Plug-type counterweight and lock

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1975-10-16

1977-06-07

Scott, Samuel

Machine element or mechanism

Elements

Flywheel, motion smoothing-type

188218A, 301 5B, F16F 1522

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040275493

ABSTRACT:
A method of and apparatus for balancing rotating machinery components which ncorporate butted flanges or faces is provided. A circumferential slot is formed on the interior face of one of the flanges and a hole is bored in either flange communicating with the slot. A sheet metal lock is inserted through the hole along the side surface thereof and a balancing weight or counterweight is inserted adjacent the lock. End tabs in the lock which extend in opposite directions are bent to support and retain the counterweight within the hole in the flange.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1438768 (1922-12-01), Lapham
patent: 2269670 (1942-01-01), Kieckbusch
patent: 3838464 (1974-09-01), Doyle

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