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Balanced snap ring

US9033636B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49776
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A balanced snap ring and method of making a balanced snap ring is disclosed. The snap ring has a circular shape wherein the circular shape has a circumference. The snap ring has a body section and a protrusion extending axially from the body section. The protrusion is formed partially around the circumference. Additionally, a transmission with a balanced snap ring is disclosed.

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