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Multi-piece shaft

US9056727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18References

18Claims

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Assignee

Joy MM Delaware, Inc. · US

Inventors

David R. White · Pittsburgh, US
Todd W. Kirkpatrick · Fayette, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 17, 2014
Grant date	Jun 16, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 17, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49925
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-piece shaft for an idler roller including a tube having a first end and a second end. The shaft includes a first stub secured to the first end of the tube by a mechanical interlock and a second stub secured to the second end of the tube by a mechanical interlock. The first stub extends from the first end and the second stub extends from the second end when secured to the tube such that the tube, the first stub and the second stub define a length of the shaft.

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