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Attachment of disk to shaft using a wedge

US11174900B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2015
Grant dateNov 16, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H55/52
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In one example in accordance with the present disclosure an apparatus for attaching to a shaft using a wedge is described. The apparatus includes a disc having a longitudinal axis. At least a portion of the disc is insertable into a shaft and is expandable against an inside diameter of the shaft. The disc has a recess at the longitudinal axis. A wedge to be inserted into the recess pushes the portion of the disc that is insertable into the shaft against an inside diameter of the shaft.

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