Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Pitmans and connecting rods
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2005-09-13
Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Pitmans and connecting rods
C074S57900F, C029S888010, C029S888090, C123S0510BB, C123S054100, C123S0510BC, C123S0430AA
Reexamination Certificate
active
06941837
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method provide a true bilateral connecting rod apparatus having a crankshaft defining an axis of rotation and a rod journal eccentrically mounted for circular rotation about the axis, and a pair of connecting rods attached to the rod journal for reciprocating motion in a common plane extending perpendicularly through the rod journal. One or more retaining rings engage the pair of connecting rods and secure the pair of connecting rods to the journal. A common bearing insert is disposed between the pair of connecting rods and the rod journal.
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DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Jurecko Thomas A.
Luong Vinh T.
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