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US 6,606,775 B1Granted
Process of detaching an automotive control arm
OwnerKurt A. Seyfertinventor
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Abstract
A leveraging tool for disconnecting a control arm from the remainder of an automotive front wheel drive suspension system. The leveraging tool includes angularly disposed first and second portions, a pivot point being located therebetween. A chain, cable, or hook member attaches the second portion to the control arm. The control arm is detached when an input force is applied to the first portion.
Claims6
A process of detaching an automotive control arm, comprising:
- providing a leveraging tool, the leveraging tool comprising a leveraging member, the leveraging member comprising first and second portions separated by a bend, the first portion configured to be grasped, a fulcrum point disposed on the leveraging member proximate the bend, and a securing element attached proximate the second portion and configured to apply an output force to an automotive part held by the securing element as an input force is applied to the leveraging member first portion when the fulcrum is positioned against a pivoting structure;
- securing the securing element about the control arm;
- positioning the fulcrum point against an automotive structure;
- and
- applying an input force to the leveraging tool such that an output force detaches the control arm.
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