Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Collocating
Patent
1997-07-09
1999-08-10
Fulton, Christopher W.
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Collocating
33533, G01B 525
Patent
active
059339756
ABSTRACT:
An alignment tool is provided for aligning collecting plates of an electrostatic separator in substantially a common plane. The alignment tool includes a pair of elongated alignment members, at least one of which is of a convex configuration. The collecting plates, including any misaligned collecting plates, are sandwiched between the alignment members with the convex surface of one of the alignment members opposing the collecting plates. The convex member is then brought to a parallel position by forces applied to opposite ends thereof, and the alignment members are temporarily clamped in generally parallel relationship to each other which maintains the collecting plates aligned in a generally common plane. Thereafter, a rod of a permanent clamping mechanism having a plurality of loops is rested atop either of the alignment members and rotated to bring the loops into and through gaps between adjacent collecting plates. A second rod is passed through the loops and thereafter the alignment members are released and the clamping members retain the collecting plates in aligned relationship.
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