Gudgeon assembly
US6672999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49556
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-element gudgeon assembly including (a) a sleeve element having a central bore of substantially uniform diameter, such bore being adapted to receive one end of a rotatable axle; (b) a circular flange element having a central collar portion slidably mounted on the outer surface of the cylindrical sleeve element, and having an outer rim portion adapted to engage, center and support an end of a cylindrical drum for rotation with axle; and (c) a stub axle element mounted on one end of the sleeve element and cooperating with structure on the outer surface of the sleeve element to position the flange element at a fixed desired location on the sleeve element.
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