Spun-formed rotatable object with bearing and method of manufacture
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1. A rotatable assembly comprising:
- a spun-formed object including a hub defining a hole; and
a bearing secured within said hole.
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Abstract
The specification discloses a pulley assembly including a spun-formed pulley and a bearing secured within the pulley. The bearing is secured using any combination of press-fitting, adhering, coining, or peening. A manufacturing method also is disclosed.
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1. A rotatable assembly comprising:
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a spun-formed object including a hub defining a hole; and
a bearing secured within said hole. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A pulley assembly comprising:
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an one-piece pulley including a hub and a rim, said hub defining a center hole; and
a bearing secured within said center hole. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of manufacturing a rotatable assembly comprising the steps of:
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spin-forming an object; and
securing a bearing within the object. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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