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Multi-piece shaft

US9359144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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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	Jun 5, 2015
Grant date	Jun 7, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 5, 2035

Classification

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

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a multi-piece shaft for an idler roller. The method includes providing a tube having a first end and a second end, mechanically crimping the first end of the tube to a first stub to secure the first stub to the first end of the tube with a mechanical interlock, and mechanically crimping the second end of the tube to a second stub to secure the second stub to the second end of the tube with a mechanical interlock. The first stub extends from the first end of the tube and the second stub extends from the second end of the tube.

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