LOCK NUT SYSTEM

摘要

A lock nut system includes a molded nut having a plurality of teeth and a molded keeper having a plurality of keeper teeth engageable with the plurality of teeth to inhibit movement of the keeper relative to the nut when the plurality of teeth engages the plurality of keeper teeth. The keeper has a radially inner side configured to engage a shaft to inhibit rotational movement of the nut relative to the shaft when the plurality of teeth engages the plurality of keeper teeth.

主权项

1. A lock nut system comprising:
a threaded nut for engaging a shaft; a keeper having a projection configured to engage a notch of the shaft; and a retaining member separate from said keeper and said nut, said retaining member configured to be received within a slot of said nut, and said retaining member engaged to said keeper and said nut to inhibit rotational movement of said nut relative to said shaft when said projection engages the notch of the shaft.