Section 2.—ADJUSTING DEVICES.
For adjustment by Screws, see [Section 78], and by Wedges, see [Section 36], These are the commonest appliances employed. For Cams also, see [Section 9]. For adjusting Pedestal Brasses, see [Section 46].
For adjustments by keys, cotters, &c., see [Section 37]. See also [Nos. 251], [269], and [297].
[9]. Split cone sleeves and set screw adjustment for a revolving standard, or similar detail, where there is much wear or great accuracy is required in the revolving bearing.
[10]. Centre-line adjustment for lathe headstocks, &c.
[11]. Variable curve adjustment; used in compass planes, instruments for drawing arcs of circles, &c.
[12]. Vertical shaft footstep adjustment; employed on millstones, horizontal grinding mills, &c., to regulate the space between the grinding surfaces. See [No. 261].
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[13]. Side screw adjustment for injectors, jet pumps, &c.
[14]. Levelling adjustment; can be used with either 3 or 4 screws: for telescope and level stands, theodolites, &c.
[15]. Horizontal central adjustment for footsteps, &c.
[16]. Slotted link and lock nut for adjusting angle of a lever.
[17]. Disc and ring with partial angular adjustment by a screw and nut; used for screwing dies, self-centering chucks, &c. The nut and bearing of the screw have allowance for swivelling.
[18]. Pin and hole adjustment for a lever or similar detail.
[19]. Wedge bearing for locomotive horn plate guides, slide bars, and similar parts subject to wear.
[20]. Right and left-hand screw and wedge adjustment for roller bearings, &c.
[21]. Adjustment for wear used on engine crossheads to take up the wear of the working faces.
Adjustable Crane Balance Weights, [Section 18].
Adjustable V-guides, [Nos. 700] and [704].