Title:
ANTIBACK-LASH NUT
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006039363
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
In a preferred embodiment, an apparatus, including: a first nut half (40) and a second nut half (42) each having internal threads (50, 52) complementary with threads on a screw inserted therein; the first nut half (40) and the second nut half (42) having first and second tapers (60, 62), respectively, defined therearound in adjacent surfaces thereof on proximal portions of the first nut half (40) and the second nut half (42); an annular retaining ring (80, 200, 220) having complementary third (92) and fourth (94) tapers defined therearound, with the first taper (60) engaging the third taper (92) and the second taper (62) engaging the fourth taper (94); and biasing apparatus (110, 180, 266) forcing the annular retaining ring (80, 200, 220) inwardly, thus eliminating backlash.
Inventors:
BOGUE MICHAEL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/034917
Publication Date:
October 05, 2006
Filing Date:
October 03, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
TRITEX CORP (US)
BOGUE MICHAEL (US)
BOGUE MICHAEL (US)
International Classes:
F16H27/02; F16H3/06; F16H29/02; F16H29/20
Foreign References:
| US6131478A | 2000-10-17 | |||
| US2919596A | 1960-01-05 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 1812730A4
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