A mechanical link (100) comprises a shaft (102) having a central axis (128). At least a portion of a first end portion (104) of the shaft (102) is received within an opening (142) of a first mounting interface (108) with a clearance fit. The shaft (102) is rotatable and translatable relative to the first mounting interface (108). A second mounting interface (110) is threadably coupled with a second end portion (106) of the shaft (102). A tubular sleeve (114) circumscribes a portion of the shaft (102) and comprises a slot (116). A pin (112) extends from the shaft (102) and passes through the slot (116). A stop (124) is coupled with the second end portion (106) and fixed to the shaft (102). A washer (126) circumscribes a portion of the shaft (102) between the tubular sleeve (114) and the stop (124). A spring (122) biases the tubular sleeve (114) toward the stop (124). A first jam nut (132) is threadably coupled with the second end portion (106) between the second mounting interface (110) and the stop (124).
Mechanical link with preload verification
06.10.2020
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch