Patent ID: 7293338
Filing Date: 2007-11-13
Classification: B23G,B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An adjustable bracket for assisting in the alignment of taps within a chuck wherein each tap has a threaded portion, the bracket comprising: a fastener assembly, an upwardly extending support arm having a longitudinal axis, and at least one cantilever arm having a longitudinal axis, wherein said longitudinal axis of said cantilever arm is substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal axis of said support arm, said cantilever arm is releasably connectable to said support arm, and said cantilever arm has a first threaded bore at a first end adapted to receive the threaded portion of at least a first tap and a second tap, and wherein the pitch and geometry of the threads of the first threaded bore are nearly identical to the internal thread desired to be formed in a workpiece.