Thomas W Gaddy

US Patent:

42874980, Sep 1, 1981

Filed:

Feb 19, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/123104

Inventors:

Thomas W. Gaddy - Florence SC

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Lynchburg VA

International Classification:

H03J 106

US Classification:

334 74

Abstract:

An arrangement is provided for mechanically connecting threaded tuning elements of electrical components to rotators driven by automated apparatus. The arrangement includes tuning tools which provide positive rotation to the tuning elements but which permit relative longitudinal motion between the tuning tools and the tuning elements. The tuning tools further have conical receptacles which are rotated by conical members that self-align with the receptacles. The conical drive members are connected by telescoping and universally joined drive shafts to motors under the control of the automated apparatus.