Patent ID: 8318069
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for permanently fixing an axial position of a first machine element relative to a second machine element, comprising: applying a pressurized fluid into a sealed hollow chamber having a shape of an annular ring formed between an annular shaped piston and an axial groove formed within a clamping ring, the annular shaped piston being located to engage with a outer axial end surface of the first machine element, wherein the pressurized fluid applies an evenly distributed pressure about the annular shaped piston to temporarily fix the first machine element in a pre-determined axial position relative to the second machine element, wherein an axial motion limiting feature of the second machine element restrains an axial motion of the first machine element against the force applied by the annular shaped piston; and solidifying the fluid to permanently fix the axial position of the first machine element relative to the second machine element.