Patent ID: 8122793

Claim:
A tool for aligning a wind turbine tower fastener comprising: a shaft having a first end and a second end; a first stop disposed on the shaft proximate a first end of the shaft; a second stop disposed on the shaft between the first end and the second end; a ram reciprocally movable about the shaft between the first stop and the second stop for applying a force to the first stop and the second stop respectively; a fastener engaging structure disposed proximate the second end for engaging at least a portion of a fastener, said fastener engaging structure comprising a hook and a notch for transferring the force applied by the ram to at least one of the first stop and the second stop effective to urge movement of the fastener responsive to the force for aiding alignment of the fastener; a stand attached between the second stop and the second end and extending substantially perpendicularly away from the shaft for supporting the tool in substantially horizontal alignment when used for aligning a fastener; and an alignment handle attached between the second stop and the second end and extending substantially perpendicularly away from the shaft for aligning the tool with respect to the fastener; wherein the stand and alignment handle are together configured in a bowtie shape.