Released door supporting and stabilizing tool
US5135205A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M2200/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool to assist a single worker of a car body reblocking workshop in installing a door or the like vehicle body part on a vehicle. The tool includes a wheeled base frame supporting three upright posts. Each vertical post carries a transverse horizontal arm. The two opposite end arms form support arms to support the bottom edge of the car door in upright position. The intermediate or body part stabilizing arm endwisely carries a discoid plate applied against the car body part, and from which project two opposite belts hooked at their outer ends to the opposite lateral side edges of the body part. Each support arm is controlled in elevation by an independent motor, while the stabilizing arm can be adjusted vertically and horizontally. Horizontal positioning is controlled along an azimuthal axis and can also pivot vertically. The present tool enables a single worker to support the door or other car body part at the required precise level and orientation both laterally and transversely for easy attachment to the door hinge parts of the vehicle chassis.
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