Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Cranks and wrist pins
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Bucci, David A. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Cranks and wrist pins
C074S591000, C123S192200
Reexamination Certificate
active
06854358
ABSTRACT:
A balance shaft unit for internal combustion engines consists of at least one balance shaft (6, 7) supported in a balance casing (5) and counterweights (8) connected onto it. In order to achieve maximum precision, reliable fastening and minimum external dimensions at minimum manufacturing costs, the counterweight (8) is essentially a cylindrical ring with two end surfaces (61) normal to the axis and with a cutout (55) in the longitudinally central region, so that the counterweight consists of two ring parts (60, 61) abutting the two end surfaces (61) and an intermediate segmental part (62). One of the end surfaces (61) of the counterweight (8) forms, jointly with a machined surface (33) of the balance casing (5), a thrust bearing (32).
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Bachman & LaPointe P.C.
Bucci David A.
Steyr Powertrain AG & Co. KG
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