Patent ID: 9505091
Filing Date: 2016-11-29
CPC Classification: B23P,F16C,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method of assembling a tolerance ring between opposing surfaces of an inner component and an outer component to provide an interference fit therebetween, the inner and outer components being arranged to mate with one another, and the tolerance ring comprising an annular band of resilient material for engaging an opposing surface of one of the inner and outer components, the annular band having a plurality of deformable projections extending radially therefrom to engage the opposing surface of the other one of the inner and outer components, wherein the method comprises: mounting the tolerance ring on one of the inner and outer components whereby the projections are received in a recessed portion on at least one of the inner and outer components to which the tolerance ring is mounted; partially mating the inner and outer components; and completing mating by causing relative movement between the tolerance ring and the recessed portion to cause the projections to leave the recessed portion and to be compressed between the mated inner and outer components.