Method to prevent brinelling wear of slot and pin assembly

Details Method to prevent brinelling wear of slot and pin assembly Method to prevent brinelling wear of slot and pin assembly

2008-01-16

2011-10-11

Look, Edward (Department: 3745)

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

Method of operation

C415S159000, C415S202000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08033782

ABSTRACT:
A method to prevent brinelling wear of a slot and pin assembly of an adjustable inlet guide vane mechanism includes: providing a compressor having the adjustable inlet guide vane mechanism including a control ring with a plurality of tapered slots positioned around a circumference of the control ring; providing a plurality of tapered pin/lever arm assemblies each comprising a tapered pin having a tapered body with a first end and a second end; positioning the tapered pin of the tapered pin/lever arm assembly within each of the plurality of tapered slots; positioning a spring over the first end of each of the tapered pins; and securing the tapered pin of each of the tapered pin/lever arm assemblies within each of the tapered slots by coupling a fastening member to the first end of each of the tapered pins.

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