Patent ID: 6640408
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: B23P,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for removal/installation of a vehicular component from/on a vehicle, said device including:trolley means for moving said device over a substrate surface; a saddle device adapted to be connected to said vehicular component in a removable manner, said saddle device including: a roller; and a guide sleeve for removably attaching to said vehicular component, said guide sleeve including a guide channel for receiving said roller; and actuation means for maneuvering said vehicular component with respect to said vehicle, said actuation means including a first end attached to said trolley means and a second end attached to said saddle device, whereby, when said vehicular component is attached to said second end of said actuation means by means of said saddle device, said vehicular component is maneuvered between an installed position where said vehicular component is installed on said vehicle and an uninstalled position where said vehicular component is provided substantially on said trolley means for movement below said vehicle.