Method and apparatus for aligning a drum assembly used in a video recording device
AssigneeAthan Corporation
InventorsGeorge Athanasiou, Constantine Athanasiou
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for aligning the component parts of a drum assembly are disclosed. One aspect of the invention relates to tools for measuring and aligning the component parts of the drum assembly. By way of example, the tools may include indicator tools for measuring the relative position of the component parts, as well as alignment tools for aligning the component parts in accordance with the measurements. Another aspect of the invention relates to methods of measuring and aligning the component parts of the drum assembly. By way of example, some methods may pertain to aligning the upper drum and/or the drum support of the drum assembly.
Claims23
An alignment fixture for aligning a component of a drum assembly used in a video recording device, said alignment fixture allowing said drum assembly to be aligned outside of said video recording device, said alignment fixture comprising:
- a base configured to receive and support said drum assembly;
- a reference system configured to place a portion of said drum assembly in a known position relative to said base;
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- a positioning system for adjusting the position of said component of said drum assembly relative to said base when said portion of said drum assembly is positioned in said known position.
A method of aligning a drum assembly used in a video recording device, said method comprising:
- checking the alignment of a first component of said drum assembly relative to an axis of said drum assembly;
- making a determination as to whether the alignment is within a desired limit;
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- adjusting the position of said first component relative to said axis when the alignment is not within said desired limit, said adjusting placing said alignment within said desired limits.
An alignment tool for aligning a support structure of a drum assembly, said drum assembly being used in a video recording device, said alignment tool comprising:
- an alignment plate adapted to be secured to a component of said drum assembly, said alignment plate including a reference surface for providing a reference position relative to the position of said component of said drum assembly when said alignment plate is secured to said component of said drum assembly;
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- a positioning mechanism coupled to said alignment plate and adapted to adjust the position of said support structure so that said support structure abuts said reference surface of said alignment plate, wherein said support structure is placed in said reference position relative to the position of said component when said support structure abuts said reference surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.