Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force – Special engaging elements – Adjustable
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-24
2007-04-24
Wilson, Lee D. (Department: 3723)
Implements or apparatus for applying pushing or pulling force
Special engaging elements
Adjustable
C254S00200C
Reexamination Certificate
active
11132530
ABSTRACT:
An improved apparatus for assisting in the removal and installation of vehicle components such as doors, hoods, deck lids, bumpers and/or the like during assembly, disassembly and/or repair by using an expandable metal fixture attached to a portable engine hoist is provided. The apparatus includes a central telescoping fixture assembly formed of a plurality of parallel tubes secured together by a mounting plate on the rear face thereof. An upper telescoping tube assembly is provided comprising one or more tubes having a first end slidably engaging and extending outwardly from the central fixture assembly tubes and second ends affixed to a cross bar assembly. Also provided is a lower telescoping tube assembly comprising a tube having a first end slidably engaging and extending outwardly from a central fixture assembly tube and a second end affixed to a cross bar assembly. An articulating arm subassembly is provided to connect the central telescoping fixture assembly to a lifting apparatus such as an engine hoist. The articulating arm assembly permits the position of the device to be altered and removably fixed in relation to three separate axes.
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Martin C. Richard
Wilson Lee D.
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