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Center bearing assembly

US11098757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 23, 2019
Grant dateAug 24, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2326/06
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A center bearing assembly for use in a motor vehicle. The center bearing assembly includes a cushion portion having an axially extending bearing aperture therein having a size and shape to receive and/or retain at least a portion of a bearing assembly therein. The cushion portion of the center bearing assembly has one or more first retention portions that are selectively engagable with one or more second retention portions of a bracket portion. When the one or more first retention portions of the cushion portion are engaged with the one or more second retention portions of the bracket portion, the cushion portion is prevented from being rotated relative to the bracket portion.

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