Patent ID: 6328295
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: B25B

Abstract:
A tool for aligning two parts having a common circular plan configuration and fastener openings for receiving fasteners to secure the parts to each other, comprising:first and second handles each having a gripping end portion, an opposite mounting end portion, and a mid portion between said gripping end portion and said mounting end portion; said mid portions being pivotally secured to each other to secure said handles to each other, and said gripping end portions being sized to be grasped by a user;a spring biasing said handles into a closed position in which said mounting end portions abut each other and said gripping end portions are spaced from each other;a band having a length extending between a first end secured to said mounting end portion of said first handle and a second opposite end; said band having a series of openings extending therethrough and spaced from each other along said length, and each said opening having a position chosen to correspond to a predetermined use diameter of said band; anda sizing pin carried by said mounting end portion of said second handle and positioned to engage any one of said openings;said handles being movable into an open position by squeezing said gripping end portions together to move said pin away from said first end of said band and allow said band to be placed around two parts having a diameter essentially equal to the use diameter corresponding to said any one of said openings engaged by said pin; and said series of openings and sizing pin enabling the tool to align parts having a plurality of diameters.