Locking devices
US6494684B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7013
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A locking device for use in retaining rotationally interengaged components in engagement with one another, the device comprising a body member (16) adapted to be located between adjacent interengaging formations (13, 14) on the components to prevent relative rotation of the components, and a wire retaining member (17) adapted to locate the body member in position, the retaining member comprising at least two hook-like members (18) engaged in spaced apertures (20) in the body member, each hook-like member having first and second portions (18B, 18C) extending beyond the body member into engagement with inner and outer surfaces of one of the components.
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