Bi-metal pump gear
US8613609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49242
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pump gear is provided. The pump gear includes a first shaft portion having a first end and a second end with an integral gear portion formed therebetween. The first shaft portion is made from a first tool steel material. A second shaft portion having a third end brazed to the first end. The second shaft portion has at least one integral drive spline formed adjacent one end. The second shaft portion is made from a second tool material. The first tool steel material has a vanadium content by weight of greater than 9% and the second tool steel material has a vanadium content by weight of less than or equal to 1%.
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