CLIAMS:1. A device (10) for bending lock plates (6) of a flywheel assembly (7), comprising a base plate (1) configured with predetermined number of lugs (2) located at periphery of the base plate (1) and a boss (4) including a hole (9) for a nut runner at center of the base plate (1),
wherein the device (10) is placed above the flywheel assembly (7) such that the lugs (2) of the device (10) orients with bolts (5) of the flywheel assembly (7) and a gap between the lock plates (6) and rotated in predetermined direction for bending the lock plates (6).

2. The device (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lugs (2) are substantially in triangular shape.

3. The device (10) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the number of lugs is same as number of locking plates mounted on the fly wheel.

4. The device (10) as claimed in claim 1 comprises a handle (3) to maneuver the device during bending operation.

5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lugs placed adjacent to each other are equally spaced apart.

6. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein some of the lugs are placed diagonally opposite to each other.

7. A method of bending the lock plates (6) of the flywheel assembly (7) as claimed in claim 1, comprises acts of:
placing the device (10) onto the bolts (5) matching orientation of the bolts (5) and between the lock plates (6),
rotating the device (10) in predetermined directions for bending the lock plates (6) in such a way that flat surface of the bolts (5) matches with bent surface of the lock plate.

8. The method as claimed in claim 7, wherein a pneumatic nut runner is used for rotating the device (10) in clockwise and anti-clockwise directions.

9. A device (10) for bending lock plates (6) of a flywheel assembly (7) and a method of bending the lock plates (6) are substantially as herein above described and as illustrated in accompanying drawings.
,TagSPECI:TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure is related flywheel assembly. More particularly, the disclosure related to a device for bending lock plates of a flywheel assembly.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE AND PRIOR ARTS
In engine assembly, the flywheel is mounted on the crank shaft with eight bolts. To prevent them from loosening, they are locked by using the locking plates. One locking plate is engaged with two bolts. Thus four locking plates are used to lock the entire flywheel assembly. For locking the locking plate, the ends of the lock plates are bent upward to flush the flat surface of the bolt. The lock plate bending operation was previously carried out with the help of chisel and hammer. While hammering, there are certain risks involved such that slippage of hammer or chisel and flying of the corner pieces of chisel which is a potential danger and cause a serious injury to the operator. Thus the operation was not safe due to hammering action. Also, it consumes more time as the eight ends were to be bent separately and fatigue for the operator was also high.

In view of the aforementioned limitations, there is a need to provide a device for bending the lock plates with ease, and to eliminate potential injury that may cause during bending operation. Also, there is a need to reduce the time required to complete the bending operation.

STATEMENT OF THE DISCLOSURE
Accordingly, the present disclosure relates to a device for bending lock plates of a flywheel assembly, comprising a base plate configured with predetermined number of lugs located at periphery of the base plate and a boss including a hole for a nut runner at center of the base plate, wherein the device is placed above the flywheel assembly such that the lugs of the device orients with bolts of the flywheel assembly and a gap between the lock plates and rotated in predetermined direction for bending the lock plates; and also relates to a method of bending the lock plates of the flywheel assembly, comprises acts of placing the device onto the bolts matching orientation of the bolts and between the lock plates, rotating the device in predetermined directions for bending the lock plates in such a way that flat surface of the bolts matches with bent surface of the lock plate.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
One object of the present disclosure is to provide a device for bending lock plates of a flywheel assembly.

Another object of the present disclosure is to provide for a method of bending the lock plates of the flywheel assembly.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
The shortcomings of the prior art are overcome and additional advantages are provided through the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for bending lock plates of a flywheel assembly, comprising a base plate configured with predetermined number of lugs located at periphery of the base plate and a boss including a hole for a nut runner at center of the base plate, wherein the device is placed above the flywheel assembly such that the lugs of the device orients with bolts of the flywheel assembly and a gap between the lock plates and rotated in predetermined direction for bending the lock plates.

In one embodiment, the lugs are substantially in triangular shape.

In one embodiment, the number of lugs is same as number of locking plates mounted on the fly wheel.

In one embodiment, the device comprises a handle to maneuver the device during bending operation.

In one embodiment, the lugs placed adjacent to each other are equally spaced apart.

In one embodiment, some of the lugs are placed diagonally opposite to each other.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure a method of bending the lock plates of the flywheel assembly is provided. The method comprises acts of placing the device onto the bolts matching orientation of the bolts and between the lock plates, rotating the device in predetermined directions for bending the lock plates in such a way that flat surface of the bolts matches with bent surface of the lock plate.

In one embodiment, a pneumatic nut runner is used for rotating the device in clockwise and anti-clockwise directions.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a device for bending lock plates of a flywheel assembly according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the inverted device of FIG. 1 according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the flywheel assembly and before bending of the lock plates according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the assembled view of the flywheel assembly after bending the lock plates.

The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiment disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the disclosure, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the disclosure.

It is to be noted at this point that all of the components, whether alone or in any combination, are claimed as being essential to the invention, in particular the details depicted in the drawings and reference numerals in the drawings are as given below.

Table of Referral Numerals:
Referral numeral Description
1 Base plate
2 Lugs
3 Handle
4 Boss
5 Bolt
6 Lock plate
7 Flywheel assembly
8 End of Crank shaft connecting to flywheel
9 Hole for nut runner
10 A device for bending lock plates of a flywheel assembly

To carry out this bending operation without hammer, a device is disclosed in the present disclosure which is to be used along with the pneumatic nut runner.

In one embodiment, the FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate perspective views of a device (10) for bending lock plates (6) of a flywheel assembly (7) according to the present disclosure. The device (10) comprises a base plate (1) configured with plurality of lugs (2) located at periphery of the base plate (1) and a boss (4) including a hole (9) for a nut runner at center of the base plate (1). The base plate (1) can be made in a shape but not limited to circular, square, rectangular etc. The lugs (2) are in shape but not limited to triangular shape, rectangular shape, and square shape. In one embodiment, the device (10) comprises a handle (3) to place and lift the device (10) from the flywheel assembly (7).

FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded view of the flywheel assembly (7) and before bending of the lock plates (6) according to the present disclosure. An end of engine crank shaft (8) is to be connected to the flywheel assembly (7). The lock plates (8) along with bolts (5) are placed above the flywheel assembly (7).

FIG. 4 illustrates perspective view of the assembled flywheel assembly (7) after bending the lock plates (6). In one embodiment, the device (10) comprises four lugs (2) which orients with the eight bolts (5) and the gaps between the lock plates (6) and the bolts (5). Each of the lock plate (6) comprises two bolts (5). The device (10) is placed above the flywheel assembly (7) such that the lugs (2) of the device (10) orients with bolts (5) of the flywheel assembly (7) and a gap between the lock plates (6) and rotated in predetermined direction for bending the lock plates (6).
In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides for a method of bending the lock plates (6) of the flywheel assembly (7). The method comprises acts of placing the lock plates (6) onto the flywheel (7) and tightening the bolts (5), placing the device (10) onto the bolts (5) matching orientation of the bolts (5) and between the lock plates (6), and rotating the device (10) in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions for bending the lock plates (6). For example, the device (10) after aligning with the bolts (5) of the flywheel assembly (7) is rotated in clockwise direction to bend sides of the lock plates (6) and the bent portion of the lock plates (6) strikes head surface of the bolts (5), more particularly the side face of the bolt head. Similarly, other side of the lock plates (6) is also bent by rotating the device (10) in anti-clockwise direction. While rotating the device (10) in clockwise direction, the right side end of every lock plate (6) is bent and while rotating in anti-clockwise direction, another end/left side end of the lock plate (6) is bent. Thus, the device (10) is useful for bending all the locking plates (6) simultaneously in two stages. The rotation of the device (10) is carried-out using a pneumatic nut runner (not shown). The pneumatic nut runner is placed into the hole (9) of the nut runner provided in the base plate (1). The hole (9) is located at center of the base plate (1) (FIGS. 1 and 2).

Advantages
In one embodiment, bending of the lock plates (6) are carried out in less time and has been reduced by 60 percent from the existing method.

In one embodiment, the injuries caused due to existing method are reduced.

Equivalents
With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.

It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term “including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” the term “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term “includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,” etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases “one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or “an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “at least one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase “A or B” will be understood to include the possibilities of “A” or “B” or “A and B.”

While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.