member and ring members made of metal are tightened and installed to the outer circumferential surface of a body made of a resin material. Accordingly, the body is prevented from outward deformation. When a tube joint is used in a high temperature atmosphere, even if any force acts on a fluid tube in the direction to cause detachment from the tube joint due to any external force or the pressure fluid flowing through the inside of the tube joint, then the fluid tube and a connecting member inserted into the body are reliably prevented from disengagement.

Abstract: A tool to install a retaining ring into a groove in a cylinder has a handle lever which carries an adjustable gripper constructed to engage the cylinder and a compressing lever constructed to engage a portion of the retaining ring with the compressing lever pivotally and slidably connected to the handle lever permitting relative movement between the two levers. The connection between the handle lever and the compressing lever permits them to be separated and joined together in a fashion that facilitates engaging and compressing the retaining ring for insertion into the cylinder.

Abstract: A tool for inserting a flexible O-ring in a connector having a recess including a lip. The tool includes a base. A ram is mounted on the base for pushing the O-ring toward the recess. A sleeve is mounted adjacent the ram. At least one chamfered edge is positioned on either the ram or the sleeve for engaging the O-ring to cause the O-ring to flex inwardly during pushing by the ram to allow the O-ring to pass the lip and enter the recess.

Abstract: A grip such as a golf grip is applied to a handle by initially engaging it with a guide which embraces the handle. The guide is pushed down over the handle, causing teeth to be pushed outwardly and engage the mouth of the grip and its inner bore. Air is injected into the grip by a pump via a cap hole valve to cause the grip to expand. The grip is simultaneously pulled onto the handle by pulling the guide down the shaft. The guide is then removed by pulling a tab which causes a part to be torn off.

Abstract: A tool for inserting a flexible O-ring in a connector having a recess including a lip. The tool includes a base. A ram is mounted on the base for pushing the O-ring toward the recess. A sleeve is mounted adjacent the ram. At least one chamfered edge is positioned on either the ram or the sleeve for engaging the O-ring to cause the O-ring to flex inwardly during pushing by the ram to allow the O-ring to pass the lip and enter the recess.

Abstract: A puller tool used with a pry bar, the pry bar includes a long portion to provide leverage in a curved area, the curved area for abutment with a surface to form a pivot and fulcrum, and a tip is provided on the other and shorter side of the pry bar curve for pushing against the puller tool. The puller tool is an elongate structure including a hook in a first area; a grippable surface in a second area, and a selectively positionable pry bar abutment member or pry base mounted to an intermediate area. The pry base can be manually repositioned relative to the hook. To use the combination to remove a seal about a shaft, the hook of the puller is slipped in-between the shaft and seal to engage the seal back side. The pry bar is located and the pry base is positioned against the pry bar tip with the curved pivot of the bar against a stationary surface.

Abstract: A masking device that masks the fitting on a tube assembly. The masking device includes a clamping assembly that supports the fitting of the tube assembly once it is inserted into the device. The masking device also includes an extension assembly that moves relative to the clamping assembly and has a plurality of stretching members that stretch an elastic sleeve to a diameter equal to or greater than the fitting. The masking device also has a drive assembly that moves the extension assembly relative to the housing and the clamping assembly.

Abstract: An upper and a lower rubber plug holders are provided with fixed arms to be inserted and held in upper and lower fixed blocks, and operatively pushed parts at ends of the fixed arms. The upper and lower fixed blocks are provided with slots in which the fixed arms are inserted and held and from which the operatively pushed parts are protruded on the side opposite to the insertion side. The slots are provided with balls and coil springs which fix the fixed arms inserted into the slots by the insertion of the fixed arms into the slots and allow the fixed arms to be pulled out of the slots by a push of the operatively pushed parts. This structure shortens time to change the parts and ensures easy and positive change of the parts.

Abstract: A tool for crimping a tubular crimp sleeve onto the end of a cable. The tool includes a frame structure, having two mutually opposing frame legs, which receives a crimping insert for a selected sleeve size. The insert includes two blocks that are brought together by means of a screw which, with the aid of a lever, is screwed through one of the frame legs so as to press the insert blocks together. A spring element strives to separate the two insert blocks, and at least one of the frame legs includes a recess for receiving the end of a corresponding one of the insert blocks.

Abstract: In order to facilitate the installation of weatherstripping into channels, usually T-slots, of frames in windows and doors, variations in size of the slots is accommodated by changing the size of interference members extending from the backing strip of the weatherstripping. A forming tool, such as a shaft having a forming surface or on which a forming roller is movably mounted in a support structure. The support structure is disposed adjacent the mechanism of the insertion apparatus which feeds the weatherstrip into the T-slot of the frame. The support has a channel via which the weatherstrip passes into the insertion mechanism and thence into the T-slot in the frame. A wall in the support member presents the forming tool to the interference portions of the backing strip of the weatherstripping and is operative to swage and crimp or otherwise change the cross sectional size of the backing strip in relationship to the size of the T-slot which receives the backing strip.

Abstract: A golf club head having a defined internal cavity, and a golf club head containing a bi-material weight having a nonhomogeneous structure. A method to add the bi-material weight to the golf club entails heating, vibration and cooling to produce the nonhomogeneous structure.

Abstract: The disposable seal driver is used for driving in a hub oil seal into a cavity or counterbore for receiving same. The seal driver comprises a metal cup-shaped member having a top flat wall, an intermediate Fausto-conical wall and a lower cylindrical skirt having a circular bottom drive edge. The seal driver can be part of a seal driver kit also including a short piece of wood.