SYSTEM FOR INCREASING STIFFNESS OF A LIGHT-DUTY MACHINE COMPONENT

摘要

A system for increasing stiffness and/or strength of a light-duty machine component having propensity for flexing along an elongated axis is provided. The system includes a pair of receptacles disposed on the machine component, wherein each of the receptacles is located in a spaced apart relation to one another and disposed parallel to the elongated axis. The system further includes at least one backing member corresponding to a distance between the pair of receptacles. The backing member is configured to define at least a pair of openings therethrough. The pair of openings is configured to axially align with the pair of receptacles defined on the machine component. The system further includes a plurality of fasteners such that at least one fastener is received in each pair of axially aligned receptacles and openings for releasably securing the backing member to the machine component.

主权项

1. A system for increasing stiffness of a light-duty machine component having propensity for flexing along an elongated axis, the system comprising:
at least a pair of receptacles disposed on the machine component, wherein each of the receptacles is located in a spaced apart relation to one another and disposed parallel to the elongated axis; at least one backing member corresponding to a distance between the pair of receptacles, the backing member defining at least a pair of openings therethrough, wherein the pair of openings are configured to axially align with the pair of receptacles defined on the machine component; and a plurality of fasteners, wherein at least one fastener is received in each pair of axially aligned receptacles and openings for releasably securing the backing member to the machine component.