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US7673539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2188
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An arrangement and method for removing a shaft from a gearbox housing without having to totally disassemble the housing. The gear box has an aperture in the housing. The aperture is used to gain access to the retaining ring that locks the shaft within the housing. Once the retaining ring is removed, the shaft may then slide out of the housing. A plug member is used to cover the aperture when it is not necessary to remove the shaft.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.