Twist lock flat thrust washer assembly
US9212687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B4/004
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thrust washer assembly including a washer and a ring is provided. The washer includes a circumferential outer surface that varies radially from an axis of the washer to define a plurality of ramps. The ring includes a plurality of axial protrusions that each includes an inner radial surface that, via a relative rotation of the washer to the ring, engages a radially outer surface of the plurality of ramps to connect the washer and the ring by a friction-fit connection.
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