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Gear pump with improved pinion mounting

US4728271A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 2, 1986
Grant dateMar 1, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B2200/40
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A two-stage gear pump with two gear sets each having a pinion telescoped onto a slotted drive shaft with a press fit and also positively keyed to the shaft. One key in the slot of the shaft includes radial ears establishing a positive coupling between the shaft and one of the pinions and also includes cantilevered spring fingers which enhance the press fit between the shaft and the other pinion.

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