Patent ID: 7386926
Filing Date: 2008-06-17
Classification: B25B,B60G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use in assembling and disassembling a strut assembly having a shock absorber axially disposed within a coil spring; the apparatus comprising: a frame; a first section secured to the frame to support one portion of the strut assembly; a second section including a compression head secured to and axially adjustable relative to the frame; the second section including a compression element arrangement to impart a force on a second portion of the strut assembly and urge the spring to compress as the compression head is axially moved toward the first section; an urging structure to move the second section toward and away from the first section; wherein the improvement comprises: (a) the compression element arrangement includes at least 3 holders; each of the at least 3 holders being independently axially adjustable relative to the frame; (b) the compression head includes a spider member having a hub and a plurality of arms; (c) the compression head includes at least 3 axial translators; each axial translator being: (d) each of the axial translators includes a frame sleeve slidable over the frame.