Cast idler wheel
US12358577B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60B2310/202
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An idler wheel includes a hub, an outer rim, and a pair of side plates that form an interior cavity extending radially between the outer rim (110) and the hub, and axially between the pair of side plates. The first side plate defines a maximum side plate axial thickness disposed radially next to the hub in a cross-sectional plane containing a radial direction, and an axis of rotation, as well as a minimum side plate thickness disposed radially next to the outer rim. A ratio of the maximum thickness to the minimum thickness ranges from 1.325 to 1.900.
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