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US 2025/0122931 A1Published application
Method for assembling a drive train component
AssigneeGKN Automotive AG
InventorsFlorian Künig, Hanspeter Putzer, Sigmund Senoner, Carlo Faustini
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Abstract
A method for assembling a component of a drive train is provided. The component includes at least a first part with a plurality of threaded holes and a second part with a corresponding number of through holes. The threaded holes and through holes each extend along an axial direction.
Claims13
Method of assembling a component of a drive train, the component comprising at least a first part having a plurality of threaded holes and a second part having a corresponding number of through holes, the threaded holes and through holes each extending along an axial direction;
- the method comprising at least the following steps:
- a) providing the first part and the second part;
- b) arranging at least two guide elements in the threaded holes of the first part, wherein each guide element extends through one of the through holes;
- c) bringing together the first part and the second part along the axial direction, the parts being aligned with respect to one another via the guide elements;
- d) inserting a first screw element via a first through hole into a first threaded hole and screwing the first screw element;
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- e) removing a guide element from the component and inserting a second screw element via a second through hole into a second threaded hole and screwing the second screw element to produce the component.
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