Patent ID: 7850389
Filing Date: 2010-12-14
Classification: F16C,F16D,G11B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tolerance ring, comprising: a cylinder having a central axis of rotation, an outer surface with a predetermined length between two ends and a gap along the predetermined length of the cylinder, the gap having a first edge and a second edge, the first edge and the second edge each extending from the two ends longitudinally along a portion of the gap and defining the perimeter of the outer surface of the cylinder, the first edge and the second edge being parallel to each other and parallel to the central axis of the cylinder; a first tab protruding from the first edge and sized to radially overlap the second edge when the first edge and the second edge are in proximity; a recess in the second edge sized to receive the first tab and defining secondary tabs along the second edge on opposite sides of the recess; a plurality of primary contacting portions, each primary contacting portion projecting radially outward from the outer surface of the cylinder; and one or more secondary contacting portions on the surface of the first tab.