Patent ID: 8764298

Claim:
A locking thrust washer comprising: a first annular upper ring having: first inner and first outer side circumferential surfaces; first top and first bottom surfaces; and at least two holes extending there through the first top and first bottom surfaces; and a first annular lower ring having: second inner and second outer side surfaces; second top and second bottom surfaces; and at least two annular projections extending upward from the second top surface; wherein the at least two annular projections align with the at least two holes to create an interlocking fit between the first annular upper and first lower rings; wherein the interlocking fit allows the first upper and first lower rings to combine and function as the single element thrust washer once interlocked together; wherein the interlocking fit further prevents any rotation between the first upper and first lower annular rings during operation; wherein wherein the upper annular ring further comprises at least two standoffs for providing a gap; wherein the standoffs further comprise two rectangular projections and a first trough that connects and is disposed between the rectangular projections.