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Locking system for industrial machine and method for operating the same

US11708849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2020
Grant dateJul 25, 2023
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB02C18/16
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A locking system in an industrial machine is provided. The locking system includes a lock-ring positioned in a lock-ring recess in a rotational shaft, a spacing plate axially interfacing with the lock-ring, and a compression plate with a threaded opening. The locking system further includes a bolt threadingly engaged with the threaded opening in the compression plate and a spring axially interposed between the spacing plate and the compression plate.

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