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Balancer shaft assemblies

US10591019B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2018
Grant dateMar 17, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F2230/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for balancer shaft assemblies featuring bearing caps. In one example, a system may include a bearing cap connected to a housing surrounding a balancer shaft. The bearing cap may have faces which contact components of the balancer shaft. This contact may prevent movement of the balancer shaft in a particular direction.

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