Patent ID: 7334606
Filing Date: 2008-02-26
Classification: B60R,F16K,G01D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A valve tester assembly comprising: an articulated arm assembly having a first end and a second end, the second end of the articulated arm assembly being movable away from and toward the first end such that when the first end of the articulated arm assembly is connected to a vehicle, the second end of the articulated arm assembly is movable away from and toward the vehicle; rotation means mounted on the articulated arm assembly toward the second end of the articulated arm for rotating a shaft for exercising a valve; and moving means mountable on a vehicle for moving the first end of the articulated arm assembly away from and towards the vehicle; wherein the moving means comprises an extended reach link assembly for mounting on the vehicle, the extended reach link assembly including: wherein the inboard link portion comprises a first sleeve for receiving a pivot post of the mounting portion; wherein the outboard link portion comprises a second sleeve receiving a second pivot post of the inboard link portion in a pivotal manner, at least one outboard link member being mounted on the second sleeve, and a third sleeve mounted on the at least one outboard link member opposite of the second sleeve.