Patent classifications
B25B13/54
Systems and methods for preloading a bearing and aligning a lock nut
An apparatus for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft which includes an attaching member releasably connectable to a shaft and a press mechanism coupled to the attaching member. The press mechanism is configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. The press mechanism includes a wrench engageable with the lock nut on the shaft and the wrench is configured to engage and rotate the nut when the attaching member connects to the shaft. The wrench is moveable axially relative to an axial dimension of the press mechanism between a proximal non-engaged position and a distal engaged position such that the wrench engages the nut in the distal engaged position and the wrench avoids engaging the nut in a proximal non-engaged position. An aligning ring may be located around the attaching member and may be configured to engage a shaft slot.
Systems and methods for preloading a bearing and aligning a lock nut
An apparatus for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft which includes an attaching member releasably connectable to a shaft and a press mechanism coupled to the attaching member. The press mechanism is configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. The press mechanism includes a wrench engageable with the lock nut on the shaft and the wrench is configured to engage and rotate the nut when the attaching member connects to the shaft. The wrench is moveable axially relative to an axial dimension of the press mechanism between a proximal non-engaged position and a distal engaged position such that the wrench engages the nut in the distal engaged position and the wrench avoids engaging the nut in a proximal non-engaged position. An aligning ring may be located around the attaching member and may be configured to engage a shaft slot.
POWER TONG INTERLOCK SYSTEM
A control system for a tong for a drilling rig includes a tong motor control valve that is selectively actuatable to cause rotation of the tong in a first direction or in a second direction, a run/pull mode selector configured to actuate between a first configuration for running tubulars into a well and a second configuration for pulling tubulars from the well, a rotation speed selector configured to actuate between a high-speed setting configured to cause the tong to be driven to rotate at a first speed, and a low-speed setting configured to cause the tong to be driven to rotate at a second speed, and a rotation change control device configured to selectively prevent or permit actuation of the tong motor control valve based on the configuration of the run/pull mode selector and the setting of the rotation speed selector.
Universal aerator removal and installation tool
Disclosed are various embodiments for a universal aerator removal and installation tool, which may include a tool for rotationally engaging and turning an aerator coupled to a faucet spout. The tool may include a tool body having a first end and a second end and various keys positioned at the first end of the tool body. Each of the keys may include projections configured to rotationally engage and turn a different type of aerator. One or more aerator wrenches may be positioned at the second end of the tool body, where the aerator wrenches may project from the tool body and be configured to rotationally engage and turn different types of aerators.
Universal aerator removal and installation tool
Disclosed are various embodiments for a universal aerator removal and installation tool, which may include a tool for rotationally engaging and turning an aerator coupled to a faucet spout. The tool may include a tool body having a first end and a second end and various keys positioned at the first end of the tool body. Each of the keys may include projections configured to rotationally engage and turn a different type of aerator. One or more aerator wrenches may be positioned at the second end of the tool body, where the aerator wrenches may project from the tool body and be configured to rotationally engage and turn different types of aerators.
UNIVERSAL TUB DRAIN WRENCH
A tub drain wrench assembly, having a first assembly mode for use as a drain removal tool and second assembly mode for use as a drain installer, includes: a cam shaft, a hole to receive a lever; a pair of cam followers, and a channel to receive the cam shaft; an elastomeric ring configured for placement around the cam followers; and a reinstall tool having a multiplicity of gripping forks and a channel to receive the cam shaft; a lever handle; wherein in the first assembly mode, the universal tub drain wrench comprises the cam followers, the cam shaft, the elastomeric ring, and the lever handle, and is configured for use as a tub drain removal tool; and wherein in the second assembly mode, the universal tub drain wrench comprises the cam shaft, the lever handle, and the reinstall tool, and is configured for use as a drain installer.
UNIVERSAL TUB DRAIN WRENCH
A tub drain wrench assembly, having a first assembly mode for use as a drain removal tool and second assembly mode for use as a drain installer, includes: a cam shaft, a hole to receive a lever; a pair of cam followers, and a channel to receive the cam shaft; an elastomeric ring configured for placement around the cam followers; and a reinstall tool having a multiplicity of gripping forks and a channel to receive the cam shaft; a lever handle; wherein in the first assembly mode, the universal tub drain wrench comprises the cam followers, the cam shaft, the elastomeric ring, and the lever handle, and is configured for use as a tub drain removal tool; and wherein in the second assembly mode, the universal tub drain wrench comprises the cam shaft, the lever handle, and the reinstall tool, and is configured for use as a drain installer.
SEATDRIVER
The present invention is a novel backflow meter Seatdriver apparatus which is much like a screwdriver. Its novel direct connection of the Seat Head slot, Driver Shaft and the Driver Handle work together creating one apparatus known as the Seatdriver allowing for easy installation and removal of backflow valve seats. This apparatus functions as a two in one device providing a check valve seat connector on one end and a relief valve seat connector on the other end. The Seatdriver channels on the handle matches the seat part profile which reduces the Camming Out effect which in turn increases the hand torque force, increases thread alignments, and holds the valve part in place during the replacement.
UNIVERSAL AERATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TOOL
Disclosed are various embodiments for a universal aerator removal and installation tool, which may include a tool for rotationally engaging and turning an aerator coupled to a faucet spout. The tool may include a tool body having a first end and a second end and various keys positioned at the first end of the tool body. Each of the keys may include projections configured to rotationally engage and turn a different type of aerator. One or more aerator wrenches may be positioned at the second end of the tool body, where the aerator wrenches may project from the tool body and be configured to rotationally engage and turn different types of aerators.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRELOADING A BEARING AND ALIGNING A LOCK NUT
An apparatus for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft which includes an attaching member releasably connectable to a shaft and a press mechanism coupled to the attaching member. The press mechanism is configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. An aligning ring has an aligning projection configured to engage a shaft slot of the shaft to align the press mechanism relative to the shaft when the attaching member connects to the shaft. The projection extends radially inwardly from a circumferential portion of the aligning ring. The aligning ring extends circumferentially around the attaching member and is rotatable relative to the attaching member. The aligning ring includes a plurality of ring indicating markings to allow an alignment of a ring indicating marking of the plurality of ring indicating markings with a lock nut connected to the shaft.