Patent ID: 6408663
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: B21C,B21D,F02B,G01B,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for truing a crankshaft, said apparatus comprising:(a) a supporting base; (b) a set of lockable holding means, attachable to said supporting base, comprising at least one movable support block and two stationary support blocks, flanking said movable support block and laterally adjustable with respect to each other, each such support block shaped as to allow the blocks to receive and hold said crankshaft; (c) a movable shelf, attachable to said movable support block, provided with means for causing it to hinge with respect to the surface of said supporting base; (d) lever means, attachable to said supporting base, for raising and lowering said movable shelf; (e) a plurality of position detection means mounted on holders, attachable to said supporting base and capable of sliding across said supporting base and moving and retrieving said position detection means over said crankshaft; and (f) clamping means, attachable to said apparatus, for compressing and holding in place said crankshaft to be trued.