Patent ID: 6148690
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: F16B,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
An improved cam follower mounting assembly in combination with a mounting member having first and second cam follower mounting surfaces and a bore between said mounting surfaces, and a cam follower having a mounting shaft received in said bore and defining a longitudinal shaft axis, said mounting shaft having a cam follower member rotatably disposed on a first shaft end proximate said first cam follower mounting surface and a second shaft end proximate said second cam follower mounting surface, wherein the improvement comprises:a threaded cylindrical channel disposed between said mounting surfaces and having one opening in communication with said bore;an annular groove in said longitudinal shaft axis, said annular groove disposed adjacent said opening of the threaded cylindrical cavity; anda threaded set screw secured in said threaded cylindrical cavity, said set screw having a substantially spherical tip in communication with said annular groove of said longitudinal shaft axis, whereby forces exerted upon said shaft axis by said cam follower interacting with a cam are distributed by said set screw and said cam follower is secured within said bore.