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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 21, 1976
Filed:
Sep. 10, 1975
Donald R Gaines, Farmington, MI (US);
Jon M Smallegan, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
William H Trudeau, Brighton, MI (US);
Gulf & Western Manufacturing Company, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for assembling a hollow rubber bushing between two radially spaced elements of a bearing. The final space to be occupied by the bearing is considerably smaller than the 'at rest' dimension of the bushing. It is necessary to provide a radial compression during movement of the inner member into the proper position. The apparatus provides for a positive support for the outer bearing member and a positive but retractable support for the bushing, the retractable support being cammed away from the center of the assembly as the carrying element for the inner bearing member is forced through the bushing while expanding the bushing radially to receive the inner bearing member.