Detection method to control migration of banded sleeves in difficult to access hardware, such as titanium hardware with steel sleeve, by using tool whose front end edge contacts protruding portion of banded sleeve, in case of anomaly

Abstract

The method involves controlling the migration of a banded sleeve (2) using a tool (1) that includes at least one flat surface that rests on one of the facing sides (8,9) of the lugs (4) of the hardware (5). After moving the tool perpendicularly towards the location of the banded sleeve, the tool is still supported on the facing sides of the lugs. During the movement of the tool, a side tab (10) fails to contact against a centered portion (13) of free edges of the lugs. In case of anomaly, a front end edge (11) of the tool contacts against the protruding portion of the banded sleeve. USE - Detection method to control migration of banded sleeves in difficult to access hardware, such as titanium hardware with steel sleeve. ADVANTAGE - Provides detection method by which it can be determined with complete security and reliability if banded sleeve has migrated or not and thus being able to take necessary measures to correct this anomaly in time to avoid problems of wear and more serious problems arising from anomaly of migration or axial displacement of banded sleeve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flat face of the tool is provided with the side tab that abuts by its front seat against the centered portion of the free edges of the lugs when the banded sleeve maintains its correct position without axial displacement. When the banded sleeve has migrated, the side tab moves axially outward with respect to the facing sides of the lugs. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a detection device to control migration of banded sleeves in difficult to access hardware. DESCRIPTION Of DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a connection between a hardware and another element.Tool (1)Banded sleeve (2)Lugs (4)Hardware (5)Facing sides of lugs (8,9)Side tab (10)Front end edge of tool (11)Centered portion of free edge of lug (13)