Patent ID: 7703215
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: B25B,F16L,G01B

Abstract:
1. A tool for aligning misaligned bolt holes in first and second flanges, the flanges having top edges and holes, including top holes, for receiving bolts, such that the first and second flanges can be drawn together, the tool comprising: an insertion member for inserting into the top hole of the first flange; a body member, attached to the insertion member, for positioning on the second flange and extending over the first flange; a sliding member slidably positioned within the body member; and an elongated member positioned through the body member, threadably received by the sliding member, and slidable along the body member with the sliding member to a point above the second flange top edge, such that rotation of the elongated member in a first direction causes the elongated member to bear upon the second flange top edge and move the body member, the movement of the body member causing the insertion member to move the first flange toward a more aligned position.