E-shaped retainer ring

Details E-shaped retainer ring E-shaped retainer ring

1992-03-16

1993-03-30

Swann, J. J.

Expanded, threaded, driven, headed, tool-deformed, or locked-thr

Fastener securing element

Resilient metallic

411353, 411539, 411354, F16B 2118

Patent

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051978415

ABSTRACT:
An E-shaped retainer ring comprising an inner circumference that engages with a retainer ring accommodating groove formed around the circumference of a shaft; an opening through which a shaft passes when the retainer ring is mounted on and removed from the shaft; and protruding front end portions formed on each side of the opening at the outer circumference of the ring; whereby the E-shaped retainer ring is removed from the shaft by passing a tool against the protruding end portions of the ring, and the distance between the outer sides of the front end portions is set almost equal to the outer diameter of the retainer ring. A tool for fitting and removing the above E-shaped retainer ring is also provided.

REFERENCES:
patent: 857227 (1907-06-01), Booth
patent: 2016858 (1935-10-01), Hall
patent: 3297916 (1967-01-01), Wright
patent: 4886408 (1989-12-01), Killian et al.

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