Roller follower body
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1. A roller follower, comprising:
- a) an outer surface, enclosing a first cavity, a second cavity, and a transition opening, wherein the first cavity includes a first inner surface configured to house a cylindrical insert, the second cavity includes a second inner surface configured to house an inner body, and the transition opening links the first cavity with the second cavity; and
b) at least one of the cavities is fabricated through forging.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a roller follower, comprising an outer surface, enclosing a first cavity a second cavity, and a transition opening, wherein the first cavity includes a first inner surface configured to house a cylindrical insert, the second cavity includes a second inner surface configured to house an inner body, and the transition opening links the first cavity with the second cavity; and at least one of the cavities is fabricated through forging.
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1. A roller follower, comprising:
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a) an outer surface, enclosing a first cavity, a second cavity, and a transition opening, wherein the first cavity includes a first inner surface configured to house a cylindrical insert, the second cavity includes a second inner surface configured to house an inner body, and the transition opening links the first cavity with the second cavity; and
b) at least one of the cavities is fabricated through forging. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A roller follower, comprising:
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a) a hollow shaft element;
b) a roller shaft element configured to house a roller;
c) a transitional shaft element linking the first hollow shaft element and the roller shaft element, wherein at least one of the shaft elements is fabricated through forging. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A roller follower, comprising:
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a) an outer surface enclosing a first cavity, a second cavity, and a transitional tube, wherein the outer surface includes a plurality of cylindrical surfaces; and
b) at least one of the cavities is fabricated through forging. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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