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Encapsulated carrier hub and thrust needle bearing assembly

US10228017B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Dennis Roffe · Fort Mill, US
James Brown · Rock Hill, US
Charles Schwab · Fort Mill, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 10, 2017
Grant date	Mar 12, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 10, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2361/65
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carrier hub assembly includes a carrier hub and a bearing assembly. The carrier hub includes an end portion having a first face surface and a second face surface. The bearing assembly includes a first bearing positioned on the first face surface and a second bearing positioned on the second face surface. Each bearing includes a pair of washers forming a pair of races, a cage, and a plurality of rolling elements. The bearing assembly further includes a connecting sleeve connecting the first bearing to the second bearing. The connecting sleeve retains the first bearing and the second bearing on the carrier hub.

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