Patent ID: 6267333
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: F16B

Abstract:
A method for securing a cylindrical component in a slot of a mechanical assembly, the slot defined by two planar registration surfaces which meet at a vertex and a third planar surface which meets one of the registration surfaces, the method comprising:placing the cylindrical component into contact with the two registration surfaces;placing a securing surface of a clamp into contact with the cylindrical component;fastening the clamp to the mechanical assembly by engaging a single, threaded, fastening mechanism through a single clearance hole in the clamp and into a threaded hole in the mechanical assembly, said fastening causing a force F.sub.1 to be applied against the cylindrical component causing compression of the cylindrical component into the two registration surfaces; andsimultaneous with the fastening, engaging a protruded section of the clamp with the third surface, causing an anti-rotational force to be applied against the third surface to prevent redirection of the force F.sub.1, said protruded section being wedged between the third surface and the cylindrical component.