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Combination lock washer and spindle bearing assembly

  • US 6,976,816 B2
  • Filed: 08/01/2003
  • Issued: 12/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A combination thrust washer, lock washer and nut assembly, comprising:

  • a thrust washer having at least one outer retaining feature;

    a nut disposed adjacent the thrust washer, having;

    a nut body with at least one nut retaining feature; and

    an inner circumferential shoulder extending from the nut body in direct contact with the thrust washer forming a pocket between the thrust washer and nut body; and

    a lock washer disposed about the inner circumferential shoulder and retained within the pocket between the thrust washer and nut body, and having;

    at least one washer tab corresponding to and engaging each outer retaining feature, and at least one nut tang corresponding to and engaging each nut retaining feature; and

    wherein the lock washer is suitable for preventing relative movement between the thrust washer, lock washer, and nut.

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