Richard Arthur Wells

US Patent:

53966902, Mar 14, 1995

Filed:

Oct 26, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/966505

Inventors:

Richard C. Wells - Orlando FL
Ralph E. Bidwell - Orlando FL

International Classification:

B23P 1902
B23P 1904

US Classification:

2940208

Abstract:

A washing machine agitator spline coupling tool and method for using the tool is described for removing and installing an agitator spline coupling used to couple the agitator to the washing machine drive system. The tool facilitates in removing the spline coupling and installing a replacement spline coupling to an original factory installed position within the agitator. The useful life of the washing machine is extended without the need to replace the agitator itself. The tool includes a shaft and pressure plate assembly mechanism for pulling the spline coupling out of the agitator without damage to the agitator by maintaining alignment of component parts. The design dimensions for the tool elements permit a used spline coupling to be replaced with a new spline coupling to a desired factory selected position.

US Patent:

49843443, Jan 15, 1991

Filed:

Oct 26, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/425726

Inventors:

Richard C. Wells - Orlando FL

International Classification:

B23P 1904

US Classification:

29261

Abstract:

The extension shaft removal tool consists of one base tool with two combination lifter plates and is specifically designed to separate the automatic washer drive motor shaft from the extension shaft of the clutch assembly.