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Cartridge bearing with bearing grease setting member

US10240638B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

Steven W. Creek · Shelby Charter Township, US
Larry C. Williams · Southfield, US
John M. Lopez · Central Falls, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 28, 2017
Grant date	Mar 26, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 28, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2361/31
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing assembly for a vehicle includes an inner race having an interior surface and an exterior surface, an outer race having an interior surface and an exterior surface, a first sealing member disposed between the inner race and the outer race, the first sealing member having a sealing surface adjacent to the interior surface of the outer race, and a second sealing member disposed radially inward of the first sealing member and adjacent to a shoulder surface of the outer race, wherein the first sealing member permits grease bleed-off from the bearing prior to the first sealing member setting against the second sealing member.

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