Abstract: A retainer device for assembly with an associated shaft by an associated expansion device is disclosed which includes a ring body having a first arcuate leg, a second arcuate leg, a first lug is disposed at one end of the first arcuate leg and a second lug is disposed at one end of the second arcuate leg. The enhanced lugs are adapted to receive the associated expansion device when oriented both axially and radially with respect to the associated shaft.
Abstract: An assembly apparatus for retaining rings has a tensioning arrangement which includes a measuring arrangement for determining the tension force on a retaining ring and a further measuring arrangement for determining the diameter of the retaining ring in the tensioned condition. An assembly arrangement is provided for receiving the tensioned retaining ring and inserting it in a corresponding annular groove. The correct seating can be tested by controlled movement of the assembly head.
Abstract: Pliers for installing retaining rings comprising a pair of levers connected to each other by a sleeve bearing. Each lever has an actuating shank on one side of the sleeve bearing and a tool shank engageable with the retaining ring on the other side of the sleeve bearing. One of the tool shanks is connected by way of the sleeve to one of the actuating shanks and the other tool shank is connected by way of the shaft of the sleeve bearing to the other acutating shank.