Self-adjusting trunnion assembly
US5103687A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H13/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trunnion assembly (10) for adjusting a rotating cylindrical container (16) having a circumferential tire (7) is disclosed. The assembly (10) includes a rotating roller (11) supported between a pair of brackets with bearings (12) that are attached to a first base plate (13A) pivotally supported on a second fixed base plate (13B). An elongated arm (14) is secured to the first base plate (13A) at one end and secured to a guide base plate (15) at the other end. A pair of spaced guide rollers (16) are mounted on the guide base plate (15). The circumferential tire (7) is positioned between the guide rollers (16) and the rollers (16) are positioned within a barrier assembly (20).
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