×

Stiffening probe and tensioning device therefor

  • US 4,649,916 A
  • Filed: 07/11/1984
  • Issued: 03/17/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/15/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A tensioning device for use with a stiffening probe including an elongated casing and a core longitudinally extending therethrough, the tensioning device comprising:

  • a frame including front and back end pieces, and at least a first longitudinally extending guide member connecting together said end pieces;

    front and back thrust pieces mounted on and longitudinally displaceable along the guide member;

    a first spring held between the front end piece and the front thrust piece;

    a second spring held between the front and back thrust pieces;

    a threaded bolt extending through the back end piece and the back thrust piece, and threadably engaging the back thrust piece to move the front and back thrust pieces along the guide member, the threaded bolt including a handle to facilitate turning said threaded bolt;

    front holding means connected to the front end piece to engage and hold a back end of the casing of the stiffening probe; and

    back holding means connected to the back thrust piece to engage and hold a back end of the core of the stiffening probe.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×