Puller Or Pusher Means, Contained Force Multiplying Operator Patents (Class 29/244)
  • Patent number: 8615858
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an extraction apparatus used to pull a golf shaft out of a club head comprises a hosel engagement member, an annular cylinder bore and piston assembly, and a shaft clamping device. The assembly is positioned on the shaft by passing the shaft through an axial hole in the assembly and the hosel engagement member is placed next to the head's hosel. The shaft is clamped in the clamping device so that the hosel, the hosel engagement member, and the cylinder and piston assembly are held tightly against the clamping device. The cylinder is then pressurized, thereby applying a force to the piston and an extraction force to the head which is essentially symmetrical with the shaft. The hosel is then heated to weaken its adhesive bond to the shaft so the piston is able to move and push the head away from the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Barry Lyn Holtzman
  • Publication number: 20130327112
    Abstract: A disassembly apparatus and a method for changing at least one cylinder and/or a cluster of a laterally supported 6-high roll stand. The disassembly apparatus includes: a handling frame, including a positioning and moving device for moving and positioning same; a mobile shuttle capable of moving over the frame, wherein the shuttle includes an extraction device which can be moved by a moving member and which can disassemble the roll stand or assemble a cluster and/or a lateral supporting cylinder on it. The extraction device includes an upper crossbeam rigidly connected, via a movable strut, to a lower crossbeam. Each of the crossbeams have, at each of their ends, a movable gripping plate including at least one locking bolt. The gripping plates of a single crossbeam are configured to grip at least one cluster and/or at least one lateral supporting cylinder by actuating the locking bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Siemens Vai Metals Technologies SAS
    Inventors: Francis Charre, Yves Guillot, Bernard Rossigneux
  • Publication number: 20130330125
    Abstract: A connector fitting jig for attaching and detaching a first housing and a second housing to and from each other by a low insertion and separation force, includes a cylindrical-shaped jig body, an inner cylinder member and a screw shaft. The inner cylinder member is inserted in the jig body and is held to be relatively movable only in an axial direction. The screw shaft is screwed with a threaded portion formed on an inner cylinder inner peripheral surface of the inner cylinder member, and is held to be rotatable relative to a body other end of the jig body, but not to be relatively movable in the axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hiroshi Aoki, Osamu Oshita
  • Publication number: 20130318759
    Abstract: A mounting mechanism includes a base, a pin movably mounted on the base, a first driving member, and a second driving member. The first driving member is connected to the pin and can drive the pin to move axially. The second driving member is connected to the pin, and can rotate the pin around its own axis, such that a plastic plug positioned on a free end of the pin can always be reliably inserted in a hole of a housing notwithstanding minor misalignments with the hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: XIAO-LU OU, KAI XU
  • Publication number: 20130276279
    Abstract: A device to remove a metal servo horn in an efficient way by utilizing the lifting force to separate servo horn from a servo output shaft when screw is rotated counter-clockwise and hits against the concave of lower surface of upper front plate of the device. Clamping force provided by two fastening members combines the device and servo horn into one integrated unit to avoid the distortion of open end of the device when lifting force is greater than rigidity of the device. When a lifting force for removing the integrated unit is applied in direction opposite to installing direction of servo horn, it overcomes the friction between the inner splines of servo horn and the outer splines of servo output shaft then separates both splines. The removal of the servo horn from the servo output shaft is achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: MODEL RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Bing Cheng
  • Patent number: 8533921
    Abstract: An assembly tool for assembly of a first component of a prosthesis to a second component of the prosthesis for use in joint arthroplasty. The tool includes a first member operably associated with the first component and defines a first member longitudinal axis thereof. A second member is operably associated with the second component and defines a second member longitudinal axis thereof. A washer system is coupled to the second member. A drive mechanism is coupled to washer system, such that as the drive mechanism is activated, the washer system rotates about the second member longitudinal axis and expands along the second member longitudinal axis, wherein such movement further causes the second member to move relative to the first member along the second member longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Steven R. Leisinger, Daniel N. Huff, Donald E. McNulty, Rodney N. Satterthwaite
  • Patent number: 8528176
    Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for removing a centrifugal compressor diffuser case from a turbofan gas turbine engine case which may be used while the engine is installed on an aircraft or when the engine has been removed from the aircraft. The tool includes movable gripping members at least one force member for exerting a pushing action on the engine structure on which the diffuser case is mounted the method includes gripping a peripheral portion of the diffuser case and applying an axial pushing force on the case relative to the engine case to thereby overcome an interference fit between the diffuser case and the engine case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
    Inventors: Enzo Macchia, Robin Hardstaff, Ian Chandler, Tim Bedard, Geoffrey Henriksen
  • Patent number: 8522414
    Abstract: A portable hand operated hose fitting swaging device preferably includes a swaging frame, a pair of swaging die halves, a hydraulic cylinder and a hand hydraulic pump. The swaging frame includes a cylinder support, a pair of support straps and a die base. The two swaging die halves are retained in the die base. The swaging die halves include a substantially conical bore to receive a hose end of a hose fitting. The hydraulic cylinder includes a cylinder rod. A fitting ram is attached to an end of the cylinder rod. The hand hydraulic pump includes a pump, an accumulator and a pump relief valve. The pump includes an actuator rod, which is pulled to generate pressurized hydraulic fluid. The pump forces hydraulic fluid through an output opening. The output opening is connected to the hydraulic cylinder through at least one hydraulic line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventors: Peter W. Utecht, Richard D. Dresang
  • Patent number: 8522412
    Abstract: An extraction tool lifting apparatus having a load bearing coupling capable of being removably connected to an extraction tool; an hydraulic cylinder assembly being operatively connected at a first end to the load bearing coupling; a mounting bracket being operatively connected to the second end of the hydraulic cylinder assembly; three legs, each operatively connected at a first end to the mounting bracket; the load bearing coupling being adapted to be removably connected to an extraction tool having, an elongated base member having first and second ends, and a drill bit being removably attachable to a socket in the first end, the base member having a threaded portion being disposed approximate the first end, the second end being adapted to be removably connected to the load bearing coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Line Walker, LLC
    Inventor: William A. Walker
  • Publication number: 20130219688
    Abstract: Apparatus for automatic assembly of universal joints which include a yoke with snap ring grooves in its yoke arms, a trunnion body, bearings, and snap rings to secure the bearings in the yoke, the apparatus comprising: (a) upper and lower parallel spring-separated plate pairs with axially-aligned holes; (b) upper and lower drive members aligned with holes in each plate pair; (c) a base plate; (d) a movable rod plate; (e) upper and lower power sources configured to provide axial movement of an upper driver plate in the upper plate pair and the rod plate, respectively; and (f) a programmed controller controlling the power sources such that automatic sequencing of the upper driver plate and rod plate sequentially urge snap rings into place in grooves within the snap ring grooves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Robert W. O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20130212850
    Abstract: An assembly apparatus for automatically assembling a bearing assembly includes a base, a transferring mechanism, a first assembly mechanism, and a second assembly mechanism. The transferring mechanism is movably mounted on the base, for transferring and positioning the bearing seat. The first assembly mechanism is mounted on the base adjacent to the transferring mechanism, for installing the bearing and the bushing into the mounting hole of the base. The second assembly mechanism is mounted on the base adjacent to the first assembly mechanism, for installing the latching ring into the latching groove of the bearing seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicants: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20130209196
    Abstract: A fastener (2) for securing a workpiece comprising a plurality of workpiece members, said fastener comprising a shank (4) and a radially enlarged head (6) wherein the fastener further comprises axial voids (40) and splines (18), such that when the fastener is installed into a workpiece by a mandrel, breakstem or pin, the shank of the fastener is expanded such that the crests of the splines are caused to mechanically engage with the internal walls of the fastener apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Inventor: Jonathan Brewer
  • Publication number: 20130202417
    Abstract: A component removal apparatus for use with a turbine engine is provided. The apparatus includes a main body and at least one alignment member that extends from the main body, wherein the alignment member is configured to position the apparatus relative to at least a portion of a component of the turbine engine. At least one leg member extends outwardly from at least one end portion of the main body. At least one lifting member is coupled to the leg member and is configured to apply a force to the leg member and/or the main body to facilitate the removal of the component from the turbine engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: Charles Vaughan Spanos, Randall Stephen Corn, John William Herbold
  • Patent number: 8496238
    Abstract: A tubular gripping apparatus has a jaw assembly that has a tubular-contacting surface at an end thereof, a drive yoke that has a tubular-contacting surface at an end thereof, an actuator connected to the drive yoke, and a locking mechanism interconnected to the drive yoke. The drive yoke is connected to the jaw assembly. The actuator moves the jaw assembly and the drive yoke such that the tubular-contacting surfaces thereof move radially inwardly for a substantially identical distance. The locking mechanism directs a load away from the actuator while the jaw assembly and the drive yoke grip the tubular. The locking mechanism has a cylinder yoke positioned around the piston-and-cylinder assembly, and a wedge assembly positioned adjacent the bearing bar and the cylinder yoke. The wedge assembly is suitable for contacting the cylinder yoke so as to prevent a movement of the cylinder yoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: T&T Engineering Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith J. Orgeron
  • Patent number: 8495814
    Abstract: A reactor installation tool and method for installing a reactor unit in a reactor tube. A reactor installation tool including a movable assembly and a fixed assembly linked together such that the movable assembly can be adjusted relative to the fixed assembly. The movable assembly including a reactor sleeve attachment means for releasably securing a reactor sleeve loaded with a reactor unit to the tool. The fixed assembly including an expandable clamping unit for releasably securing the tool to a reactor tube. A reactor unit can be installed in the reactor tube by adjusting the movable assembly to extract the reactor unit from the reactor sleeve as the fixed assembly is rigidly secured to the reactor tube. The fixed assembly can be released from the reactor tube and the reactor installation tool can be removed from the reactor tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Catacel Corp.
    Inventors: William A. Whittenberger, David A. Becker, Randall J. Bartos
  • Patent number: 8490522
    Abstract: A wheel bearing removal tool system comprising a dome structure, comprising a round bowl portion and a flat lip; a protrusion affixing the dome structure to a power drill, a plurality of recesses on the flat lip, a plurality of tool post, wherein the first post end comprises a complementary screw thread for screwing the tool posts into the plurality of recesses and affixing them to the flat lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventor: Abrie Bryan
  • Patent number: 8484817
    Abstract: A dismounting device is provided for efficiently and effectively dismounting an environment-friendly oil filter from an engine. The device includes an oil storage container that forms an oil discharge mouth and includes an oil guide tube extending into an internal oil storage space thereof. The oil guide tube has an exposed upper end carrying a pusher in which a central bore is defined and communicating the internal oil storage space of the container. The pusher has an upper portion forming a threaded section that is engageable with an internal thread of an oil discharge opening of the oil filter and a push tube extendable into the oil filter to open an internal valve of the oil filter so that oil remaining in the filter is allowed to flow into the central bore of the pusher and is conducted by the oil guide tube into the oil storage space of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Lih Yann Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Po Lin Liao
  • Patent number: 8464414
    Abstract: A vertical mounted motor hoist and a method of hoisting a motor are provided. The motor hoist includes a threaded eye bolt for lifting the motor hoist; a sleeve threaded inside one end, and attached and held to the threaded eyebolt by means of a threaded plug and dowel pins and welding; and two safety chains for placement around the motor, each safety chain attachable to the sleeve by means of two oppositely positioned pinch bolts, each pinch bolt having a welded nut welded on to the sleeve and a jam nut tightened against the welded nuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Lorenzo R. Gutierrez
  • Patent number: 8464413
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing and installing a gear reducer from an assembly, such as a Fanuc robot, is provided. The apparatus includes a bracket that is attached to a casing of the robot in a vicinity of a position where the gear reducer is to be removed or installed. The bracket provides a sleeve that is disposed so as to be spaced from and aligned with the gear reducer when the bracket is mounted to the casing. A guide bearing is slidably received through the sleeve and has a first end that attaches to the gear reducer via an attachment assembly. The gear reducer can then be removed by pulling the guide bearing away from the robot or installed by pushing the guide bearing toward the robot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tom Prater, Mark Roop
  • Patent number: 8464420
    Abstract: A structure for installing a split style diamond disk, having a fixing plate, a spring press plate, a connection plate, and a plurality of fast installation grinding blocks. The spring press plate is fixed to the fixing plate through screws with springs sleeved thereon, and the connection plate runs through the spring press plate and connects with the fixing plate by screws. The fixing plate has a plurality of L-shaped grooves provided therein, through which the fast installation grinding blocks are mounted on the fixing plate. The fast installation structure is mounted on an equipment shaft through the connection plate. The structure improves the capacity utilization and work efficiency of the grinding blocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Wuhan Wan Bang Laser Diamond Tools Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hongyu Ye
  • Patent number: 8448317
    Abstract: A brake adjuster for adjusting the working clearance of the shoes of an automotive drum brake. The adjuster has three co-axial elements, a first end element having a head portion for engagement with a first brake shoe and a threaded stem portion, an intermediate element in threaded engagement with the first end element, and a second end element having a head portion for engagement with a second brake shoe and a stem portion slideably connected with the intermediate element and free to rotate relative thereto. A reaction member is mounted on the intermediate element, and a toothed ring gear rotates with the intermediate element and is axially located between the second end element and the reaction member. A leaf spring acts between the second end element and the reaction member for pushing the second end element away from the intermediate element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Automotive Products Italia (SV) s.r.l.
    Inventor: Giovanni Fra
  • Patent number: 8448320
    Abstract: A clamp for clamping to two tubulars, each of the two tubulars including a component of a top drive system, the two tubulars threadedly connected together, the clamp for inhibiting relative rotation of the two tubulars, each of the two tubulars having at least one tubular projection projecting therefrom, the clamp including a clamp body having an interior surface, a plurality of clamp projections projecting inwardly from the interior surface of the clamp body for holding the at least one tubular projection projecting from each of the two tubulars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald W. Yater, Lawrence E. Wells, Neil Edward West, Cliff Swiontek, Howard Ervin
  • Patent number: 8443501
    Abstract: Prosthesis devices can include sockets having adjustable features. In one example, a socket includes one or more panels that can move outwardly or inwardly relative to a receptacle portion of the socket. The panels can be moved by tightening a tensioning line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph A. Mahon
  • Patent number: 8413311
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for connecting a string section to a pulling element which extends through the string section. The device includes a tilt lever support (100), at least one tilt lever (102), which is connected to the tilt lever support so as to enable the tilt lever to pivot about a pivot point, and thereby moving a support part (105) of the tilt lever for support on the string section from a retracted position into an extended position, wherein the retracted position is closer to the center axis of the device than the extended position. The device further includes a connection for connecting the tilt lever support to the pulling element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Tracto-Technik GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Elmar Koch
  • Publication number: 20130055539
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying or removing rail clips to secure a rail onto a rail tie including a frame, an operator workstation disposed on the frame, at least one workhead assembly constructed and arranged to move relative to the frame, at least one fastener assembly disposed on the workhead assembly, and at least one paddle assembly disposed on the workhead assembly for working in conjunction with the fastener assembly to push a clip in position for holding the rail to the tie.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: NORDCO INC.
    Inventor: NORDCO INC.
  • Patent number: 8387237
    Abstract: A device for assembling and disassembling an inner support of a vehicle tire, comprising a supporter, a fastening belt, a retracting device, a securing device, and a gear unit. The retracting device and the securing device are disposed on the supporter. One end of the fastening belt is connected to the retracting device, the other end of the fastening belt is connected to the securing device. The retracting device is connected to the gear unit. The device facilitates assembling and disassembling on demand and allows for a simple and fast disassembling process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Dongfeng Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Song Huang, Ji Chen
  • Patent number: 8376343
    Abstract: A plate pulling machine for a pressure filter, including a base, a support, a pair of plate-removing ears, a pair of plate-pulling ears, a plate-removing support table, a plate-pulling support table, a bracket for a bolt sleeve, a bolt sleeve, and a bolt. The support is fixed on upper end surface of the base. The plate-removing ears and the plate-pulling ears are corresponding to each other, and are disposed on both sides of the top of the support. The plate-removing support table is disposed on the plate-removing ears via a plate-removing rotating shaft. The plate-removing support table is supported via a plate-removing spring. The plate-pulling support table is disposed on the plate-pulling ears via a plate-pulling rotating shaft. The plate-pulling support table is supported via a plate-pulling spring. The bracket for a bolt sleeve is disposed on outside of the plate-pulling support table on the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Shandong Jingjin Environmental Protection Equipment Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mingjie Yang, Baochang Liu
  • Patent number: 8371007
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system is provided, including a plug removal shield. The plug removal shield further includes a tube configured to surround a plug retaining a fluid volume, and a mount configured to hold the tube relative to the plug. The tube includes a port configured to pass a plug removal tool into proximity with the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Lien-Yan Chen, James Michael Storey, Robert Henri Gauthier
  • Patent number: 8365378
    Abstract: A molding removal tool assembly includes a handle having a first end and a second end. A plate is attached to the second end. The plate has a distal edge with respect to the handle. A blade is attached to the distal edge. The blade has a first side, a second side and a free edge. The blade has an opening therein extending into the first side and outwardly of the second side. The opening has a bottom edge. A tab is attached to the bottom edge and is angled toward the handle so that the plate extends over the tab. The free edge is configured to be extended between a wall surface and molding attached to the wall surface to urge the molding off of the wall surface with the tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Edward Lenart
  • Patent number: 8365376
    Abstract: An apparatus may comprise a rail system, a multi-axis carriage, a tool module, and a controller. The rail system may be capable of being attached to a surface on a structure. The multi-axis carriage may be coupled to the rail system. The multi-axis carriage may be capable of moving along the rail system and moving a riveting tool in axes relative to the surface. The tool module may be capable of being removably coupled to the multi-axis carriage. The tool module may comprise a frame and may be capable of receiving the riveting tool. The controller may be capable of controlling movement of the riveting tool to a number of locations on the surface of the structure and may be capable of causing the riveting tool to install a number of rivets in the number of preselected locations in response to a signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Eric M. Reid, Brent F. Craig, Riley Harrison HansonSmith
  • Patent number: 8353090
    Abstract: A press tool and method for attaching a seal to a surface are described. The seal attach press tool comprises a contact member having a curved contact surface, e.g., an arced surface. In a process of attaching a seal over an opening on a surface, the curved contact surface of the contact member is rolled over and in contact with the surface of the seal, thereby facilitating bonding the seal to the surface. According to an embodiment, the curved contact surface of the contact member comprises an elastomer and/or is covered with an elastomer pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: HGST, Netherlands B.V.
    Inventor: Xiangyang Feng
  • Patent number: 8347474
    Abstract: A pulling tool includes a elongated main support body having a plurality of retention holes formed on opposite sides thereof. An actuator stem member is threadably mounted in the support body. A pair of jaw members is slidably mounted on opposite side of the support body. The jaw members have extended hook portions adapted to engage an outer periphery of a wheel element removably mounted on a stationary wheel mounting member. A pair of tubular holders is slidably mounted on opposite sides of the support body, and retained against outer faces of the jaw members to prevent lateral outward movement of the jaw members on the support body and to orient the jaw members substantially perpendicularly to the support body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: A & E Incorporated
    Inventors: Joshua Oachs, Maximilian N. Knoell
  • Patent number: 8341817
    Abstract: An disassembling tool having at least two cams has a bolt having a connecting knob at one end and a threaded section formed at another end, the connecting knob having a first through aperture, a nut screwed onto the threaded section; a tightening cap covering the connecting knob and comprising two second through apertures corresponding to the first through aperture; an axel having a head portion and another end disposed through the first through aperture and the second through apertures, a round shaft formed at a middle section of the axel axel and coaxially pivoted with the first through aperture, a first control section and a second control section having an eccentric shape formed on two ends of the round shaft, and the first and second control sections respectively and synchronously driving the second through apertures; and a control handle used to control rotational movement of the axel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Trans-Chief Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Sheng Chung
  • Publication number: 20120305323
    Abstract: A device for attaching an electric battery to a chassis of a motor vehicle, and including a first quarter-turn attachment mechanism to be rigidly connected to the chassis of the motor vehicle, and a second quarter-turn attachment mechanism to be rigidly connected to the electrical battery, the first and second quarter-turn attachment mechanisms being configured to engage to attach the electric battery to the chassis of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: RENAULT s.a.s
    Inventors: Daniel Baboy, Franck Jousse, Serge Renouard
  • Patent number: 8302935
    Abstract: The universal cable puller is a flexible elongate member having a handgrip on one end and an adapter fitting on the other end. The adapter fitting is preferably threaded and accepts a correspondingly threaded adapter. A kit of adapters may be provided. Each adapter has a different head that accepts a corresponding cable connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Inventor: Antoni Maljevic
  • Publication number: 20120246902
    Abstract: A compression tool positioned transverse to a coaxial cable, wherein the compression tool axially compresses a connector positioned on the coaxial cable while the compression tool remains transverse to the coaxial cable, wherein a plurality of linkages having a bended configuration translate transverse movement of an actuator to axial compression of at least two engagement heads. Furthermore, an associated method for providing axial compression is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • Patent number: 8276252
    Abstract: An exemplary extractor includes a support member, a contact member and a sleeve. The contact member is fixed on an end of the support member. The sleeve is slidably sleeved on the support member. Extraction protrusions are formed on an end of the sleeve, and a handle bar is formed on the other end of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhen-Xing Liu
  • Publication number: 20120228538
    Abstract: Conventionally, in hot forging of a valve umbrella portion of a hollow engine valve, poor finish accuracy has been provided, and in cold forging thereof, materials which can be used have been restricted. In addition, in the cold forging and the known hot forging, the number of steps for drawing is increased, which requires a large number of steps for intermediate heating processes such as annealing, with the result that the poor workability has been obtained. In view of this, a semi-finished product having a hollow and an expansion diameter portion is manufactured in advance (first step), and a press device for folding an outer cylinder (4) and an inner cylinder (5) around an entire die set (DS) is used, thereby performing drawing with a body of the semi-finished product as the center in a constant temperature atmosphere at any temperature between a room temperature and 870° C. (second step).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: YOSHIMURA COMPANY, MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventor: Hyoji Yoshimura
  • Patent number: 8256081
    Abstract: A bearing remover is configured to cooperate with a puller to remove a bearing from an axle. The bearing remover includes a claw that has an opening to receive a portion of the axle, and a lip that can be inserted between the bearing and the wall. The bearing remover also includes a centering component that fits about the axle. The claw and centering component are mechanically coupled to assist in maintaining the claw about the bearing, and to transmit a force to the claw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: Gideon Fridman
  • Patent number: 8256080
    Abstract: A system for manufacturing a forceps is disclosed. The system includes a forceps having first and second opposing jaw members. A compression mechanism is coupled to the pair of opposing jaw members and configured to provide and maintain a compression force between the opposing jaw members. The system also includes a load cell configured to measure an initial compression force between the opposing jaw members and a controller coupled to the load cell and configured to adjust the compression force based on a comparison between the initial compression force and a predetermined range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: TYCO Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: James S. Cunningham, Douglas A. Higley
  • Patent number: 8240018
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pulling out a terminal clamp with a fastening section for fastening the device to the terminal clamp and a grip section. The fastening section and the grip section are connected by a pivotable connection. A second fastening device for detachable fastening of the grip section to the terminal clamp is provided on this grip section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: MC Technology GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Walter, Hermann Stadler
  • Patent number: 8220137
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing caps from tubular containers, including a fixed frame provided with a grasping unit for holding a container in a fixed vertical position and a head assembly which is movable above containers of variable height along the vertical axis thereof. The head assembly has a cap receiving cavity with an upper abutment surface for matching the upper surface of the cap of containers of variable size and is provided with a plurality of movable sharpened elements for catching the cap of the container when received in said cavity. There are provided a first driving unit for moving the sharpened elements towards the cap of the container to catch it and a second driving unit for moving the sharpened elements in at least one further direction to remove the cap from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: INPECO IP Ltd.
    Inventor: Gianandrea Pedrazzini
  • Publication number: 20120174366
    Abstract: A tool for mounting a chisel on a chisel holder, having an actuating member, which has a push-off section, wherein the actuating member can be displaced along a displacement direction. It is possible to simplify changing the chisel if the actuating member can be shifted by an actuating unit. The actuating unit has a draw-in section, which is spaced apart from the push-off section and is arranged transversely with respect to the displacement direction of the actuating member. The actuating member can be power-operated bidirectionally in the displacement direction by the actuating unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: WIRTGEN GMBH
    Inventors: Günter Hähn, Martin Lenz, Thomas Lehnert, Stefan Abresch
  • Patent number: 8209832
    Abstract: The transmission seal installation kit includes a forward drum seal driver, reverse drum seal driver, a snap ring removal tool, an axle seal installer, and a handle. The tool kit is used for installing and removing a retaining seal that is fitted inside of the forward drum, reverse drum, and axle seal of a transmission, or for the removal of a coast piston from a direct and coast drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Inventors: Alvin C. Anderson, Selena A. Anderson
  • Patent number: 8181323
    Abstract: A guide (2) for inserting a fold of fabric into the batten of a Roman blind comprising a leading end (12) and a trailing end (4). A slot (10) runs from trailing end (12) to leading end (4). The slot (10) has a T-section which opens into a countersunk central area (14) towards the leading end (12) and into a bore (6) towards the trailing end (4). The bore (6) is adapted to receive a leading end of the batten (8) and a screw (18) projects from the sidewall into the bore (6) in order to engage the batten (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: SPP Industries Holdings Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Donald Craig Hailes
  • Patent number: 8161612
    Abstract: A broken tee extractor has a bulbous handle portion and a pair of tweezer arms extending downwardly from the bulbous handle portion. A narrow neck extends upwardly from the bulbous handle portion. A platform terminates the narrow neck and is supported by the narrow neck. A tee pulling member is mounted to the platform and a notch is formed between a pair of hook arms. The tee pulling member comprises the pair of hook arms and the notch. The broken tee extractor also has a pair of points disposed on the pair of tweezer arms. The pair of points are oriented inward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Man-Young Jung
  • Patent number: 8151424
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for extracting surface components having an attachment and installed within a surface. In one embodiment, a tool includes a cross member located between a lifting device and a lift plate having an engagement for engaging the attachment. A lift member extends from the lift plate extending through the cross member so as to engage the lifting device so that the lift member is mounted for tilting displacement with respect to the cross member. In another embodiment, a tool for extracting a surface component includes a cross member engaged by supports extending to the surface, for supporting the ends of the cross member above the surface while supporting the cross member against rotation with respect to the surface. Methods are also disclosed for extracting surface components above a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventors: John Dimoff, Martin Halm
  • Patent number: 8151425
    Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus for installing fasteners are disclosed. In one general aspect, a method of installing fasteners in partitions is presented. This method includes providing a threaded fastener having a first end engaged with an anchoring nut and a head at a second end. A driver head engages with the head of the threaded fastener with a driver head, and the anchor nut is then pushed through an opening to a second side of the partition. The driver head is used to then simultaneously both draw the head of the threaded fastener away from the partition and turn the head of the fastener to advance the fastener through the anchoring nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: William J. Cossart
  • Patent number: 8146221
    Abstract: A hydraulic tool for assembling and disassembling components, such as gears, bearings, etc. of a shaft, is capable of performing an external-pulling or an internal-pulling operation as desired for an object to be assembled or disassembled. The hydraulic tool includes an oil pressure assembly having a hand-operated pump, an oil storage member, a control valve, an oil pressure tank, a set of external pulling type clamping jaws, internal pulling type clamping jaws, and a bolt for assembling purpose. The hydraulic tool has high mobility and portability, is capable of performing assembling or disassembling operations at any angle and position, and is considerably enhanced in applicability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Jung-Liang Hung
  • Patent number: RE43348
    Abstract: A tool for removing valve springs and seals from an engine's intake and exhaust valves includes a bracket having apertures spaced therealong and for receiving fastening members therethrough. The tool further includes a plurality of support pedestals provided with channels extending therethrough and for receiving the fastening members respectively so that the bracket is maintained at a substantially stable position. The tool also includes a mechanism for simultaneously compressing a valve spring by exerting pressure upon a valve head keeper and retainer, thereby releasing associated locks keepers so that a user can remove the valve springs and valve seals from the valve head. The compressing mechanism cooperates with the pedestals and the bracket and is rotatable about a fulcrum axis traversing the pedestals wherein the fulcrum axis extends along a horizontal plane subjacent the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventors: Richard K. Qualman, Karen A. Qualman