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Bearing pin upset method to retain high hardness pins

US10369620B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2016
Grant dateAug 6, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49915
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of upsetting an axle with a peen tool according to one example of the present disclosure includes contacting a distal end surface of the peen tool with a first terminal end of the axle. The distal end surface of the peen tool has a relief portion formed on the distal end surface that includes a concave profile. An area of the axle is displaced based on the contacting.

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