公开(公告)号：US10821582B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-03

申请号：US16110715

申请日：2018-08-23

Applicant: TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Inventor： John E. Rode ,  Sean E. Strait

IPC: B25B27/02 ,  F16C41/00 ,  B25B27/06 ,  F16C35/078 ,  F16B39/12

Abstract: An apparatus for use in connecting a cover member to a retaining member coupled to a nut mounted to a shaft includes a body portion, arms, and a plurality of pressing members. The arms extend from the body portion relative to the nut such that contacting portions of the arms contact a rear side of the nut to connect the body portion to the nut. The plurality of pressing members extend from the body portion and is alignable with the plurality of tabs of a cover member when the cover member is located between the body and the nut. The body portion includes a press mechanism configured to cause a first pressing member of the pressing members to contact a first tab of the cover member to deform the first tab toward a retaining member coupled to the nut mounted on the shaft.

公开(公告)号：US09895779B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-20

申请号：US14677134

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Inventor： John E. Rode ,  Sean E. Strait

IPC: F16J9/00 ,  B23P19/04 ,  B23P19/08 ,  B25B27/00 ,  F16F1/02

CPC classification number: B23P19/048 ,  B23P19/084 ,  B25B27/00 ,  F16F1/025

Abstract: The present disclosure provides radial springs that control radial forces between adjacent concentric components. The radial springs may be configured for placement between the adjacent concentric components. The radial springs may include a base member, support members extending from the base member, and resilient members extending from the base members. The resilient members may extend radially, axially, at an angle relative to the axis, or a combination thereof, and may be radially deformable. The resilient members may exert radial forces substantially uniformly radially inward or outward in use. The resilient members may be leaf type members or cantilever type members. The support members and resilient members may be provided on a radially inward or outward side of the base member. The methods of installing and uninstalling radial springs may include engaging the resilient members with a tool and radially deforming the resilient members to engage or disengage the radial spring from an adjacent concentric component.

公开(公告)号：US12036643B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-16

申请号：US17583819

申请日：2022-01-25

Applicant: TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Inventor： John E. Rode ,  Sean E. Strait

IPC: B25B27/06 ,  F16B39/12 ,  F16C19/38 ,  F16C35/063 ,  F16C35/067 ,  F16C35/078 ,  F16C43/04 ,  B23P19/027

CPC classification number: B25B27/062 ,  F16B39/12 ,  F16C19/383 ,  F16C35/063 ,  F16C35/067 ,  F16C35/078 ,  B23P19/027 ,  B25B27/064 ,  F16C43/04 ,  F16C2229/00

Abstract: A system for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft includes an attaching member releasably connectable to the shaft and a press mechanism in fluid communication with a source of fluid and configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. The press mechanism includes a switch having a base and a piston in communication with the fluid such that an increase in a pressure of the fluid results in the piston extending upwardly from the base and a decrease in the pressure of the fluid results in the piston retracting toward the base. The switch includes a lower proximity sensor and a higher proximity sensor. The piston is configured to extend upwardly from the base past the lower proximity sensor and to trip the higher proximity sensor. The switch is configured to control the increase in the pressure in response to the piston tripping the higher proximity sensor.

公开(公告)号：US10718368B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-21

申请号：US16058561

申请日：2018-08-08

Applicant: TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Inventor： John E. Rode

IPC: F16B39/10 ,  F16B39/12 ,  F16B39/282 ,  F16B21/18 ,  F16B39/32 ,  B60B27/00 ,  B60B27/02

Abstract: A lock nut system includes a nut having a retaining member which includes a keeper having locking teeth configured to engage with the lock nut teeth. The locking teeth are offset in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to allow the lock nut to be locked into position on the shaft without further rotation or other adjustment of the nut.

公开(公告)号：US09987732B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-05

申请号：US15661808

申请日：2017-07-27

Applicant: TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Inventor： John E. Rode ,  Sean E. Strait

IPC: B23P19/027 ,  B25B27/06 ,  F16B39/12 ,  F16C25/06 ,  F16C43/04

CPC classification number: B25B27/062 ,  B23P19/027 ,  B25B27/064 ,  F16B39/12 ,  F16C19/383 ,  F16C35/063 ,  F16C35/067 ,  F16C35/078 ,  F16C43/04

Abstract: A system for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft includes an attaching member releasably connectable to the shaft and a press mechanism in fluid communication with a source of fluid and configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. The press mechanism includes a switch having a base and a piston in communication with the fluid such that an increase in a pressure of the fluid results in the piston extending upwardly from the base and a decrease in the pressure of the fluid results in the piston retracting toward the base. The switch includes a lower proximity sensor and a higher proximity sensor. The piston is configured to extend upwardly from the base past the lower proximity sensor and to trip the higher proximity sensor. The switch is configured to control the increase in the pressure in response to the piston tripping the higher proximity sensor.

公开(公告)号：US09797441B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US15441520

申请日：2017-02-24

Applicant: TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Inventor： John E. Rode

IPC: F16C25/06 ,  B23P19/06 ,  B25B27/06 ,  F16C19/36 ,  F16B31/04 ,  F16B39/12 ,  F16B39/28

CPC classification number: F16C25/06 ,  B23P19/06 ,  B23P19/065 ,  B25B27/062 ,  F16B31/043 ,  F16B39/12 ,  F16B39/28 ,  F16C19/364 ,  F16C19/54 ,  F16C19/548 ,  F16C33/30 ,  F16C43/04 ,  F16C2229/00 ,  Y10T29/497 ,  Y10T29/53091 ,  Y10T29/53104 ,  Y10T29/5383

Abstract: A method for preloading a bearing includes releasably, threadably, and directly attaching an attaching member to a circumferential outside surface of an exposed end of a threaded shaft of an axle or spindle. A plurality of extensions extends from a frame and is moved axially toward a wheel hub assembly to apply the preload to the bearing in a distal direction past the attaching member toward the wheel hub assembly. The extensions are configured to contact at least one of a wheel hub or a bearing of the wheel hub assembly when the attaching member is directly attached to the threaded shaft. An automated adjustment mechanism is configured to move the frame and the plurality of extensions axially towards the wheel hub assembly to apply a preload to the bearing within the wheel hub assembly.

公开(公告)号：USD789169S1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US29558261

申请日：2016-03-16

Applicant: TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Designer： John E. Rode ,  Sean E. Strait

公开(公告)号：US09651094B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US14852100

申请日：2015-09-11

Applicant: TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Inventor： John E. Rode

IPC: F16B31/00 ,  F16C43/04 ,  B23P19/06 ,  B25B27/06 ,  F16B31/04 ,  F16C19/54 ,  F16C25/06 ,  F16C33/30 ,  F16B39/12 ,  F16C19/36 ,  F16B39/28

CPC classification number: F16C25/06 ,  B23P19/06 ,  B23P19/065 ,  B25B27/062 ,  F16B31/043 ,  F16B39/12 ,  F16B39/28 ,  F16C19/364 ,  F16C19/54 ,  F16C19/548 ,  F16C33/30 ,  F16C43/04 ,  F16C2229/00 ,  Y10T29/497 ,  Y10T29/53091 ,  Y10T29/53104 ,  Y10T29/5383

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preloading a bearing are provided. These methods and apparatus include preload monitoring devices whereby the mechanic can accurately monitor and regulate the preload on a bearing or bearing assembly. Aspects of the invention may also be used to adjust the endplay on a bearing or a bearing assembly. In one aspect, the preload on the bearing is transmitted through a housing having a fluid pressure that can be detected and monitored. An apparatus for precisely rotating a nut and a tool for precisely rotating a nut are also provided. A bearing retaining nut arrangement that permits the loading or evaluating of a bearing inner race is also provided. The bearing retaining nut arrangement includes a first load-setting nut, a lock washer, and a second jam nut that secures the arrangement to a shaft.

公开(公告)号：US09599164B1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US15071584

申请日：2016-03-16

Applicant: TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Inventor： John E. Rode ,  Sean E. Strait

IPC: F16C35/063 ,  F16C43/04 ,  B25B27/20 ,  B60B27/00 ,  B60B31/00 ,  F16C19/54

CPC classification number: F16C25/083 ,  B25B27/205 ,  B60B27/0078 ,  B60B31/00 ,  B60B2320/10 ,  B60B2900/115 ,  F16C19/364 ,  F16C19/548 ,  F16C25/06 ,  F16C2229/00 ,  F16C2326/02

Abstract: A tool for use in preloading a bearing includes a plurality of arms pivotable relative to each other and a pin extending from each arm of a plurality of arms. The pin is configured to engage an opening of a plurality of openings in a retaining ring. A resilient member biases the plurality of arms away from each other. A first arm of the plurality of arms includes a cavity. A second arm of the plurality of arms is received in the cavity such that an extending portion of the second arm extends outside the cavity and the second arm is moveable in the cavity.

公开(公告)号：US11951770B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-09

申请号：US18162176

申请日：2023-01-31

Applicant: TEMPER AXLE PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Inventor： Sean Strait ,  John E. Rode ,  Matthew Townes

IPC: B25B27/06 ,  B60B27/00 ,  F16B21/18 ,  F16B39/282 ,  F16B39/32 ,  F16C19/54

CPC classification number: B60B27/001 ,  B60B27/0078 ,  F16B21/183 ,  F16B39/282 ,  F16B39/32 ,  F16C19/548 ,  B25B27/062 ,  B60B2320/10 ,  B60B2380/00 ,  B60B2900/321 ,  F16C2229/00 ,  F16C2326/02

Abstract: A system for use in providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft includes a preload apparatus having a first extension and a second extension engageable with an inner race of the bearing and configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. The first extension has a first projection and the second extension has a second projection. A stop ring is configured to limit a radially inward movement of the first extension and the second extension toward each other to position the first projection and the second projection relative to the bearing.