Split bearing cartridge assembly and split housed bearing assembly

US10724577B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventor

• Ian Hadden · Camarillo, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 5, 2016
• Grant date: Jul 28, 2020
• Expiry date: Oct 5, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16C33/504
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A novel split bearing cartridge assembly is provided having an inner race, clamp collars for securing the inner race to a shaft, a plurality of rolling elements within a cage, an outer race, a bearing container for encapsulating those components, and seals that sit within the openings in the bearing container. All of the above components are split such that the bearing cartridge may be assembled and disassembled on and from a shaft with relative ease. The split inner race extends axially such that the seals act between the openings in the bearing container and the extended portions of the inner race. A split housed bearing assembly that incorporates the novel split bearing cartridge assembly is also provided.