Method and tool for checking alignment between gears
US9459178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M13/021
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a method of checking an alignment between a first gear and a second gear using a tool is provided. The tool includes a base portion defining a longitudinal axis and an elongate portion extending from the base portion along a transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Further, the second gear is received in an inner bore of the first gear. The method includes inserting at least partially the base portion of the tool within an inner bore of the second gear. The method also includes inserting a first pin extending from the elongate portion within a space between adjacent teeth of the first gear. The method further includes determining that the first gear is aligned with the second gear if a second pin extending from the elongate portion is received within a space between adjacent teeth of the second gear.
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