Knuckle pin
US11608095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61G3/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A knuckle pin, coupling system, and method for producing a knuckle pin are provided, the knuckle pin having a cylindrical body with a longitudinal slot therein separating vertical edges of the cylindrical body, with one or more first retaining elements that span outward of the cylindrical body, and a second retainer that includes one or more of opposing apertures, and bendable legs. A method for producing the knuckle pin is provided, where a blank is stamped into a workpiece that corresponds to the pin to be produced, and the stamped workpiece is rolled to produce the pin with the slot.
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