F - Mech Eng,Light,Heat,Weapons – 16 – C
Patent
F - Mech Eng,Light,Heat,Weapons
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C
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F16C 35/063 (2006.01) F16C 35/067 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1315838
-15- Abstract of the Invention A MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT FOR A BEARING ASSEMBLY In a drive mechanism where there are relatively rotating components, it is common practice to use roller bearings to accommodate relative rotation between various components. In order to properly maintain the position of the bearing assembly with respect to the components, some form of locking mechanism is commonly employed. Normally, the locking mechanism requires additional components, such as a locking washer, to be used in conjunction with those used to mount the bearing assembly. This results in an increase in the size and complexity of the drive mechanism. In addition, when a locking washer is utilized, sufficient space must be available to properly "set" the locking washer with respect to the bearing assembly after it has been properly adjusted. Many times use of such locking components requires the machining of adjacent components which serves to anchor the locking mechanism. The additional machining requires the components to be of a larger size to obtain proper fatigue life. This, coupled with the cost of the additional machining, greatly increases the expense of the unit. The present invention overcomes these drawbacks by providing a locking mechanism that utilizes a nut member that is threaded on a shaft to position a bearing assembly on the shaft. A planet carrier is splined to the shaft adjacent the nut member to prevent it from rotation with respect to the shaft. The configuration of the spline arrangement permits easy installation of a bearing assembly in areas that are inaccessible with very little adjustment required to achieve proper assembly.
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Caterpillar Inc.
Kirby Eades Gale Baker
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