Patent ID: 6129456
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: F16C,F16D

Abstract:
A locking collar for locking a bearing assembly having an axial extension onto a rotatable shaft, the locking collar comprising:a first locking collar inside diameter;a second locking collar inside diameter, the second locking collar inside diameter being smaller relative to the first locking collar inside diameter;a tapered surface connecting the first locking collar inside diameter and the second locking collar inside diameter;a gap positioned circumferentially in the locking collar, the gap defining opposed separated planes cutting radially through the locking collar; andmeans for compressing the gap;wherein the locking collar is adopted for being tightened about the axial extension by the compression means upon being slidably fit over the axial extension such that the second locking collar inside diameter is positioned at the furthest extent of the axial extension.