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Self-adjusting trunnion assembly

US5103687A · kind A · utility

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6References
15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 3, 1990
Grant dateApr 14, 1992
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Expiry dateOct 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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