Roller ball assembly with superhard elements
US11014759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/58
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roller ball assembly is provided. The assembly includes a primary roller ball supported by a support element that is composed of a superhard material. The assembly includes a cup defining a cavity within which the support element is positioned. A cap is coupled with the cup and positioned to retain the primary roller ball within the cavity. Also, a cup is disclosed for supporting roller balls. Additionally, disclosed are system and apparatus incorporating the assembly, as well as to methods of making and using the same.
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