INSTALLATION TOOL

摘要

An installation tool is disclosed. The installation tool includes a mandrel. The mandrel includes a tapered body having a smaller end and a larger end. The smaller end of the mandrel is configured to receive a retention ring thereon. Further, the larger end of the mandrel includes a bore. The bore is configured to receive a portion of a spool therein. The installation tool also includes a gripping member. The gripping member includes an elongate body. The gripping member also includes a plurality of fingers coupled to a first end of the elongate body and extending axially therefrom. The plurality of fingers is configured to slide the retention ring over the tapered body of the mandrel during an installation of the retention ring on the spool. The gripping member further includes an ejection mechanism. The ejection mechanism is configured to disengage the mandrel from the gripping member.

主权项

1. An installation tool comprising:
a mandrel including a tapered body having a smaller end and a larger end, wherein the smaller end is configured to receive a retention ring thereon, and wherein the larger end includes a bore, the bore configured to receive a portion of a spool therein; and a gripping member comprising:
an elongate body defining a central axis;a plurality of fingers coupled to a first end of the elongate body, the plurality of fingers extending axially from the elongate body, wherein the plurality of fingers are configured to slide the retention ring over the tapered body of the mandrel during an installation of the retention ring on the spool; andan ejection mechanism provided on the elongate body, the ejection mechanism configured to disengage the mandrel from the gripping member.