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Lubrication groove for deep groove ball bearing

US10612595B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Guihui Zhong · Charlotte, US
Marion Jack Ince · Mount Holly, US
Venkata Kottapalli · Sunnyvale, US

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 13, 2018
Grant date	Apr 7, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 13, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C37/007
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A deep groove ball bearing assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes an inner bearing ring defining an inner race, an outer bearing ring defining an outer race, and a plurality of rolling elements supported on the inner race and the outer race. A shaft is supported on a radially inner surface of the inner bearing ring, and a housing is supported on a radially outer surface of the outer bearing ring. The assembly includes a contact surface on at least one of: the inner bearing ring, the outer bearing ring, the shaft, or the housing. The contact surface includes at least one lubrication groove.

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