Tolerance ring with overlapping layers
US8233242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7061
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tolerance ring (10) for providing an interference fit between inner and outer components (36, 50) is disclosed. The tolerance ring (10) comprises a deformable band wound to form a first layer (111) having a plurality of radially extending projections (12, 13, 15) around its circumference and an unformed second layer (110) which overlaps with the first layer. The second layer acts as a force diffuser to spread the forces transferred through the projections on to the inner or outer component.
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