Caterpillar Inc.
Retainer sleeve design with external ribs
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Abstract:
A retainer sleeve includes an at least partially annular body defining an axis of rotation, a radial direction, and a circumferential direction. The body may also have a radially inner annular surface defining a radially inner aperture, and a first anti-rotation feature extending radially inwardly from the radially inner annular surface including a sloping ledge having a locking surface, and an outer peripheral surface defining a notch that is at least partially aligned with the first anti-rotation feature or an array of a plurality of external ribs extending outwardly radially from the outer peripheral surface.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
14 Nov 2019
Issue date:
30 Aug 2022