Marine bearing alignment and insertion tool
US7263765B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53961
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bearing alignment and insertion tool wherein a gimble bearing must be rotatably aligned with a grease fitting during insertion. The tool utilizes an alignment shaft with a cylindrical mounting sleeve slidably positioned thereon. A mounting plate secures the tool to the engine's bell housing allowing incremental advancement of the shaft there against. The shaft is keyed to the cylindrical sleeve advancing same against the bearing for proper insertion and seating.
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