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Means for securing two elements against relative axial movement

US4316678A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 1979
Grant dateFeb 23, 1982
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Expiry dateOct 5, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7056
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Means to mount an element to be powered on a drive shaft are shown. The eent to be powered fits against a shoulder on the shaft. A retainer ring is next slipped onto the shaft against the element, and a snap ring is put in place in a groove in the shaft. Three plugs in the retainer ring are screwed against the element to clamp the assembly longitudinally between the shoulder and the snap ring.

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