Patent ID: 9452580
Filing Date: 2016-09-27
CPC Classification: B29C,B29D,B29K,B29L,F16C,F16H

Claim Text:
1. A method for assembling a pulley assembly, the method comprising: providing an injection mold configured to form a pulley body; positioning a bearing comprising an inner race, an outer race, and a rolling element between the inner race and the outer race in the injection mold; positioning a cap retainer on an upper surface of the bearing, the cap retainer comprising a hollow neck configured to receive a bearing cap and a plate extending outward from the neck with the neck protruding upward from the plate, wherein the neck defines an opening that allows for access to the bearing, and the neck defines at least one feature to connect the bearing cap to the neck; and injecting a resin into the injection mold to form a pulley body integrally molded to the bearing and the cap retainer.