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Plug for a planetary pin assembly

US9631716B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2013
Grant dateApr 25, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B21/086
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pin assembly for use in a planetary gear, including a pin defining a blind bore therein, the blind bore extending axially from an opening and terminating with an end face, the pin defining an inlet bore and an outlet bore, and a plug including a substantially cylindrical body including a circular base wall and a sidewall extending from its outer perimeter, the sidewall defining an inlet recess and an outlet recess. The inlet recess and outlet recess of the plug are aligned with the inlet bore and outlet bore, respectively, of the pin when the plug is inserted in the pin.

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