Rotor for machine

Abstract

A rotor associated with a machine includes a shell member. The rotor also includes at least one end ring adapted to couple to an edge of the shell member. The end ring includes an annular body defining an exterior surface. The end ring also includes a plurality of angled faces formed on the exterior surface.

1 . A rotor associated with a machine, the rotor comprising:
 a shell member; and   at least one end ring adapted to couple to an edge of the shell member, the at least one end ring comprising:
 an annular body defining an exterior surface; and 
 a plurality of angled faces formed on the exterior surface. 
   
     
     
         2 . The rotor of  claim 1 , wherein the end ring is embodied as a unitary component. 
     
     
         3 . The rotor of  claim 1 , wherein the end ring includes multiple segments adapted for coupling with the shell member. 
     
     
         4 . The rotor of  claim 1 , wherein the end ring is coupled to the shell member by welding. 
     
     
         5 . The rotor of  claim 1 , wherein the end ring is coupled to the shell member using mechanical fasteners. 
     
     
         6 . The rotor of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of angled faces includes at least one aperture to receive at least one locator for locating a cutting assembly on the end ring. 
     
     
         7 . The rotor of  claim 1 , wherein the rotor is associated with at least one of a cold planer, a rotary mixer, and a milling machine. 
     
     
         8 . An end ring associated with a rotor, the end ring comprising:
 an annular body defining an exterior surface; and   a plurality of angled faces formed on the exterior surface.   
     
     
         9 . The end ring of  claim 8 , wherein the end ring is embodied as a unitary component. 
     
     
         10 . The end ring of  claim 8 , wherein the end ring includes multiple segments adapted for coupling with a shell member of the rotor. 
     
     
         11 . The end ring of  claim 8 , wherein the end ring is coupled to a shell member of the rotor by welding. 
     
     
         12 . The end ring of  claim 8 , wherein the end ring is coupled to a shell member of the rotor using mechanical fasteners. 
     
     
         13 . The end ring of  claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of angled faces includes at least one aperture to receive at least one locator for locating a cutting assembly on the end ring. 
     
     
         14 . The end ring of  claim 8 , wherein the rotor is associated with at least one of a cold planer, a rotary mixer, and a milling machine. 
     
     
         15 . A machine comprising:
 a frame; and   a rotor rotatably supported on the frame, the rotor comprising:
 a shell member; and 
 at least one end ring adapted to couple to an edge of the shell member, the at least one end ring comprising:
 an annular body defining an exterior surface; and 
 a plurality of angled faces formed on the exterior surface; and 
 
 a plurality of cutting assemblies coupled to the plurality of angled faces. 
   
     
     
         16 . The machine of  claim 15 , wherein the end ring is embodied as a unitary component. 
     
     
         17 . The machine of  claim 15 , wherein the end ring includes multiple segments adapted for coupling with the shell member. 
     
     
         18 . The machine of  claim 15 , wherein the end ring is coupled to the shell member by welding. 
     
     
         19 . The machine of  claim 15 , wherein the end ring is coupled to the shell member using mechanical fasteners. 
     
     
         20 . The machine of  claim 15 , wherein each of the plurality of angled faces includes at least one aperture to receive at least one locator for locating the cutting assembly on the end ring.