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Tolerance ring and shim and method of use
Assignee: RAY ENGINEERING COMPANY Ltd
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Filing: 1987-10-05
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Granted: 1988-12-13
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Expires: 2007-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A method of using a tolerance ring in conjunction with a relatively soft material while preventing deformation of the soft material is provided through the use of a split cylinder shim between the tolerance ring and the soft material. This arrangement can be used whether the soft material is surrounded by the tolerance ring, surrounds the tolerance ring or both.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur A. Cramer, Jr.
- 👤 Brian S. Cramer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:00
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D1/00; F16D1/06; F16D1/08; F16D1/0829; F16D1/0835; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7047; Y10T403/7051; Y10T403/7052; Y10T403/7054; Y10T403/7058; Y10T403/7061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A tolerance ring and shim assembly for use in conjunction with a cylindrical surface of a relatively soft material, said tolerance ring being in the form of a split cylinder defining a longitudinal axis and having a plurality of laterally spaced, axially extending corrugations projecting radially from said cylinder, which is to be sandwiched between an inner cylindrical surface of an outer member and an outer cylindrical surface of an inner member, one of said members being formed of a relatively soft material compared to said tolerance ring and said shim being in the form of a split cylinder with a smooth surface, comprising: said shim having a diameter sized to engage against said soft material cylindrical surface, and said tolerance ring having a diameter sized to engage against said shim on an opposite side of said shim from said soft material cylindrical surface, whereby, said shim will prevent said corrugations from deforming said soft material cylindrical surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A tolerance ring and shim assembly for use in conjunction with a cylindrical surface of a relatively soft material, said tolerance ring being in the form of a split cylinder defining a longitudinal axis and having a plurality of laterally spaced, axially extending corrugations projecting radially from said cylinder, which is to be sandwiched between an inner cylindrical surface of an outer member and an outer cylindrical surface of an inner member, one of said members being formed of a relatively soft material compared to said tolerance ring and said shim being in the form of a split cylinder with a smooth surface, comprising: said shim having a diameter sized to engage against said soft material cylindrical surface, and said tolerance ring having a diameter sized to engage against said shim on an opposite side of said shim from said soft material cylindrical surface, whereby, said shim will prevent said corrugations from deforming said soft material cylindrical surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A tolerance ring and shim assembly according to claim 1, wherein a single shim is utilized which overlies an outer surface of said tolerance ring, said outer member being fabricated of a relatively soft material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A tolerance ring and shim assembly according to claim 1, wherein a single shim is utilized which lies within said tolerance ring, said inner member being fabricated of a relatively soft material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A tolerance ring and shim assembly according to claim 1, wherein two shims are utilized one of which overlies an outer surface of said tolerance ring and one of which lies within said tolerance ring, said outer and inner members being fabricated of a relatively soft material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A tolerance ring and shim assembly according to claim 1, wherein said shim has an axial length at least as great as an axial extent of said corrugations.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A tolerance ring and shim assembly according to claim 5, wherein said shim has an axial length at least as great as an axial length of said ring.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of preventing deformation of a cylindrical surface in a relatively soft material by a tolerance ring in the form of a split cylinder defining a longitudinal axis and having a plurality of laterally spaced, axially extending corrugations projecting radially from said cylinder, said tolerance ring being sandwiched between an inner cylindrical surface of an outer member and an outer cylindrical surface of an inner member at least one of said members being formed of a relatively soft material in comparison to said tolerance ring, comprising the step of inserting a shim in the form of a split cylinder having smooth cylindrical inner and outer surfaces between said tolerance ring and said relatively soft material.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of preventing deformation of a cylindrical surface in a relatively soft material by a tolerance ring in the form of a split cylinder defining a longitudinal axis and having a plurality of laterally spaced, axially extending corrugations projecting radially from said cylinder, said tolerance ring being sandwiched between an inner cylindrical surface of an outer member and an outer cylindrical surface of an inner member at least one of said members being formed of a relatively soft material in comparison to said tolerance ring, comprising the step of inserting a shim in the form of a split cylinder having smooth cylindrical inner and outer surfaces between said tolerance ring and said relatively soft material.
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