Patent ID: 6032349
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
The method of joining and aligning an extensible member to an aligned member moved responsive thereto comprising the steps of:providing a fluid actuated extensible piston rod extending from a cylinder;utilizing a coupler attached in transverse relation to the piston rod;providing at least one retaining member for positioning and exerting a force between the coupler and the aligned member;inserting the coupler and the retaining member into a passageway opening into the aligned member so that the piston rod is substantially aligned therewith with the retaining member therebetween;aligning the coupler and the retaining member in a receptacle extending in alignment with the passageway for floating axial and radial adjustment therein; andpositioning the cylinder to exert a force between the piston rod and the aligned member.