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Pinion assembly preloading system

US9091298B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2011
Grant dateJul 28, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53061
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to pinion assembly preloading systems. Disclosed are systems including a press actuator configured to apply an axial force against a pinion assembly; a force sensor configured to measure a reaction force at the pinion assembly; and a controller configured to control the press actuator according to a change in the reaction force.

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