Drive shaft press
US10766106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/0043
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A simplified drive press system is operable to press-fit a pair of first workpieces into a second workpiece. The drive press system uses a simplified mechanical arrangement to translate an input torque into movement of a pair of drive arms toward and away from one another. Yokes of differing configurations may be attached to the drive arms to accommodate a variety of different workpieces. A nut runner may be used to supply a drive torque to the gear assembly and provide a controlled input torque and control the movement of the drive arms. An overall reduction may be utilized that balances a desired movement resolution with the desire to detect changes in input torque. The nut runner may be programmable to provide a desired movement of the drive arms while monitoring the input torque to detect when a fully press-fitted condition is realized.
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