Patent ID: 6349919
Filing Date: 2002-02-26
Classification: F02B

Abstract:
A device for mounting an accessory to an engine, comprising:a main body having a first and a second end configured to be attached to the engine, the main body including a first mounting aperture positioned adjacent the first end of the main body that is configured to be aligned with a pre-existing hole in the engine wherein the first mounting aperture extends in a first direction so as to receive a bolt extending in the first direction that extends into the preexisting hole in the engine and wherein the main body further defines a mounting location at the second end of the main body so as to be spaced in a second direction transverse to the first direction from the mounting aperture; an attachment portion mounted to said mounting location of the main body so as to be adjustable in a first direction relative to the main body, the attachment portion configured to be attached to the accessory; wherein the first direction intersects a plain of rotation of a drive pulley of the engine when the main body is attached to the engine so that the attachment portion may be moved so as to align the accessory with the plane of rotation of the pulley when the main body is attached to the engine.