Machine element or mechanism – Power tables and stands
Patent
1997-10-15
1999-06-01
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Power tables and stands
74606R, 403 3, 403 13, 464 93, F16M 3700, F16H 5702
Patent
active
059079703
ABSTRACT:
A take-off power package system (TOPPS) designed to allow a number of tool packages to be quickly and positively connected to a prime mover package. The prime mover package comprises an internal combustion engine (ICE) which is mounted to a lightweight, tubular steel or aluminum frame. A flexible, quick-connect coupling is mounted directly to the engine crankshaft for mating with a coupling on the drive shaft of a selected driven tool package. Two clamps, and a plate and pin alignment system are provided on the drive shaft side of the frame for positively securing the selected tool package to the prime mover package. An auxiliary fuel tank may also be mounted to the prime mover package to extend the operating time of the engine. The tool packages house a number of shaft driven implements, including hydraulic pumps, electric generators, air compressors, etc. As with the prime mover package, the tool packages also include a lightweight, tubular steel or aluminum frame for mounting the particular implement. A flexible, quick-connect coupling is mounted on the input shaft of these packages for quick connection to the mating coupling on the engine crankshaft. Two latches and a plate and bore alignment system are provided on the input shaft side of the frame of the tool package for connection to the clamps and plate and pin alignment system of the prime mover package.
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Havlovick Bradley J.
Toomey Terrance A.
Herrmann Allan D.
Litman Richard C.
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