摘要 |
<p>Retaining rings can be used either externally on a shaft or internally within a bore are provided to form assemblies that can retain a component adjacent to the shaft or bore. The retaining rings can have a rectangular cross-section, and an axial thickness greater than the radial width. Components retained by such retaining rings can have a chamfered or radiused edge, and can overhang the retaining ring. The thrust load applied to the retaining rings can have an axial portion and a radial portion.</p> |