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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.

Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2008

Filed:

Aug. 04, 2006
Applicants:

Keith E. Morgensai, Marshall, MI (US);

Robert J. Kyle, Battle Creek, MI (US);

Monowar Zahir, Battle Creek, MI (US);

Mark J. Shewchuck, Charlotte, MI (US);

Christopher J. Babin, Sterling Heights, MI (US);

Inventors:

Keith E. Morgensai, Marshall, MI (US);

Robert J. Kyle, Battle Creek, MI (US);

Monowar Zahir, Battle Creek, MI (US);

Mark J. Shewchuck, Charlotte, MI (US);

Christopher J. Babin, Sterling Heights, MI (US);

Assignee:

Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H 48/22 (2006.01); F16D 25/0638 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

A coupling device () and method of assembly, the device being of the type including a plenum member () disposed at one axial end of the coupling housing (), the method comprising configuring the plenum member () such that each of the required features () is disposed circumferentially between an adjacent pair of fastener holes (H). Next, the input ring gear (R) is installed about the housing () of the coupling device (), from an axial end opposite said plenum member (), into assembly position adjacent said flange portion (). Each of a plurality (N) of fasteners () is inserted through one of the fastener holes (H) and into initial threaded engagement with the input ring gear (R). Finally, by means of a fastener driver, all of the plurality (N) of fasteners () are driven into full threaded engagement, substantially simultaneously, with the input ring gear (R).


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