Adjustment Indicium Patents (Class 33/387)
  • Patent number: 11428353
    Abstract: Pipe flange alignment leveling pins are disclosed to square a flange. The pins include a first and a second cylindrical magnet each configured to have a hollow axis and a positive radial pole and a negative radial pole. A first and a second chamfered hollow pin are engineered to axially receive a respective cylindrical magnet, the chamfer of each pin on an end configured complementary to a flange hole chamfer. A non-magnetic core is engineered to axially slide in and out of the hollow axis of the magnets received into respective pins wherein each of a pair of apparatus resemble a bow tie in cross section configured to align a pair of flanges in two places for a level operation. A level is set across a first and a second assembly of chamfered pins to determine a level flange ready for welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventor: Jose Ramirez
  • Patent number: 11371391
    Abstract: The invention concerns a device for assembling a turbine engine, intended to centre a shaft of a second module relative to a longitudinal axis (X) of a trunnion for a first module, the shaft having to be inserted along said longitudinal axis (X) via one end of the trunnion, wherein it includes a holding ring configured to be fixed around trunnion by tightening in such a way as to have a central axis of holding ring coincide with the longitudinal axis of the trunnion, and a means of measurement, supported by holding ring and configured to measure the position of an outer surface of the shaft along a radial direction relative to the central axis of the ring on a transverse plane (P) offset from holding ring, in such a way as to be located in front of the end of the trunnion when the device is installed on the trunnion. The invention also concerns the assembly formed by the device and a calibration model, along with an assembly procedure that uses same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES
    Inventor: Remy Le Gall
  • Patent number: 5444918
    Abstract: An arrangement for aligning an apparatus unit with respect to the direction of gravity. The arrangement includes a first support device, a second support device and a third support device acting on a first support point, a second support point, and a third support point, respectively, of the apparatus unit. A measuring level serves to control the alignment of the apparatus unit. The first and second support devices are vertically adjustable. The three support points are arranged in the corners of a triangle. Two separate optically distinguishable partial areas are marked in the region of the measuring level, wherein the first partial area is intersected by a plane through the center of the measuring level extending perpendicularly to the line connecting the first support point and the third support point, and wherein the second partial area is intersected by a plane through the center of the measuring level extending perpendicularly to the line connecting the second support point and the third support point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Mettler-Toledo AG
    Inventor: Roger Leisinger
  • Patent number: 5219169
    Abstract: A golf club orientation and alignment system for use when addressing and hitting a golf ball. A bubble indicator is carried at the top surface of a club head and can be adjusted to compensate for different club face offsets. The bubble indicator shows the alignment and orientation of the club head about both a line-of-aim axis and a transverse axis perpendicular to the line-of-aim axis. When the club head is aligned and oriented in this manner, a golfer can shoot more accurately, and eliminate hooks and slices. Arrangement is disclosed also for controllably adjusting the bubble indicator for varying the inclination of a hitting face of the club.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Inventor: Rex L. Martini
  • Patent number: 4604812
    Abstract: A pitch and angle measuring instrument including three basic elements; a base, a main dial and an elongated pointer. The base includes a bottom portion which is designed to rest on a pipe or other item for which the angle or pitch is desired to be measured. An upper portion extends upward from the lower portion and has a first calibrated scale thereon. The main dial member is rotatedly affixed to the base and extends upward therefrom. A second calibrated scale is located on the main dial member. The elongated pointer is also rotatively connected to the base about the same pivot point as the main dial member. The pointer includes a level indicator. The first and second calibrated scales are arcuate having the same center point. However, the radius of the arc formed by the second scale is greater than the radius of the arc formed by the first scale. The pointer includes means to indicate a reading on both of the scales when the level indicator is at a level position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Inventor: Jahanbakhsh Arjomand
  • Patent number: 4471535
    Abstract: An improved four way utility level, including a flat plate having a protractor engraved on one side, and a leveling unit mounted thereupon that includes a rotatable bubble assembly toothed to a gear which is toothed to a gear formed on a pivotable handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1984
    Inventors: John A. Kufrovich, George Spector
  • Patent number: 4205454
    Abstract: A combined distance and gradient gauging device is disclosed, including a base member, and at least one arm member slideably connected with said base member for parallel longitudinal displacement between collapsed and fully extended positions relative thereto, respectively, characterized in that the arm member is manually displaceable between a plurality of predetermined longitudinally displaced intermediate positions, relative to the base member so that the remote end extremities of the base and arm members are spaced at corresponding predetermined gauge distances, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1980
    Inventor: Neil E. Decker
  • Patent number: 4133116
    Abstract: A slope analyzer is provided for attachment to an earth-working vehicle to provide the operator with a direct readout when a selected slope has been attained during the grading operation. An indicator arm is pivotally mounted on a base and movable to a selected slope ratio indicia. Slopes wherein the uphill side of the vehicle is either on the left or the right may be accurately monitored. A curved spring strip forms a preferred retaining means for the arm and a spirit level provides the desired simple readout for the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1979
    Inventors: Billy B. Devine, Otis E. Robertson
  • Patent number: 4069592
    Abstract: A light weight direct reading inclinometer which can be operated by one man, is easily portable and has a scale readout in both percent slope and inches per foot of slope. The normal operating range is within zero to ten percent slop of inclination and can be extended by the use of accessories and/or adjustment mechanisms. Measurements are made by adjusting a pivotally positioned level vial whose movement is interconnected with an adjustable readout wheel mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1978
    Inventor: Steven W. Hosac
  • Patent number: 3947970
    Abstract: An alignment gauge for use in determining whether two elongated members, such as cylindrical rolls, are in parallel relationship. The gauge includes a rod or standard, and a pad is connected to a micrometer and is mounted for lateral movement with respect to the rod. A level having a bubble-containing vial is mounted for pivotal movement with respect to the rod. In operation, the rod is placed tangentially against one of two generally parallel rolls and the pad is placed tangentially against the other of the rolls. The level is then pivoted until the vial is horizontal. The gauge is then positioned in the same manner at the opposite ends of the rolls and the micrometer is adjusted until the vial is horizontal or level. The reading of the micrometer is an indication of the misalignment of the two rolls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1976
    Assignee: Appleton Mills
    Inventor: John B. Lesure