Alignment tool and method for aligning large machinery
OwnerDaniel Markesoninventor
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Abstract
Apparatus and method for the alignment of large machinery, including a tool for supporting each corner of the machine during alignment. The tool during the alignment operation is substantially frictionless and is capable of limited, controlled movement to accomplish the alignment within small fractions of an inch, both vertically and horizontally. The alignment is accomplished by placing a tool in position, elevating the machine until it is totally supported by a plurality of tools and accomplishing the alignment guided by a precision measuring instrument.
Claims5
A tool for accomplishing minute alignment adjustment for very large machinery comprising:
- a bottom plate for contact with the supporting surface;
- a vertical wall secured to and extending upwardly from the bottom plate forming an upwardly open container;
- a low friction intermediate element within the vertical walls;
- a top plate adjacent the low friction element, said top plate of a dimension less than the interior dimension of the vertical wall;
- and
- means to move the top plate whereby when the top plate supports a piece of machinery the moving means allows minute adjustments to assure alignment with adjacent machinery.
A method of moving heaving machinery over small distances for alignment purposes, comprising the steps of:
- jacking up each corner of the machine with a jack, wherein each jack is supported by a temporarily secured, floating bed, wherein the floating bed has limited/restricted movement;
- releasing the bed for controlled movement, accurately positioning the machine;
- and
- releasing the jack.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.