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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2026
Filed:
May. 27, 2025
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Vishvjit Vitthal Kurade, Bangalore, IN;
Shylesh Kumar P B, Bangalore, IN;
Sunil Kumar, Bangalore, IN;
Vikram Kumar Reddy, Nandyal, IN;
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A component system includes a first component having a first surface. The first surface includes an annular groove. A second component is positioned on the first surface of the first component adjacent to the annular groove. A retainer ring is positioned in the annular groove to limit axial movement of the second component relative to the first component. The retainer ring includes a trapezium-shaped cross-section including an outwardly facing edge and an inwardly facing edge. One of the outwardly facing edge and the inwardly facing edge is positioned in the annular groove and the other of the outwardly facing edge and the inwardly facing edge includes an angled surface configured to selectively engage with the second component.