Method for securing a machine element

US8318069B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• AKTIEBOLAGET SKF · SE

Inventors

• Hans-Jürgen Liesegang · Schortens, DE
• Mathias Seuberling · Nidderau, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 20, 2010
• Grant date: Nov 27, 2012
• Expiry date: Jul 20, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T24/44017
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed in which a pressurized fluid presses an axial abutment surface against a first machine element in the axial direction to thereby fix the axial position of the first machine element and/or to thereby set a desired axial pre-loading of the first machine element. The fluid is then solidified to permanently maintain the axial position and/or the axial pre-loading of the first machine element. A clamp is disclosed that permanently affixes the first machine element relative to a second machine element using this method. An apparatus comprising the first machine element axially fixed relative to the second machine element by the clamp is also disclosed.