Patent ID: 6434841
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: G01B,Y10S

Abstract:
An alignment tool for checking the centerline alignment between first and second cooperating pulleys, said alignment tool comprising:a targeting laser constructed and arranged to generate a beam of light; a holder constructed and arranged to attach to said first cooperating pulley, said holder including three sections which are pivotally connected end-to-end, one of said three sections including a receiving portion for receiving and retaining said targeting laser; securing means for securing the holder with said targeting laser received therein to said first cooperating pulley such that said beam of light is directed toward said second cooperating pulley so as to appear on a surface of said second cooperating pulley, the location of the beam of light as appearing on said second cooperating pulley being used to visually determine the degree of centerline alignment between said first and second cooperating pulleys; and a plurality of replaceable adapters for receipt by a plurality of said three sections, each of said plurality of replaceable adapters being constructed and arranged for direct interface with said first cooperating pulley.