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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2008
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2005
Thomas Esslinger, Alstead, NH (US);
Erik Esslinger, Charlestown, NH (US);
Thomas Esslinger, Alstead, NH (US);
Erik Esslinger, Charlestown, NH (US);
Bore Repair Systems, Inc., Alstead, NH (US);
Abstract
A bore honing device comprising a support assembly including first and second end support elements connected by a base support which supports an axial guide track. A trolley engaging with the guide track and the trolley being movable along the guide track for guide movement of a bore honing tool supported by the trolley. At least one adjustable guide is provided for limiting travel of the trolley along the guide track. A weight compensation mechanism is connected between the trolley and a desired end wall of the support assembly for exerting a force on the support assembly when a bore honing device is vertically oriented to compensate for the weight of the drive motor, the trolley and the honing tool.