ADjustable Lifting and Precision Positioning Device

Abstract

A device for precision lifting and positioning of test pieces is provided. The device has a rigid connector attachment which moves the application point of a vertical lifting force over the center of gravity of a test piece despite having a lifting attachment point at its far edge. The rear to forward adjustment is provided by a screw which moves the application of the lifting force backward and forward along the axis of a rigid connector.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 09, 1997
Accession Number
ADD018747

Entities

People

  • Paul E. Moody

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attachment
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Connectors
  • Gravity
  • Inventions
  • Joints
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Navy
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Patent Applications
  • Precision
  • Shoulder
  • Undersea Warfare
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering