Patent ID: 9211435
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A method for aligning a weight system comprising: providing a first alignment rod; providing a lower bearing block with a first surface, at least one through-hole, at least one threaded through-hole, and a center, wherein a linear bearing is located in the center; providing a lower jack plate having at least one threaded hole, and a center having an aperture; wherein the at least one threaded hole is alignable with the at least one through-hole of the lower bearing block; preliminarily aligning the lower bearing block and the lower jack plate by inserting the first alignment rod through the linear bearing of the lower bearing block and through the aperture of the lower jack plate; removing the first alignment rod; providing a lower adjustment tool with a throughbore; providing a second alignment rod; attaching the lower adjustment tool to the first surface of the lower bearing block; inserting the second alignment rod through the throughbore of the lower adjustment tool, the lower bearing block linear bearing, and the lower lack plate aperture; providing at least one adjustment screw; inserting the at least one adjustment screw through the at least one threaded through-hole of the lower bearing block to make contact with the lower jack plate; adjusting the alignment of the lower bearing block relative to the lower jack plate by tightening or loosening the adjustment screw; providing at least one tightening screw; inserting the at least one tightening screw through the at least one through-hole of the lower bearing block and into the at least one threaded hole of the lower jack plate; and tightening the at least one tightening screw to maintain alignment.