Patent ID: 6367305
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: B21D,Y10S

Abstract:
A system for anchoring frames to a platform for alignment, the system comprising:a platform for supporting frames; a plurality of adjustable stands attachable to the platform at a plurality of desired locations; a pull tower operatively positioned relative to the platform to exert a force on frames anchored to the platform; a plurality of cross beams for attachment to the stands; a plurality of securement components for attachment to the stands and being attachable to frames in a variety of desired locations, the securement components including: a spring shackle securement component comprising a generally L-shaped and substantially rigid base plate having a base leg and an upwardly extending leg; a clamp member adjustably coupled to the base plate for clamping the vehicle frame between the base plate and the clamp member; and an attachment member adjustably coupling the base plate and the clamp member; a rail vise securement component comprising a substantially rigid base plate defining at least one guide channel; a substantially rigid actuator leg attached to and extending upwardly from the base plate, and the base leg defining at least one actuator receptacle; a substantially rigid back clamp leg attached to and extending upwardly from the base plate; a substantially rigid, movable front clamp leg having a guide pin extending into the at least one guide channel to guide the front clamp leg as it moves relative to the base plate; and an actuator operatively received by the actuator receptacle and engaging the movable clamp leg; a tie-down ratchet assembly securement component comprising an elongated tie having a tie width, a tie length, and a free end; a tie attachment for holding the free end of the tie in a desired location; and a ratchet mechanism operatively engaging the tie to incrementally decrease a portion of the tie length of the tie between the free end and the ratchet mechanism; and a hole adaptor securement component for attachment to a vehicle frame member having a reference hole, the securement component comprising a substantially cylindrical reference hole insert configured and sized to fit with slip clearance into the reference hole.