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US 7,069,643 B2Granted
Fuel sending unit lock ring tool
AssigneeSPX Corporation
InventorsMichael Shevela, Richard Harry Krentz, Kevin A. Willcock
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Abstract
A device and method for installing and removing fuel sending closure system lock rings for retaining a module reservoir assembly includes a drive connection feature and a plurality of legs having feet that engage the lock ring to rotate it.
Claims20
A device for removing or installing a lock ring, comprising:
- a base;
- a drive connection feature;
- and
- a rigid plurality of legs extending downwardly and outwardly from said base, each of the legs terminating in a respective end having a respective foot wherein said legs and said base are in direct unitary connection with each other, wherein each foot further comprises a foot base and a top head connected to each leg end, wherein the foot base is thinner than the leg end and at least part of the top head is wider than the foot base to define a first notch and a second notch defined between the leg end and the top head.
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A device for removing or installing a lock ring comprising:
- a base;
- means for connecting the base to a drive device;
- and
- a plurality of rigid means for engaging extending downwardly and outwardly from said base, each of the engaging means terminating in a respective end having a respective means for supporting, wherein said engaging means and said base are in direct unitary connection with each other, wherein each foot further comprises a foot base and a top head connected to each leg end, wherein the foot base is thinner than the leg end and at least part of the top head is wider than the foot base to define a first notch and a second notch defined between the leg ends and the top head.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.