US1392971A - Tobsion-ttjbe hoist and holder - Google Patents

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P. W. SAMUELSON AND W. CHRISTOFFERSON.

TORSION TUBE HOIST AND HOLDER APPLICATION FILED DEC- 27, I920.

Patented Oct. 11, 1921.

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TORSION-TUBE I-IOIST AND HOLDER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Oct. 11, 1921.

Application filed December 27, 1920. Serial No.'433,218.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that we, PETER W. SAMUEL- SON and WILLIAM CHRIsrorrnRsoN citizens of the United States, residing'at Pepin, in the county of Pepin and State of Wisconsin, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Torsion-Tube Hoists and Holders; and we do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which: it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to a device for liftingthe torsion tube of an automobile and holding the same in lifted position during the removal and replacement of the engine. The device is particularly adapted for use on a Ford or similar type of automobile. When it is desired to remove the engine from such an automobile, it is necessary to lift the torsion tube in order that the same may be disconnected. This has heretofore been done by a jack placed upon the ground. Such a procedure involves working in disadvantageous and uncomfortable position and prevents any desirable movement of the car.

It is an object of this invention, therefore, to provide a device for lifting and holding the end of the torsion tube by the use of which the engine can be removed and, if desired, the car may be moved on the ground or floor while the torsion tube is still held in its elevated position.

It is a further object to provide such a device by which the elevation of the torsion tube can be quickly changed or adjusted and the replacement in the engine thus facilitated.

These and other objects of the invention will be readily apparent from the following description made in connection with the accompanying drawings in which like reference characters refer to the same parts throughout the difierent views, and in which,

Figure 1 shows somewhat diagrammatically the frame and wheels of a Ford car, a torsion tube thereon and applicants device in position for use;

Fig. 2 is a view in elevation looking at the side of the car frame and also showlng the device in use with the torsion tube; and

Fig. 3 is a view of the device in elevation as seen from the right in Fig. 1, a portion thereof being shown in section.

Referring to the drawings, the device 1s seen to consist of a cross member or beam 1, the ends of which are tapered toward the outer ends in thickness and have secured at such ends transversely thereof, short blocks 2 which project a short distance at either side of the member 1. disposed in an aperture located centrally of the member 1, which nut member has a flange extended at each side thereof in its upper end by which it is attached to the member 1 by screws or other suitable fastening means which pass through holes in said flange. A screw at provided at its upper end with an operating crank is arranged to pass vertically throughthe nut member 3 and is formed at its lower end to constitute the ball member of the ball and socket swivel joint, the socket member of which comprises a transversely extended hook member 5 formed of two similar parts which are connected by. suitable bolts or screws 6. A chain 7 is fastened to one of the bolts 6 of the member 5 and is adapted to have one of the links thereof hooked over the hook of member 5 when the device is in use.

' The operation and use of the device is illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2. In Fig. l is shown in plan a diagrammatic representationof the frame and wheels of a Ford car which comprises a torsion tube a, the frame members 6, and the connection 0 between the end of the torsion tube and the engine.

When it is desired to lift the torsion tube,

the member 1 is placed across the frame of the automobile with the members 2 resting on the frame members 6. The screw 4 is lowered to a suitable position and the chain 7 is then passed around the end of the torsion tube and a link thereof hooked over the hook of member 5. The torsion tube 5 A nut member 3 is will then be elevated as desired, by turning the crank and raising the screw 4. The engine and its shaft can then be quickly and conveniently removed and the lifting clevice will remain in position on the car and hold the torsion tube elevated. The car can then be moved, as desired, without any further securing of the torsion tube. This movement of the car without securing the torsion tube could not be accomplished if the tube had been raised by a jack placed on the floor. When it is desired to replace the engine, the tube can be lowered or ad justed in height to facilitate the connection by turning of the crank of screw 4i. The operator will be above the torsion tube and can conveniently operate the device and at the same time assist in making the connec tion at the usual universal joint.

It is thus seen that applicant has provided a simple device having great utility and which greatly facilitates the described operation on the automobile. The device can be manipulated by the operator while in a convenient position, and as stated, the de vice can remain in position on the car and the latter be moved to any desired location.

lower end of said elevating device conupon the side frame members of an structed and arranged to embrace and sup.- port the torsion tube of the automobile when the elevating device is operated.

2. A. torsion, tube lifter and holder for Ford automobiles having in combination a member adapted to extend across andrest automobile, an elevating means extending through said member centrally thereof, a head swivelly mounted upon the lower end of said elevating means below said member having attached at one end thereof achain, and havingits other end formed as a hook over which a link of the chain is adapted to be Secured. V a

3. A torsion tube lifter'a'nd holder having in combination a beam member adapted to extend transversely of and be supported by the side frame members of an automobile, a nut disposed in said beam centrally thereof, an elevating screw 7 extended vertically through said member and nut and a swiveling head connected to the lower end of said screw and extending transversely thereof, said head having a chain secured at one side thereof and having its other side formed as a hook member over whichja link of the chain is adapted to be disposed.

4t. A device of the class described having in combination a cross beam adapted to'extend across the frame of an automobile,

blocks secured at the underside of said memher at the ends thereof'and extending transversely of said member, a flanged nut secured in an aperture formed centrally of said cross member, a screw arranged to travel in-said nut having an operating means at one end thereof, a head connected to the lower end of said screw by a ball and socket joint and extending at each side thereof, a

chain secured to one side of said head having its other end free, said head being formed at its other side with a hook over which alink of said chain is adapted. to be disposed.

In testimony whereof we affix oursigna tures in presence'of two witnesses.

, r PETER w. SAMUELSON;

. WILLIAM GHRISTOFFERSON.

Witnesses:

ARTH R SOHILLING, E. LANcnRs.

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