Pinion assembly preloading system
US9835197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53061
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to pinion assembly preloading systems and methods of operation. Disclosed are systems including a press actuator that applies an axial force against a pinion assembly; a force sensor that measures a reaction force at the pinion assembly; and a method of controlling the press actuator according to a change in the reaction force.
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