Flange checking device
OwnerDerek Pooran, Matthew Narayaneinventors
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Abstract
The flange checking device is an instrument that is configured for use in measuring the runout of a flange. The flange checking device measures lateral irregularities in the face of the flange that can cause failures in seals the flange may form. The flange checking device comprises a center shaft, a mounting structure, a measuring structure, and a measuring instrument. The mounting structure is a first adjustable structure that physically attaches the flange checking device to the flange that is to be inspected. The measuring structure is a second adjustable structure that applies the measuring instrument to the flange face. The measuring instrument measures irregularities within the flange face.
Claims20
An inspection instrument comprising:
- a center shaft, a mounting structure, a measuring structure, and a measuring instrument;
- wherein the inspection instrument is configured for use in measuring the runout of a flange;
- wherein the flange is further defined with a flange edge and a flange face;
- wherein the mounting structure is a first adjustable structure that physically attaches the inspection instrument to the flange;
- wherein the measuring structure is a second adjustable structure that applies the measuring instrument to the flange face;
- wherein the measuring instrument measures irregularities within the flange face;
- wherein the center shaft is a cylindrical bar;
- wherein the center shaft is further defined with a first end, a second end, and a shaft center axis.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.