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Automotive service tool

US4257163A · kind A · utility

18Cited by
5References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 27, 1979
Grant dateMar 24, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 27, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53878
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-function hydraulic tool especially intended for use in automobile servicing operations comprises a hydraulic cylinder housing a piston. At least one arm is secured to the outside of the cylinder and projects axially therefrom. A seating is secured to the arm forwardly of the open end of the cylinder so as to support one member when axial force is applied by the piston to a different cooperating member so as to cause relative movement of such members. The tool can be used for a variety of purposes, for example, for removing a bearing from a shaft and its arm is usefully releasably secured to the cylinder.

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