Abstract: A tool structure is arranged to include a pneumatic chamber with a piston and rod mounted and directed through the chamber coaxially thereof, with a forward end of the rod terminating in a rectilinear plate received through a slot within a pneumatic reservoir of a pneumatic brake organization. The rectilinear plate is arranged for engaging a forward end of a spring member within the pneumatic brake reservoir and its compression therewithin upon application of pneumatic pressure within the tool chamber. A modification of the invention includes an alignment block received within the brake chamber to effect a latching of the engaging plate in a retracted orientation preventing its rotation.

Abstract: An offset pin puller apparatus usable with a fluid-operated actuator tool for exerting an axial pulling force on a grooved fastener pin projecting through a workpiece. Jaws mounted within the apparatus are held against axial motion while an associated collet moves axially to cam the jaws into clamped engagement with the fastener pin. The jaws are released from the fastener pin by abutment of a jaw release assembly with an inner wall of the apparatus. Such abutment effects an axial and radial separation of the jaws from the collet during a return stroke of the actuation tool.

Abstract: A nose assembly attachable to an actuating tool for pulling a pin type fastener through aligned holes in two or more workpieces includes a pin-engagement jaw structure that is locked to or unlocked from the fastener through a lost motion connection. A transverse pin that extends radially through a rear portion of the jaw structure and into an axial groove in an annular housing functions in response to axial motion of a collet member that is operated within the housing by a reciprocable piston in the actuation tool.

Abstract: A frame (20) which open at the bottom has supporting plates (22, 24, 26) and a bottommost support piece (28) connecting at least two support plates (22, 24, 26). The frame is designed to fit over lengths of pipes to be aligned. Two sets of (40, 41) clamps consisting of at least one clamp each are mounted on the frame (20). The sets of clamps (40, 41) are translatable with respect to one another. One set of clamps (40) engages one of the pipes (13) to be aligned. The other set of clamps (41) engages the other pipe (11) to be aligned. Once the pipes (11, 13) are engaged the facing ends are brought together by translating the sets of clamps (40, 41) toward each other. A roller (30) is affixed to one end of the frame (20) to facilitate movement of the apparatus (10) along a length of pipe.

Abstract: A machine which separates pallet boards from their connecting stringers by sawing essentially through their attaching nails only, thus minimizing damage to the boards so that they can be reused.In order to separate and loosen the boards so that only the nails are cut a pressing device is designed to squeeze the sides of a pallet inserted within it. Then the loosened pallet, with the boards lifted so that there is space enough for a saw blade to be inserted to cut the nails only, is sent through the previously described sawing machine.

Abstract: A cam shaft assembly (10) constructed from a plurality of lobes (14) spaced along the longitudinal axis of a tubular shaft member (12). Each lobe (14) is defined by a body portion (16) and a camming portion (20). The lobes (14) define a pair of oppositely facing radially extending side surface (22) which have axially extending shoulders (24) thereon. The shoulders (24) are for mating engagement with a gauging surface (44) to positively position the lobe (14) angularly with respect to the longitudinal axis while the lobes (14) are being secured to the tubular shaft member (12). The assembly (10) also includes bearing journals (18) on the tubular shaft member (12). A method and apparatus for making the cam shaft assembly (10) are also provided.

Abstract: Apparatus for releasably clamping a range of sizes of complex shaped articles having an upright web and laterally disposed upper and lower flanges. A first set of upper and lower flanges of an article placed on a work platform extends towards a first edge of the platform and a second set of upper and lower flanges extends towards a second edge thereof. One C-clamp on one side of the article terminating at a tip end is movable between an inactive position distant from the work platform and an active position at which the tip end grippingly engages one of the lower flanges of the article. As the C-clamp moves between the inactive and active positions, the tip end follows a path other than a continuous smooth arc so as to avoid striking the upper flange of the article. Another C-clamp, similarly constructed and operated, is provided on the other side of the article.

Abstract: The device is intended for neutralizing a residual-pressure valve, without the need to remove it, for the purpose of filling the bottle. The device comprises a tubular housing (12) designed to be fastened, in the operative position, to a connection piece (2) of the bottle sealingly and comprising at least one first lateral connector (44) for connection to a gas source, a gripper (20) seated axially in the housing (12) and stressed by a spring (38) so as, in the operative position, to penetrate into the connection piece (2) round the rod (8) of the closing member (6), and an actuator for displacing the gripper (20) axially counter to the action of the spring (38) and for simultaneously closing it so as to drive the rod (8) and lift the closing member (6) from its seat.

Abstract: The brake shoe rivet press is for removing in a single operation rivets which are arranged in rows to hold a fibrous liner to the base of a brake shoe to thereby permit removal and later replacement of the liner. The press has a frame and a punch holder fixedly carried by the frame. The punch holder has a plurality of movable punches also arranged in rows and corresponding in number to the number of rivets in the brake shoe. The press includes upper and lower rams movably carried by the frame on opposite sides of the punch holder. The lower ram is provided with a support surface for positioning and supporting the brake shoe and also includes a plurality of openings arranged in rows for receiving the spent rivets. The upper ram has an operating surface, which, when the upper ram is actuated, engages the punches so as to urge them against the rivets to remove them from the brake shoe in a single operation. A hydraulic circuit is provided for controlling the movements of the upper and lower rams.

Abstract: When aligning heavy shafts, their flanges (4, 5) are first roughly aligned, after which an expander bolt (10) is inserted through the roughly aligned flange holes (16). The expander bolts have a conical core (6) and internally conical sleeves (1, 2) arranged axially separated from each other thereon. First the sleeves (1, 2) are inserted into the relevant flange (4, 5) to the plane (50) between the shaft flanges. Then the bolt core (6) is inserted through the sleeves (1, 2), the front end of the conical section (64) passing the plane (20) between the sleeves (1, 2). In order to keep the nearest sleeve (1) at the plane (50) when the bolt core (6) is being drawn, a spacer (8) is used which is placed on the drawn end of the bolt shaft (6) and has a head (86) located between a drawing device (7) fitted on the bolt shaft (6) and the exposed end surface (41) of the adjacent shaft flange.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for applying a ferrule to a lock wire and crimping the ferrule onto the lock wire. The process utilizes a lock wire having a ferrule applied to one end and which is placed through a plurality of threaded fasteners with a free end of a lock wire extending beyond the last of the threaded fasteners. The free end of the lock wire is inserted through a ferrule held in the apparatus and through a tensioning rod. Movement of the tensioning rod exerts a predetermined tension on the lock wire at which time the device crimps the ferrule onto the lock wire to retain it in place at the desired tension.

Abstract: A puller is vertically movably mounted on a transport cart and includes a base assembly having at least a pair of puller jaws pivotally mounted thereto. The puller jaws are pivotally moved relative to the base assembly by means of a cam ring which is axially moved with respect to the base assembly by means of a plurality of hydraulic cylinders connected thereto. A hydraulic ram is mounted in the base assembly and has a ram point adapted to engage the end of the shaft upon which the gear is mounted.

Abstract: A substantially continuous tube-pulling operation is performed through the use of a plurality of pulling deivces, each of which is designed to partially pull a tube from its associated holder. By operating the pulling devices in a consecutive and repetitive fashion, the tube can be completely stripped from the holder in a single continuous operation.

Abstract: Tools for the disassembly of a universal joint comprise two embodiments, a pull-type tool and a push-type tool. In the pull-type tool, a pulling force is exerted on a yoke member other than the yoke member from which a journal bearing is to be removed, an opposite pushing force is exerted on that end or collar portion of the yoke member containing the journal bearing to be removed, and a cylinder/piston combination interposed between the pulling assembly and the pushing assembly operates to cause the exertion of the pulling and pushing forces, so that the journal bearing is forced out of the collar portion adjacent to the pushing assembly. With respect to the push-type tool, a cylinder/piston combination is mounted on a pushing or support assembly, and the cylinder/piston combination is operated to force the piston downward so as to exert a pushing force via the pushing assembly on the universal joint cross, thus forcing the far side journal bearing out of its yoke member.

Abstract: A tool device for use in replacing an instrument (12) or another device which, in the operative position thereof, is surrounded by an instrument housing which may be coupled into a fluid line, especially at a critical location and/or in a place difficult to get at, e.g. under water, and/or within risky surroundings, and wherein said instrument (12), in the operative position thereof, is locked against extraction/pushing-out with respect to the instrument housing. Also, the invention comprises an instrument housing and a locking tool for use together with such an instrument (12), as well as a method for replacing the instrument.

Abstract: The hydraulically powered locking puller device comprises a base assembly about a central axis, a camming assembly circumferentially about the base assembly, and an hydraulic module axially centered within the base assembly. The base assembly has a cylindrical housing wall united to an anchor ring carrying at least two claw members and having an internally threaded cylindrical surface. The camming assembly includes a mooring ring mounted on the housing wall of the base assembly for axial movement therealong and a cam ring axially spaced from a coupler on the mooring ring. The cam ring is in camming relationship to the claw members.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for automatically inserting a ferrule over a safety cable, tensioning the cable and crimping the ferrule onto the safety cable, and cutting off excess cable. The apparatus is used with a safety cable having a ferrule applied to one end and which is placed through a plurality of threaded fasteners in a pattern. A free end is inserted through a ferrule held in the device and gripped by a tension cylinder. Movement of the tension cylinder exerts a predetermined tension on the safety cable. The device then crimps the ferrule onto the safety cable to retain the safety cable in place at the desired tension. The end of the safety cable extending beyond the attached ferrule is automatically cut off to complete the process.

Abstract: A tool for axially removing a defect-containing length portion from a steam generator tubesheet primary side grips the tube length portion on both sides of the defect by radially outwardly moving gripper structure in the form of expanding ferrules (16,20) or collet spring fingers (60). Structure in the form of a central mandrel member (12, 13 or 50, 52, 54) moves axially to actuate the gripper structure. A sleeve (62) separately actuated on the mandrel (50) assists this action in the collet spring finger (60) embodiment. Movement of the defect-containing length portion requires an initial cutting of the tube-to-tubesheet weld, and for convenience, separation of the tube length portion from the remainder of the tube. Hydraulic structure (32, 56, 64) provides the motion axially of the grippers' actuators (14, 22, 23 or 58, 66) on either side of the defect either independently or together.

Abstract: A tool assembly for installing and removing a fastening apparatus in a mechanical joint between two or more elements includes a rod which is axially movable, a plurality of tools positionable on the movable rod, and a power source for moving the rod member between first and second positions. The fastening apparatus includes a reusable fastening member and a disposable and deformable ring adapted to be deformed into the joint by said tool assembly. The tools can be manipulated into various positions on the movable rod for installing and removing the fastening apparatus. Securing together large size elements, such as cutting edges and tooth adapters on earthmoving buckets and blades, using conventional nut and bolt threaded fasteners, requires extremely large service tools and considerable time and effort by several service personnel. The threaded fasteners are generally not reusable due to corrosion abrasive wear.

Abstract: A flange spreading implement includes a set of pins freely slide into the bolt holes of the flanges to be spread apart. The pins are of a size selected to bind in the flange bolt holes upon the application of a moment to the pins. Arms are connected to the pins and extend beyond the periphery of the flanges to be spread. A force applier, such as a hydraulic motor or screw, is used to apply a force to the arms in a direction generally parallel to the axis of the flanges. This imparts a moment to the pins, causing them to bind in the bolt holes and thereby grip the flanges. The force applier applies sufficient force to spread the flanges apart to allow a valve, meter, flow treater, gasket, orifice plate or the like, to be removed from between the flanges.

Abstract: Molded plastic overlays or trim members for upholstered furniture are provided with at least two special collar-type nails having two pointed ends with a collar therebetween. One of the pointed ends of the collar nails is assembled in apparatus disclosed in the application, while the other pointed end of each pair of collar nails is hammered into the frame of furniture by the manufacturer or upholsterer as part of the final assembly of chairs, sofas, and the like.

Abstract: Removing the draft key from a so-called E-type railway car coupler can be a difficult job. A relatively simple tool for removing a key of the type including a flanged head includes a pair of parallel hydraulic cylinders, a yoke interconnecting one end of the cylinders, piston rods extending out of the other end of the cylinders, a sleeve in the yoke parallel to the cylinders, an elongated shaft for removable mounting in the sleeve, a latch for retaining the shaft in the sleeve, and a socket in the outer free end of the shaft for receiving the head of the key, whereby with the shaft in the sleeve and connected to a key, extension of the piston rods against the coupler pocket pushes the cylinders, and consequently the sleeve and shaft outwardly to pull the key from the coupler.

Abstract: A device and method for connecting together elements such as fasteners using a tension element such as wire or cable extending through the elements includes an installation tool having an elongated handle portion having at its distal end a retaining socket for a ferrule to be permanently crimped to a tensioning element that has been threaded through a series of elements or fasteners to be interconnected by the wire or cable. A tension element movable longitudinally along the tool axis grips the tension wire or cable and withdraws it generally along the axis of the tool handle after the tension element has been threaded through the objects to be connected together until a predetermined tension is applied to the wire or cable. Thereafter, the ferrule is permanently deformed by a punch element so that it is permanently secured to the tension wire or cable, following which the wire or cable outboard of the ferrule is cut to leave the tensioned wire in place with the elements fastened together.

Abstract: A tamping tool removal system including a collar that houses a plurality of hydraulic fluid actuated pistons. The collar fits around the shank of the tamping tool with a channel groove in the collar receiving an annular ring on the shank. When hydraulic fluid extends the pistons against the retainer, the engagement between the ring and channel groove separates the tamping tool from the retainer. A retaining washer has a slot in its side for slidable mounting on a bolt without removal of the bolt from the shank. Tightening the bolt against the retaining washer presses the retaining washer against a surface of the tamping tool retainer to draw the shank tightly into a bore in the tamping tool retainer.

Abstract: An installation tool for pin and collar fastener assemblies includes an ejector rod slidably mounted in an axial blind bore in the actuator portion of the tool. Within the blind end of the axial bore is an elongated resilient bumper adapted to engage the ejector rod to absorb momentum and energy associated with high speed movement of a severed pintail. The resilient bumper minimizes shock loading of the ejector rod and thereby prolongs the ejector rod service life.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing a new bull gear onto a trunnion shaft of a BOF, the apparatus comprising a first stop removably attached to the end face of a turnnion shaft, a gear press shaft extending through an aperture within the first stop means, the gear press shaft having a first end portion with an enlarged segment inserted into a recess provided within the trunnion shaft, a second stop adjustably attached to a second end portion of the gear press shaft, a gear press plate removably attached to the gear and encircling the gear press shaft between the first and second stops and a jack means located between the gear press plate and the second stop.

Abstract: This invention is a new device for installing press fit couplings to join steel pipelines. This apparatus is a joining press which fits inside the pipes to be joined and grabs them on their inside surfaces. It then pulls the pipes together, forcing the pipe ends into the coupling. The invention is comprised of two hydraulically operated grippers to grip the pipe and a hydraulically operated cylinder to pull the pipes together. The entire press is controlled using only two hydraulic lines. The grippers can be retracted and the apparatus moved within the pipeline from one joint to the next.

Abstract: A tool is provided for removing a spindle extending from the wheel assembly of a motor vehicle from its corresponding spindle support. Such a spindle has a first end fixed to the wheel assembly, a middle region that is wedged into a spindle support, and free end that extends outwardly from the spindly support. The present invention is a tool comprised of a frame, attachment means to engage the frame to the spindle support in a spaced apart relation thereto, and means to support a hydraulic press positioned between the frame and the free end, the press being adapted to apply a force between the frame and spindle support and push the spindle out of its associated spindle support.

Abstract: Process and apparatus are disclosed for removing and replacing the hold down beams of fluid circulating jet pumps mounted in a nuclear reactor. The disclosed process and apparatus are operable from a position such as the refueling bridge remote from the reactor and while the refueling cavity surrounding the reactor is flooded with moderator fluid.

Abstract: Parts such as bearings are press-fitted into a workpiece by an automatic system which includes a positioning device for positioning a workpiece, and a pressing device for press-fitting a part into the workpiece which is positioned by the positioning device. The positioning device includes a jig base having a stationary reference surface, a support table movable toward and away from the stationary reference surface, and a pusher unit for pushing the support table to create a gap between an end surface of the workpiece and the stationary reference surface when the workpiece is placed on the support table. The pressing device includes a presser unit including a presser rod for holding the part thereon, the presser unit being movable toward and away from the support table, and an actuator for pressing the end surface of the workpiece against the stationary reference surface to position the workpiece before the part is press-fitted into the workpiece by the presser rod.

Abstract: A fixture for removing a rusted hub or collar from the end of a shaft, especially a fan from a motor shaft, comprises the following: a cylindrical body with a deep longitudinal groove adapted to accept the motor shaft in the center of the body (in such a position that the body axis and shaft axis are colinear); clamps to hold the shaft tight in the groove; hydraulic pistons in bores in the body, the pistons emerging from an end of the body adjacent the hub; and a plate attached to the exterior piston ends, for bearing against the hub. When pressurized fluid is admitted to galleries in the body, force is exerted upon the pistons, which force the plate against the hub. Since the body is clamped to the shaft, the hub is forced along the shaft and off the end. The invention is adapted to fit in the restricted space between a motor and a fan where ordinary tools cannot reach. The clamps may be simply screws threaded through the body to bear against the shaft within the groove.

Abstract: Methods and tools for installing fasteners of the lockbolt type. The fastener is pulled through cooperating apertures in a stackup of parts being joined by a tool with jaws which can be closed to grip the pintail of the fastener and then retracted to seat the fastener. A collar is swaged onto a grooved section of the fastener's shank and the pintail is broken off to complete the installation of the fastener.

Abstract: A wheel end play measuring device including a pneumatic actuator attached to the wheel with its rod in axial alignment with the wheel axle and an indicator associated with the actuator rod to indicate the axial end play of the wheel bearing. Adjustment of the wheel relative to the axle for setting the wheel bearings at the desired tightness is accomplished by tightening the adjustment nut to a solid condition, actuating the pneumatic cylinder to pull the wheel to the outboard limit of the end play, setting the indicator to zero, and backing off the adjustment nut until the desired end play setting is shown on the indicator.

Abstract: A device for connecting together elements such as fasteners using a tension element such as wire or cable extending through the elements includes an installation tool having an elongated handle portion having at its distal end a retaining socket for a ferrule to be permanently crimped to a tensioning element that has been threaded through a series of elements of fasteners to be interconnected by the wire or cable. A tension element movable longitudinally along the tool axis grips the tension wire or cable and withdraws it generally along the axis of the tool handle after the tension element has been threaded through the objects to be connected together until a predetermined tension is applied to the wire or cable. Thereafter, the ferrule is permanently deformed by a punch element so that it is permanently secured to the tension wire or cable, following which the wire or cable outboard of the ferrule is cut to leave the tensioned wire in place with the elements fastened together.

Abstract: A device for dismantling a universal joint is provided and consists of a C-shaped housing having a fork at lower end and an abutment at upper end to fit between a first arm of a first yoke member of the universal joint. A main piston extends vertically from the housing and has a bar transversely attached to its distal end. A hydraulic mechanism within the housing will force the main piston downwardly so that the transverse bar will bear against arms of a second yoke member of the universal joint to cause a cap from a second arm of the first yoke member to disengage from a cross shaft of the universal joint.

Abstract: A device for removing rivets connecting a brake lining to a brake shoe is provided. The brake shoe is supported and clamped adjacent the rivets. A rivet punch advances through the lining and shoe to expel the rivets. A brake shoe support enables the shoe to be moved relative to the rivet punch in interactive successive steps to remove all rows of rivets attaching the brake lining and brake shoe. Since rivet patterns vary, advantageously the device includes indexing means to align a row of punches with a row of rivets. Additionally, gag means are provided to disable selected punches within the row of punches to match the rivet pattern.

Abstract: A simple, hydraulically powered tool for removing and installing the camshaft bushings of an internal combustion engine including an elongated shaft adapted to extend through the camshaft bearing journals to a hydraulic unit which is adapted to be reversibly mounted at one end of the engine to apply either a pushing or pulling force to the shaft. The elongated shaft includes a plurality of axially spaced annular grooves which are adapted to receive a first slotted collar at one end for interconnecting the shaft to the piston of the hydraulic unit and a second slotted collar at the other end to interconnect the shaft to a slotted bushing support mandrel which is adapted to be slid onto the shaft for engagement with a bushing to be installed or removed.

Abstract: A power driven tool holder for handling apparatus comprises a socket to which a plurality of pincer members are pivotally connected. Each pincer member includes a two-armed lever having a first end where a tool member may be mounted and a second end carrying a cam follower. A cam head common to all pincer members is hydraulically displaceable and is provided with cam tracks individually adapted to the desired displacement of the allocated lever whose cam follower engages the respective cam tracks.

Abstract: A Holland cylinder removal tool is set forth for use in removing a fifth wheel cylinder from an associated fifth wheel mount. The tool includes a plurality of spaced parallel and aligned arms, each extending from a respective fluid cylinder end and a piston of the fluid cylinder wherein the arms are extensible and retractable with respect to one another and are each formed with a "U" shaped jaw at a terminal end of each arm for securement adjacent a spring assembly associated with a pneumatic cylinder of the Holland fifth wheel mount to compress the springs and enable removal of the associated pins connecting the air cylinder to the cores aligned with the air cylinder within the springs.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for remotely inserting and feeding a sleeve within a selected tube to be serviced mounted in a tubesheet of a nuclear steam generator, so as to relieve reverse forces generated during the insertion and feeding of the sleeve and to reduce operator interaction. The device includes a tool having a frame, at least one gripper unit having gripping fingers which extend from a top plate of the tool for detachably suspending the frame from a tube in close proximity to the selected tube. The gripper unit also includes a hydraulically actuated cylinder for retracting the gripping fingers toward the top plate of the tool to forcibly position the tool against the underside of the tubesheet. An advancing assembly supported by the frame is also provided for remotely inserting and feeding the sleeve into the selected tube. This advancing assembly is vibrated by way of a vibrator mounted thereon.

Abstract: A bushing extractor/installer apparatus for extracting an existing bushing having an axial throughbore from a vehicular suspension spring and installing a replacement bushing therein. The apparatus comprises a threaded rod, a shell portion, and a pair of circular disks: one disk for extraction of the existing bushing, the other disk for installation of the replacement bushing. The threaded rod is slidably sequentially inserted through a hydraulic ram having a throughbore, the shell portion with a cavity thereof being directed toward the bushing to be extracted, the bushing and the extraction disk. The shell portion being larger than and the extraction disk being smaller than the spring opening containing the bushing, the ram, in cooperation with the threaded rod and the extraction disk, urges the bushing into the cavity of the shell portion.

Abstract: The brake shoe rivet press is for removing in a single operation rivets which are arranged in rows to hold a fibrous liner to the base of a brake shoe to thereby permit removal and later replacement of the liner. The press has a frame and a punch holder fixedly carried by the frame. The punch holder has a plurality of movable punches also arranged in rows and corresponding in number to the number of rivets in the brake shoe. The press includes upper and lower rams movably carried by the frame on opposite sides of the punch holder. The lower ram is provided with a support surface for positioning and supporting the brake shoe and also includes a plurality of openings arranged in rows for receiving the spent rivets. The upper ram has an operating surface, which, when the upper ram is actuated, engages the punches so as to urge them against the rivets to remove them from the brake shoe in a single operation. A hydraulic circuit is provided for controlling the movements of the upper and lower rams.

Abstract: A jack and adaptor combination for use in lifting the journaled end of a piston connecting rod of a large industrial engine. The jack has a main body within which a piston shaft is reciprocatingly received. The adaptor has a main body in the form of a plate member, and the plate member has opposed faces. One of the faces has a safety rod device extending therefrom and the opposed face has a plurality of upstanding rod engaging pins extending therefrom in opposition to the safety rod device. The marginal free end of the piston shaft and the safety rod device telescopingly engage one another in a removable and slidable manner while the upstanding pins have opposed ends, with one end being affixed to the plate member and the other end freely extending therefrom so that the pins are received within bolt holes of the rod end. The pins are opposed to the mount means. The plate member, the pins, and the mount member are arranged to be free of the crankshaft journal as the rod end is engaged and lifted.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for removing coil wire from a stator. The apparatus includes a stator support for holding the stator in a fixed position relative to a wire remover. The remover includes a push rod, of substantially the same shape as a stator slot, in cross-section, and a piston-cylinder unit for reciprocally moving the push rod within a stator slot. For removing the wire, opposing end turns of the stator coil are severed from each end of the stator. The push rod is positioned over and in alignment with the stator slot and brought into contact with the wire. Upon actuation of the piston, the push rod is moved through the stator slot to clear the slot of wire and insulation. The stator support is provided with a slotted foot member which engages a bottom surface of the stator adjacent the slot to prevent breakage of teeth defining the stator slot. The stator support also includes apparatus for engaging the bore of the stator for holding the stator in a fixed position relative to the wire remover.

Abstract: Process and apparatus are disclosed for removing and replacing the hold down beams of fluid circulating jet pumps mounted in a nuclear reactor. The disclosed process and apparatus are operable from a position such as the refueling bridge remote from the reactor and while the refueling cavity surrounding the reactor is flooded with moderator fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved king pin pressing tool. The tool comprises a three-sided structure forming a chamber having two openings therein, one opening in the top of the structure with a second opening in the back side thereof. The first opening receives a portion of an I-beam and acts to secure the tool against the I-beam during the pressing operation. The second opening in the top of the structure is adapted to receive the king pin as it is pressed out of the I-beam. The chamber that is formed by the three-sided structure is adapted to receive the hydraulic jack that is utilized in pressing the king pin out of the I-beam.

Abstract: A rack, with a plurality of test tubes arranged on it, in m columns and n rows, is transported into a main housing by a rack-inlet mechanism. In the main housing, tube-extracting mechanism extracts the tubes from rack, row by row, while the rack is being transported by a rack-transporting mechanism. The tubes are then conveyed, one by one, by a tube-conveying mechanism. A plug-extracting mechanism pulls each test tube conveyed by the mechanism and the plug closing this tube, away from each other, while holding the tube and the plug, thereby extracting the plug from the test tube. The test tubes are further conveyed by the tube-conveying mechanism after the plugs have been extracted from them. The tubes are then inserted by a tube-inserting mechanism row by row, into a vacant rack transported by the rack-transporting mechanism. After a predetermined number of rows of test tubes have been inserted into this rack, a rack-outlet mechanism transports the rack from said main housing.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel nose assembly for an installation tool for crimping or swaging nuts onto threaded bolts to form a lock-bolt combination. The nose assembly is configured such that its spindle has a bight section or slot to receive a projected head of a pull piston. This provides quick engagement and disengagement of the nose assembly from the installation tool that allows easier and faster change without the use of special tooling.

Abstract: A tool for the extraction of bushings, bearings or other similar objects pressed into blind holes.The preferred embodiment of the invention consists of a cylinder tube 1, with a blind head 2 attached, and sealed by blind head seal 5. The piston 3 is joined to the rod 4 which travels through the rod hole 12 and is sealed by the piston seal 6 in the inner diameter of cylinder tube 1.The blind hole bushing and bearing remover is used by installing the appropriate nose piece (ball type, bushing/bearing removal nose piece 8; or self-threading, tapered type, bushing/bearing removal nose piece 17) into the bushing or bearing to be removed. Pushing media (grease) is introduced under pressure, and travels through check valve (grease fitting) receptacle and linear hole 7, thus moving piston 3, and extending rod 4 through the appropriate nose piece.

Abstract: A tube pulling device for extracting a tube from a tube sheet includes a cylindrical housing having an operating chamber with an opening at the forward end thereof and the rear end of the operating chamber being closed. A front piston is reciprocally disposed in the operating chamber and provided with an axial passage therethrough. A tubular extension is slidably disposed in the operating chamber opening and is connected to the front piston. The tubular extension includes a plurality of spaced jaws for engaging the bore of the tube to be extracted. A rear piston is provided and reciprocally disposed in the operating chamber. The rear piston includes a piston rod disposed within the axial passage of the front piston and extends for slidable movement in the operating chamber opening. An expansion device is interconnected to the piston rod and extends through the tubular extension of the front piston.