Patent ID: 6247216
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: B25B,F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for disassembly of a universal joint, the universal joint having a generally cross shaped connecting member having two pairs of ends, each of the ends having a cap thereon, the connecting member connecting two arms, each of the arms having an end being U-shaped, each portion of said U-shaped end having a bore therein for receiving an end of the connecting member, said device comprising:a frame, said frame having a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall;a bore for insertion of a cap of the connecting member, said bore being in said second side wall; anda pressing assembly for urging said ends of said arms against said second side wall of said frame, said pressing assembly having a pump portion and an extendable arm such that said extendable arm extends away from said pump portion, said pump portion being mounted to an interior surface of said first side wall such that said extendable arm is extendable towards said second side wall;a support bracket for supporting the universal joint, said support bracket generally having an L-shape, said support bracket having a long leg and a short leg, said long leg having a slot therein, said long Icg being releasably secured to said second wall, said support bracket being located generally between said bore and said bottom wall.