Patent · US Expired

Retaining means

US4347026A · kind A · utility

2Cited by

8References

5Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Atlantic Richfield Company · US

Inventors

Peter Schelhas · Stuttgart, DE
Walter Schlott · Rommelshausen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 3, 1979
Grant date	Aug 31, 1982
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 3, 1999

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16B39/28
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A retaining means is disclosed which utilizes a resilient ring placed in an eccentric groove which partially penetrates its supporting member. The ring extends through the support member and bears against the member to be retained. Thus a constant retaining force is applied to the restrained member which allows the member to be adjusted without first removing the ring. The restraining force is sufficient to prevent unwanted movement of the restrained member when subjected to a vibrational environment.

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