Spanning device
US4774386A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 1982 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7105
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The spanning device is a tool designed to assist in the working on front wheel drive automobiles. These front wheel drive automobiles are, generally, small automobiles with transverse engines or engines whose crankshaft is, substantially, at a right angle to the longitudinal axis to the automobile. This spanning device is of assistance while the engine and/or transmission must be held aloft or either the engine or the transmission removed from the automobile. The spanning device has a three point resting position which can be positioned on the windshield cowl, the radiator frame and the fender attachment point. A main longitudinal rod and a transverse rod can be held in position by a clamping means or a coupling means. A lifting device may be applied on each rod and at any point on the rod. A draw bolt lift attachment can be used for lifting the engine and/or the transmission and/or the combination of the engine and transmission. As well, it is possible to use the draw bolt lifting device for lowering the engine and/or the transmission and/or the combination of the engine and transmission. The various components of the spanning device are adjustable and are locked by means of set s…
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