Geometrical instruments – Gauge – Automotive
Patent
1991-08-28
1992-04-07
Will, Thomas B.
Geometrical instruments
Gauge
Automotive
33612, 269 6, 269238, 269287, 81111, G01D 2100
Patent
active
051015730
ABSTRACT:
A tool arranged for the testing of automotive components, such as ball joints, is provided to include a handle pivotally mounted to an "L" shaped positioning leg. The positioning leg includes an upper cylinder mounted to the leg to receive a stud portion of a ball joint therethrough, with the lower cylindrical member defining a cup to receive a lowermost portion of a ball joint therewithin to permit pivotment of the "L" shaped leg relative to a handle pivotally mounted through the "L" shaped leg indicating deflection of a ball joint when the handle is pivoted relative to the "L" shaped leg. A modification of the invention includes magnetic insert members, each including parallel support legs to receive opposing ends of a shock absorber such as a gas-filled shock absorber to indicate resistance and deflection of the shock absorber in use.
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Mills Loren T.
Moody William F.
Gilden Leon
Will Thomas B.
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