Patent ID: 6672999
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: G03G,Y10T

Abstract:
A gudgeon assembly adapted for use with an axle for supporting a rigid tube or hollow cylindrical drum for rotation, said gudgeon assembly comprising:(a) a sleeve element having a cylindrical central bore of substantially uniform diameter, such bore being adapted to receive one end of said axle; (b) a flange element including a central collar portion slidably mounted externally on said sleeve element, said flange element having a flange portion radially-extending from said collar portion and terminating in a rim portion that is adapted to engage, center, and support an end of a tube or drum; and (c) a stub axle element mounted externally on one end of said sleeve element, said stub axle element defining a central bore; and (d) a threaded rod which is received in said central bore of said sleeve element, said threaded rod engaging a threaded opening in one end of an axle positioned within said central bore of said sleeve element in order to adiustably position said sleeve element relative to said axle within said central bore, wherein said stub shaft element cooperates with said sleeve element to adjustably position said flange element at a fixed desired location on said sleeve element.