Castellated snap ring retention system and method

Details Castellated snap ring retention system and method Castellated snap ring retention system and method

2007-04-03

2007-04-03

Bonck, Rodney H. (Department: 3681)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C267S178000, C403S319000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11061130

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a system and method for releasably retaining at least one coil spring. The present invention utilizes a circumferential castellation formed within a housing operable to receive within the notches formed by the castellation a complimentary number of fingers formed from a retainer plate. The retainer plate is operable to hold the coil springs in compression and is fixed in place by an internal snap ring disposed within an inwardly facing circumferential grove formed on the radial inner side of the protruding blocks or dentils formed by the castellation.

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