Abstract: The stator includes a stator core having a plurality of slots; and a plurality of windings composed of coil units formed by winding coil strands a certain number of times and having a plurality of straight portions and coil end portions joining the ends of adjacent straight portions, the windings being incorporated into the stator core by inserting the plurality of straight portions into the slots in sequence at intervals of a certain number of slots and allowing the coil end portions to protrude axially outward from the ends of the stator core.

Abstract: A tool for brake spring maintenance provides the ability both to release brake springs and then hold them out of the way for removal and replacement of brake shoes or for other maintenance operations related to drum brake arrangements. A main support bar is adapted to be received on an exposed wheel mounting member. The bar has a pair of threaded pins and cooperating threaded nuts for controlled axial movement of the pins. The pins have hooked ends and are situated for engaging respective brake springs whenever the tool is properly positioned on the exposed wheel mounting member. By rotating the threaded nuts to move the pins a set axial distance with the pin hooked ends engaged with the brake springs, such springs can be drawn back from their hold on the brake shoes, to permit disassembly and maintenance of the entire drum brake arrangement.

Abstract: A tool for spreading apart opposed spring biased brake drum shoes adjacent one end to facilitate access to a brake cylinder. The tool includes a pair of fork members having depending prongs mounted on a shaft having screw threads along its length. A first of the fork members is carried in a stationary position relative the length of the shaft while the second of the fork members is carried for driven motion by the screw threads longitudinally of the shaft. In operation the fork members are positioned to be substantially together so that they may be engaged with a projectioning surface of each opposed brake shoe. The shaft is rotated causing the fork members and said brake shoes to be moved in diverging directions a distance sufficient to separate the brake shoes from the cylinder.

Abstract: A wheel pulling apparatus and method for removing vehicle wheels by pushing against the mounting studs of a motor vehicle wheel assembly. The invention is designed to remove or break uni-mount wheels from large wheel assemblies. A push plate is positioned onto the wheel by at least one receiver. At least two threaded grappling hooks are affixed to the wheel, and the threaded portion of the grappling hooks are slid through slots in the push plate. Washers are inserted and nuts are tightened onto the threaded portion. The nuts are then alternately tightened causing the push plate to snug onto mounting studs and to pull the wheel from the wheel assembly.

Abstract: A bearing removal tool and method of removing a bearing assembly for the wheel hub is provided. The bearing removal tool includes an elongated bar having a fixed end portion and a free end portion which is offset from the fixed end portion, and a cup which is adapted to engage the outer race of a bearing assembly without interfering with other components, such as a tone wheel, associated with the bearing assembly. A driving member is operably coupled between the elongated bar and the cup to urge the cup away from the elongated bar, thereby removing the bearing assembly from the wheel hub.

Abstract: A windshield jack includes a linear actuator operable between retracted and extended conditions. The actuator includes telescoping inner and outer tubes. A reversible drive motor connected to the outer tube includes a threaded drive shaft which engages a the inner tube, a base member for positioning on the front seat of a vehicle, and a windshield contact member to engage the windshield. Motor rotation in one direction moves the inner tube to extend the actuator. Motor rotation in the opposite direction moves the inner tube to retract the actuator. The base member may be a straight crossbar, a foot pad, or a bowed crossbar. The windshield contact member may be a crossbar, a suction cup, or a crossbar with suction cups along it.

Abstract: A tool is provided to remove a snap ring from a shaft of a machine such as a small gas or electric motor. The tool includes two pins that engage the ends of the snap ring and a mechanism for advancing the pins to move the snap ring around the shaft and ultimately off the shaft.

Abstract: A hockey stick blade tool comprises a base and a pair of clamp assemblies mounted to the base. One clamp assembly is fixed to the base with the other being movable along the base length. To remove a blade, the shaft of a hockey stick is clamped in the fixed assembly and the blade is clamped in the movable assembly. The movable assembly is translated along the base in a direction away from the fixed clamp assembly to withdraw the blade from the shaft. The base also includes provision to provide heat during blade removal. The base has a pivotal cover which encloses the joint area between the blade end and the shaft end. A source of heat can be directed underneath the cover to heat the joint area to facilitate blade removal.

Abstract: A solid, steel plug includes a disc-shaped plug portion and a disc-shaped flange on one of the plug portion and extending radially outwardly therefrom. The plug can be advanced into an oil gallery access hole in a cylinder head of an engine to seal the hole. A tool is disclosed for urging the plug into the hole. The tool includes a base that is configured for flushly fitting on the head over the access hole, and a bolt that is threadably engaged with the base for urging the plug into sealing engagement within the hole.

Abstract: A method for removing a defective vehicular wheel cylinder without requiring removal of the brake shoes and various springs of the drum brake system which remain attached to the brake assembly.

Abstract: Assembly (12) to clamp a rolling ring (10) associated with a ring-bearing shaft (11) of a rolling mill stand, the clamping assembly (12) comprising a labyrinth ring (13), an alignment bush (18), a cap (15), a spacer (14), a closure flange (16) and a locking screw (17), means (30, 31) performing rotational clamping by frontal coupling being included between the cap (15) and the rolling ring (10), the spacer (14) having a frontal abutment (33) against the cap (15) and abutment means (40) against the rolling ring (10) and being associated axially with the cap (15) by means of key means (23), the key means (23) cooperating with seatings (25) provided in the spacer (14) in a longitudinally sliding manner, the spacer (14) defining a first gap (29a) of a required width between the opposed surfaces of the cap (15) and of the rolling ring (10) and a second gap (29b) between the means (30, 31) performing rotational clamping by frontal coupling.

Abstract: An extractor for use in removing a solid, smooth, press fit shaft from a sing where access to the shaft is restricted. The extractor has a jacket and a collet. The collet fits around the shaft and the collet in turn fits within the jacket. The exterior of the collet end within which the shaft is placed is tapered and this tapered portion of the collet fits within a similarly tapered bore in the jacket. The collet has a threaded end opposite the tapered portion and the threaded end protrudes from the jacket when the tapered portion is fully seated within the tapered bore of the jacket. A nut is placed onto the threaded end and tightened such that the collet is pulled further into the jacket. The movement of the tapered portion within the tapered bore creates a wedging action which forces the collet against the shaft. As the nut is further tightened, the collet grips the shaft tighter.

Abstract: A removal tool for removing a bonded surface mount component from a printed wiring board. The removal tool comprises a printed wiring board holder for securing the printed wiring board. A base plate is provided and first and second end blocks are fastened to the base plate. The holder is slidable between the first and second end blocks. Two transverse guide shafts extend between the first and second end blocks. A main slide block is slidably attached to two transverse guide shafts, and is slidable along the shafts in response to rotation of the threaded rod. A torque application member is coupled to the surface mount component and to the main slide block for applying a downward force to the surface mount component during removal thereof. A threaded rod is rotatably disposed through the second end block and the torque application means that is rotatable to shear the bond between the surface mount component and the printed wiring board.

Abstract: A bearing pusher to remove a bearing from a shaft has a split anchor block that can be placed over the shaft at any point desired. The split block is then fixed together; and, a plurality of set screws engage the shaft or, preferably, enter a groove in the shaft to hold the anchor block in place. A split pusher block can be placed over the shaft between the anchor block and the bearing, and the parts fixed together. Screws pass through threaded holes in the anchor block and engage sockets in the pusher block, so that rotation of the screws causes motion of the pusher block longitudinally along the shaft.

Abstract: A machine (28) for use in removing first and second mandrels (20) from a stringer assembly (26) that includes a composite I-beam and the mandrels is disclosed. The mandrels are located in channels on opposite sides of the composite I-beam. The machine includes a framework (30) having an elongate platform (36) for supporting the stringer assembly (26). Mounted on the framework are a plurality of stations (32) located long the longitudinal platform (36). Each station includes first and second movable platforms (42) mounted to opposite sides of the longitudinal platform from one another. Each platform includes a clamp (38 and 40) for sequentially clamping the stringer assembly to the framework when the mandrels are being removed. The movable platforms are attached to the mandrels. A jackscrew mechanism moves the movable platforms with respect to one another when the sides of the stringer assembly are clamped to the platform.

Abstract: A method for attachment to an overhead crane for removing the bearing assembly from a vertical centrifugal pump system without removing the motor. The apparatus includes a rigid C-shaped frame which is attached by a pulley to an overhead crane and also includes a pivotal attachment on the opposite end of the frame which is removably connected to the bearing assembly. Intermediate and vertically aligned with the ends of the frame is a horizontal displacement control member which is removably connected to the bearing assembly at a point vertically above the pivotal attachment. Horizontal displacement of the horizontal displacement control member will cause a rotating of the bearing assembly about the pivotal attachment allowing clearance and lateral removal of the bearing assembly from the vertical pump system.

Abstract: A tool for relieving strain on a plurality of serially connected elements, such as, electrical insulators in a strong of insulators. The tool has two separate rachetable turnbuckles that each actuate a pair of opposite-hand jack screws. A strain diverter collar having a set of strain diverter halves is clamped around an electrical insulator and is releasably secured to corresponding jack screws actuated by the rachetable turnbuckles. In one embodiment, another set of strain diverter halves is clamped around another electrical insulator and is releasably secured to the other corresponding jack screws so that racheting of the turnbuckles in one direction relieves strain on the insulators and in the other direction reapplies strain on the insulators.

Abstract: Device for removing a bearing assembly from a shaft including a tapered adapter for securing a bearing assembly to a shaft that includes a radial opening therethrough extending along the length thereof and further defines a groove extending about at least a portion of the circumference of the adapter and being located proximate the large end of the adapter. The device also includes a removal ring with a holding lip for mating with the groove extending about the circumference of the tapered adapter and is provided so as to apply a separating force between the bearing assembly and the removal ring for releasing a bearing assembly from a shaft.

Abstract: A device for mounting and/or dismounting a bearing on a shaft incorporating a tapered clamping sleeve between bearing and shaft and an arrangement for mutual axial displacement of the bearing and clamping sleeve in at least one axial direction, which arrangement incorporates at least one wedge-pointed screw arranged, when being screwed in towards the shaft to cause a mutual displacement in axial direction between the clamping sleeve and the bearing by wedge action. The bearing is situated in a surrounding sleeve-shaped member significant axial space beside the bearing at least on one side. The arrangement for displacement of bearing incorporates at least one radial flange, axially affixed to the clamping sleeve. The wedge-pointed screw is arranged to be screwed in substantially radially through holes in the bearing housing, for exerting the axial wedge force between the flange and an inner race ring of the bearings.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for press fitting characterized in permitting the simultaneous measurement of a press fitting body with the press fitting, and characterized in improving the accuracy of the press fitting.

Abstract: An apparatus for attachment to an overhead crane for removing the bearing assembly from a vertical centrifugal pump system without removing the motor. The apparatus includes a rigid C-shaped frame which is attached by a pulley to an overhead crane and also includes a pivotal attachment on the opposite end of the frame which is removably connected to the bearing assembly. Intermediate and vertically aligned with the ends of the frame is a horizontal displacement control member which is removably connected to the bearing assembly at a point vertically above the pivotal attachment. Horizontal displacement of the horizontal displacement control member will cause a rotating of the bearing assembly about the pivotal attachment allowing clearance and lateral removal of the bearing assembly from the vertical pump system.

Abstract: A compact disc brake piston retraction tool and method for retracting a disc brake piston is provided for moving a disc brake piston into a retracted position in the cylinder position in the cylinder bore of a disc brake caliper in order to allow the replacement of worn disc brake pads. The tool includes a threaded bolt, and a threaded collar, which bolt-collar assembly can operate alone or be attached to a brace support wall to enable the invention to be braced against the caliper arms opposite the brake piston to allow pressure to be exerted on the disc brake piston by the rotation of the collar around the threaded bolt thereby causing the bolt-collar assembly to lengthen and exert pressure against the disc brake piston by a variety of means such as directly, by a piston bearing plate, or a brake pad attached to the brake piston.

Abstract: A tool (1) for extracting expansion sleeves (2) of expansion anchor assembles includes an axially extending tubular shaft with a conical external thread (1b) at its leading end to be inserted into a borehole (9) in a structural member (3). The external thread tapers inwardly to the leading end. At its trailing end the shaft (1a) has a force applying member or members. The shaft (1a) has a central axially extending through hole (1d) for laterally enclosing an anchor bolt (4). After the expansion sleeve is relieved of expanding force by hammering the anchor bolt (4) into the borehole, the external thread (1b) on the extracting tool (1) is screwed into a gap between the anchor bolt (4) and the expansion sleeve (2). External thread (1b) cuts into the inner wall (2b) of the expansion sleeve (2) as the extracting tool is screwed in and, as a result, forms a positively locked connection with the expansion sleeve.

Abstract: Speed reducer, such as a screw conveyor drive, adapted to receive a shaft within a tapered sleeve. The shaft includes a tapered portion adapted for engagement with the corresponding tapered portion of the sleeve on one side of the housing when the shaft is inserted into the bore. On the other side of the housing, a split bushing is provided for receipt within the sleeve, the split bushing including a tapered surface for mating engagement with the tapered surface on the sleeve. A retainer plate is provided that is adapted to be placed on the end of the shaft extending through the bore. The retainer plate has a center hole for receipt of a capscrew through the retainer plate and into the shaft to securely maintain the shaft in place. The retainer plate further has a plurality of holes dimensioned so that the head and shank of screws may extend therethrough and a plurality of holes dimensioned so that only the shank of the screws can extend therethrough.

Abstract: A method of removing cylinder plugs from glove box locks in all vehicles which use this system. Consists of using a tool assembly which has two holes to hold onto the lock case, a knob at the top for turning the threaded tappered shaft so the fingers will spread the cylinder plug holding tabs, releasing the cylinder plug so the threaded tappered shaft can travel further down, pushing the cylinder plug out of the lock case.

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 device for setting an anchor rod (3) in a borehole includes a housing (4) and a socket (5). The socket (5) is made up of a sleeve (6) and a liner (7). The sleeve (6) is rotatable relative to the housing (4) and the liner (7). The liner (7) is in threaded engagement with the anchor rod (3) by a standard thread and with the sleeve (6) by a fine pitch thread (6c). Due to the fine pitch thread engagement of the sleeve (6) and the liner (7), by rotating the sleeve (6), which remains axially stationary, the liner (7) and the anchor rod (3) are moved axially with the anchor and also moving axially relative to an expansion sleeve (2) so that the expansion sleeve (2) is expanded into an undercut in the borehole.

Abstract: A packer joint is provided for mounting on a vessel or pipeline entry valve which includes a stinger guide and an adjustable packer seal. A driving mechanism is mounted on the packer joint to which the stinger is connected for insertion through the packer joint into the vessel or pipe line. Improved clamping collets are mounted within the packer joint to retain the stinger in the desired position after insertion. A safety cap is provided for mounting on or around the packer joint and exposed end of the stinger after the stinger is inserted and the driving mechanism removed.

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: A jig for assembling a Kellems grip connection on a coaxial cable has a p of spaced members having aligned apertures extending therethrough and means for securing the two members with their apertures in alignment. One of the members is formed by a pair of abutting elements with opposed edges having recesses therein which cooperatively provide the aperture extending therethrough, and these elements also have cooperating elements on their faces which seat the end of the collapsible sleeve of a Kellems grip connector placed therebetween. The members are moved relative to each other to collapse the Kellems grip sleeve and effect its radial expansion to permit the feeding through the sleeve of bundles of reinforcing strands of the cable to a point where they can be looped about the Kellems grip mesh adjacent its connector element.

Abstract: A portable bow press for facilitating repair and adjustment of an archer's compound-type bow is disclosed which includes a first elongated member having a threaded aperture formed centrally therein and removable structure at each end for engaging the ends of each of the bow limbs. A second elongated member is threaded through the threaded aperture to engage the handle of the bow and apply a force against the handle to remove tension from the bow string and tension cable to allow needed repairs to the various elements of the bow. A sleeve member is mounted on the second elongated member for travel therealong and includes a hook member to hold one end of a scale while the other end of the scale is attached to the center of the bow string.

Abstract: A bushing installation tool including a cylindrical housing adapted to be mounted on said bushing, a cap mounted on one end of the housing, a number of slots in the other end of the housing, a quick release strap assembly mounted on the other end of the housing for securing the housing to the bushing, a limited torque type ratchet wrench mounted on the cap for rotating the bushing into a bushing well, and a hexagonal nut mounted on the cap for rotating the housing in the other direction to remove the bushing from the well.

Abstract: To prevent movement of an article along a shaft or a bore, an element engages the article and engages the shaft or bore at locations forming an angle no greater than tan.sup.-1 .mu..The locations of engagement lie in a first plane extending perpendicular to a second plane in which lies the axis of the bore or shaft. A third plane extends perpendicular to the axis. The angle is between the first and third planes. .mu. is the coefficient of friction between the element and the bore or shaft.

Abstract: An arrowhead extractor apparatus for removal of an arrowhead embedded in a workpiece. The arrowhead extractor includes a threaded shaft with a threaded bore at a first end and a handle at a second end. A removable insert fits into the threaded bore. The removable insert includes a threaded bore for engaging the threaded shaft of an arrowhead. A sleeve is slideable along the shaft. The sleeve has a surface for engaging the workpiece and has a central opening through which the arrowhead can pass. An attachment is provided for adjusting the surface of the sleeve to conform to an uneven workpiece surface. A nut threadedly engages the threaded portion of the shaft. The nut engages the sleeve and moves the sleeve relative to the shaft in response to rotation of the nut.

Abstract: A heavy duty automotive wheel hub puller includes a plurality of support legs extended from a support bracket. These legs connect to the wheel hub lugs and the support bracket passes over the wheel hub. A pressure screw threaded through the support bracket is directed against the axle housing at the center of the wheel hub. Turning the screw into the axle housing exerts a force which causes the hub to drift off the axle housing. The support legs provide axes of rotation for the leg bases which engage the wheel hub lugs and the legs are selectively positionable longitudinally along the support bracket. A wide variety of hub configurations and diameters are accommodated by the subject invention. Attachment to two, or with an adapter to three lugs, is available as suits the wheel hub to be serviced.

Abstract: The method for removing a head portion with a shank section from a shaft of a golf club is effected by an assembly comprising securing means for fixing the position of a shaft of the golf club along the longitudinal axis of the shaft. Head grasping mechanism is mounted to rotate with respect to the securing mechanism and the longitudinal axis of the shaft secured in a fixed position. The head grasping mechanism is effective to hold the head during rotation thereof, thereby turning the head about an axis of rotation. Drive mechanism rotates the head grasping mechanism about the axis of rotation while applying pressure to the head in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis and away from the fixed shaft. The method includes the step of heating the outer surface of the hosel section of the head portion for expanding the material therein with respect to the shaft. After the heating step, the pressure is applied to the head while the head portion is still heated.

Abstract: An assembly method and tool is provided for installing a front driven gear (18) in a torpedo housing bore (24) in the lower gearcase (12) of a marine drive, without hammer blow impacting of the gear. An axial shaft (60) has a front end (62) inserted into the gear and an annular shoulder (66) for press-fitting the gear into the reduced diameter front portion (28) of the torpedo housing bore (24). A front aligner (68) is provided by an annular disc (69) having an outer circumference (70) loosley engaging the torpedo housing bore (24) and having a central opening (72) axially sliding over the axial shaft (60). A rear shaft aligner (76) has a threaded outer circumference (80) threadingly engaging a rear threaded portion (26) of the torpedo housing bore (24), and having a central axial opening (82) axially sliding over the rear end (64) of the axial shaft.

Abstract: A fuel injection nozzle 10 having a nozzle body 12 to which is attached a banjo-type inlet stud 16, by means of heat shrinking. After the shrink fit attachment, a blind passage 20, 22 in the delivery tube portion 134 of the inlet is drilled through to penetrate the nozzle body and form a leak-tight fuel delivery path. A locating plate 106 is supported by a bore 96 in the cylinder head 80 adjacent the nozzle and orients the nozzle into a preselected orientation. In one nozzle embodiment 70, the tip 76 is sealed against the cylinder head socket 84 by a frustoconical copper annular seal member 82 that is preferentially loaded toward the inner seal diameter. The nozzle cap 14 forms a spring chamber in which a spring subassembly 42 including upper and lower spring seats 48, 46, a spring 44, and stem 186 and pedestal 84 piloting the spring, cooperate to permit independent setting of the valve lift off stop limit F and the spring preload B.

Abstract: To prevent movement of an article along a shaft or a bore, an element engages the article and engages the shaft or bore at locations forming an angle no greater than tan.sup.-1 .mu..The locations of engagement lie in a first plane extending perpendicular to a second plane in which lies the axis of the bore or shaft. A third plane extends perpendicular to the axis. The angle is between the first and third planes. .mu. is the coefficient of friction between the element and the bore or shaft.

Abstract: Camshaft assemblies, methods and apparatus are provided for making camshafts by the expansion of tubular shafts into prelocated cams, journals and other elements, if desired. Features of the camshafts include trilobe or polylobe element openings, preferably splined or serrated for low energy filling and high torque capacity and high strength low alloy mild steel tubular shaft material. The method emphasizes trapping, or loading, the shaft to prevent axial lengthening during expansion such as by mechanical ballizing. The apparatus includes adjustable thrust blocks and locating plungers with incorporated flush pin gages together with hydraulic or other loading means all for use in carrying out the assembly method with various benefits from the incorporated features.

Abstract: A champagne bottle cork puller and insertion apparatus for controllably pulling and inserting a champagne cork. The apparatus includes a cork engager, an engager raising and lower device, and a single piece body which is attached to the raising and lowering device. The body includes a groove which fits around a champagne bottle spout rim and keeps the body essentially vertically immovable with respect to the champagne bottle during operation. The apparatus includes relatively few parts and is inexpensive to manufacture and assemble.

Abstract: The method for removing a head portion with a shank section from a shaft of a golf club is effected by an assembly comprising securing means for fixing the position of a shaft of the golf club along the longitudinal axis of the shaft. Head grasping mechanism is mounted to rotate with respect to the securing mechanism and the longitudinal axis of the shaft secured in a fixed position. The head grasping mechanism is effective to hold the head during rotation thereof, thereby turning the head about an axis of rotation. Drive mechanism rotates the head grasping mechanism about the axis of rotation while applying pressure to the head in a directon parallel to the longitudinal axis and away from the fixed shaft. The method includes the step of heating the outer surface of the hosel section of the head portion for expanding the material therein with respect to the shaft. After the heating step, the pressure is applied to the head while the head portion is still heated.

Abstract: A tool is provided for sequentially axially separating a housing and the shaft and bearing components which were originally press fitted into it. The tool is provided with means to detachably secure it to the housing to permit it to generate the pressures necessary to either push the components out of the housing or to lift the housing off the components one by one.

Abstract: The tube plug removal machine removes any type of tube plug by drilling into a plug portion with a tap drill bit, engaging that plug portion with a threaded section of the tap drill bit after the drilled hole has been threaded by a tapping section thereof, and removing a portion of the tube holding the plug in the tube with a counterbore drill bit mounted concentrically about the tap drill bit. A trip pin and trip spline enable the tap drill bit to be automatically disengaged from the motor once the tap drill bit has been threaded into engagement with the plug. The conterbore drill bit is thereafter self-centered with respect to the tube and plug about the now stationary tap drill bit. After a portion of the plug has been removed by the counterbore drill bit, pulling on the tap drill bit will remove the remaining plug portion from the tube.

Abstract: A tractor dual wheel remover for loosening the dual wheel rim extension from telescoping frictional engagement with the rim of the adjacent main wheel after removal of connecting links between main-wheel eyelet members and aligned dual-wheel apertures. The device includes a rigid elongate member with a main-wheel end non-rotatably receiving one of the eyelets and a threaded shaft at the opposite end receivable through the corresponding dual-wheel aperture, and nut means on the shaft for off-center spreading to loosen the dual wheel.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a cable drum having a winding drum and flange plates with ribs mounted on the ends thereof. The apparatus comprises a pair of pressing plates, each pressing plate having mounting grooves for engaging the ribs on the flange plates, the pressing plates being positioned to face one another with the centers aligned on a central axis, wherein the pressing plates are movable in the axial direction with respect to one another. An annular holder engages the winding drum and positions the winding drum such that the axis thereof is aligned with the center axis of the pressing plates, wherein the annular holder includes at least two segment members, the segment members being movable with respect to one another.

Abstract: A device for spreading two flanges (1, 2) mounted in opposite position in a pipe system (3), which device mainly comprises a conical screw element (7) to be inserted into a continuous hole of a flange, said element having an axial opening, in which fits a pressure member (6) having a pressure head face for the axial displacement of the pressure member in said opening, wherein the screw element (7) has a screwthread with at least three leads in order to adapt said device for a greater variety of hole diameters in the flanges (1, 2) and to guarantee the necessary guiding of the conical screw element (7) during insertion thereof.

Abstract: A cylinder head removal tool is provided for removing the cylinder head from the engine block of an engine of the type used in a Fiat Model 128, 1300, 1500, or X-1.9. The tool comprises an elongated bar made of tool steel with means for bolting the bar to the cylinder head and for mounting pusher bolts which can be tightened down onto exposed threaded ends of frozen studs holding the cylinder head. As the bolts are tightened down onto the studs the cylinder head is gradually lifted upward free from the studs.

Abstract: Apparatus for removal of connectors from printed circuit boards. The connors have spring-lock type of conductor pins therein which secure the connectors to the printed circuit board in substantially permanent relation and if some conductor pins were to become defective the whole printed circuit board would be thrown away. The device of the present invention is disposed for removal of the connectors from the printed circuit board without causing damage to the board.

Abstract: A flexible positioner is provided for moving and positioning an object relative to a base member. In large industrial and vehicular engines limited access openings are provided in the cylinder block to perform internal repairs and inspection such as for the half shelled bearings of a bearing cap. The partial removal of a heavy bearing cap through a limited access opening presents an assembly and disassembly problem. The problem is further compounded when the bearing cap mounting bolts are disposed at opposite oblique angle relative to the vertical centerline of engine or when the mounting bolts are parallel but an obstruction hinders assembly and disassembly. The subject flexible positioner is adapted to temporarily replace the bearing cap bolts and includes an elongate member having an intermediate flexible portion connected between first and second end portions.