Modular low friction spindle assembly
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1. An upper spindle shaft, comprising:
- an upper section;
a lower section; and
, an undercut section, located between said upper section and said lower section.
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Abstract
Spindle assemblies include an upper spindle shaft with an undercut section, which reduces wear on parts. Assemblies include a depth stop on a probe pin to ensure accurate alignment upon reassembly with minimal time and effort.
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1. An upper spindle shaft, comprising:
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an upper section;
a lower section; and
,an undercut section, located between said upper section and said lower section. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A probe pin, comprising:
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a first end;
a second end distal to said first end;
a probe knob with a support ledge at said first end; and
,a depth stop. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method for assembling a spindle assembly, comprising the steps of:
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providing an upper spindle shaft, comprising an upper section, a lower section, and an undercut section;
providing a spindle comprising a spindle bore; and
,inserting said upper spindle shaft into said spindle bore. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
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29. A method for assembling a spindle assembly, comprising the steps of:
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providing a probe pin comprising a probe knob with a support ledge at a first end, probe threads vicinal to a second end distal to said first end, and a depth stop extending from said probe threads to said second end;
providing an upper spindle shaft comprising a threaded spindle shaft receptacle with a receptacle end wall;
providing a spindle comprising a spindle bore;
inserting said probe pin and said upper spindle shaft into said spindle bore; and
,screwing said probe threads into said threaded spindle shaft receptacle. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32)
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