Threaded fastener positive anti-rotation locking device
US9121429B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H48/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a shaft, a device, a fastener, and an anti-rotation clip. The shaft is configured for rotation. The device is mounted on, and surrounds at least a portion of, the shaft, and has first and second protrusions that are formed on one side and are spaced apart to define a tab space. The fastener is rotationally mounted relative to the shaft, and includes a tab slot formed in its outer surface that extends radially inwardly and is disposed radially inwardly of the tab space. The anti-rotation clip includes a main body portion and a head portion that has a first tab portion and a second tab portion. At least a portion the main body portion is disposed between the device and the fastener, the first tab is disposed in the tab space, and the second tab is disposed in the tab slot.
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