Valve spring compressor
US4376331A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 1980 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53578
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A valve spring compressor tool having a quick-change arrangement for replacement of jaws thereon. The compressor tool is a generally c-shaped structure having lower legs adapted to receive a set of jaws for engaging an automotive rocker spring or the like. The jaws comprise inwardly facing channel sections adapted to slide over the free ends of the frame legs and to be secured in place by releasable clamp members, secured by attachment screws. The jaws include a threaded spacer screw for changing the spacing to a accommodate various sizes of washers, valve seats, springs and the like.
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