Retainer cap for shaft assembly
US9347492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/24
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retainer cap for a rolling element shaft assembly includes a yoke, a solid shaft, and a tubular shaft. The retainer cap includes a body having a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and an inner surface defining an internal cavity to receive the tubular shaft, an axial end surface disposed at the first end and defining a first opening to receive the solid shaft, and a second opening defined in the body second end to receive the tubular shaft after insertion through the first opening. The retainer cap further includes a first tab extending from the axial end surface into the internal cavity, and a second tab extending from the axial end surface into the internal cavity.
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