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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2002
Filed:
Sep. 12, 2000
Gene Frederic Baltz, Olmsted Falls, OH (US);
Jerome John Grzincic, Medina, OH (US);
Ronald John Nakoneczny, Olmsted, OH (US);
Thomas Eugene Sattler, Medina, OH (US);
Ford Global Tech, Inc., Dearborn, MI (US);
Abstract
A crankshaft casting pattern insert which includes selectively adjustable portions , which respectively correspond the front and rear main bearing journal portions of the crankshaft. Each adjustable portion includes a removable insert or member , a key member , several “vertical” spacers , several “lateral” spacers , and a fastener . Adjustable portions allow the pattern to be selectively modified in shape, effective to compensate for pattern wear and to allow multiple crankshafts to be produced which have a substantially similar balance capability. Pattern may also include several validation pads or points which allow the produced crankshafts to be measured with improved accuracy.