Securing machine parts together with the aid of connecting pins
First Claim
1. A method for securing machine parts together to form an assembly having two opposed surfaces, the parts being formed to define a passage receiving at least one connecting pin which extends between, and is substantially flush with, the two opposed surfaces of the assembly, comprising;
- providing a connecting pin having a length greater than the distance between the two opposed surfaces;
forming a groove in the connecting pin at a distance from a first end of the pin which is equal to the distance between the two opposed surfaces;
mounting a positioning member in the groove and inserting the pin into the passage so that the first end is flush with one opposed surface and the positioning member bears against the other opposed surface; and
breaking off the pin at the groove so that the portion of the pin between the first end and the groove remains secured in the passage.
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Abstract
Machine parts are connected together to form an assembly by means of pins which form an interference fit with passages in the parts and whose ends are flush with two opposed surfaces of the assembly. Each pin is provided with an annular groove spaced from one end of the pin by a distance equal to the distance between the opposed surfaces. A positioning member is seated in the groove and the pin is inserted into an associated passage so that the positioning member bears against one opposed surface. After a tight fit is achieved, the protruding portion of the pin is broken away.
A device is provided for testing the tightness of an inserted pin. The device may engage the annular groove and apply a tensile test force. Alternatively, after the end of the pin has been broken away, the device may bear against the end of the remaining pin portion and apply a compressive test force.
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1. A method for securing machine parts together to form an assembly having two opposed surfaces, the parts being formed to define a passage receiving at least one connecting pin which extends between, and is substantially flush with, the two opposed surfaces of the assembly, comprising;
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providing a connecting pin having a length greater than the distance between the two opposed surfaces; forming a groove in the connecting pin at a distance from a first end of the pin which is equal to the distance between the two opposed surfaces; mounting a positioning member in the groove and inserting the pin into the passage so that the first end is flush with one opposed surface and the positioning member bears against the other opposed surface; and breaking off the pin at the groove so that the portion of the pin between the first end and the groove remains secured in the passage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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