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Bearing cage assembly including stiffening ring

US11193538B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Michael Heaton · Rock Hill, US
Dennis Roffe · Fort Mill, US
Guihui Zhong · Charlotte, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 9, 2020
Grant date	Dec 7, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 9, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2300/22
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing cage assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a stiffening ring formed from a first material, and a cage formed from a second material that is different than the first material. The cage includes a plurality of arms extending axially away from a base rim. The plurality of arms define a plurality of rolling element pockets therebetween. Each of the plurality of arms defines a slot dimensioned to receive a portion of the stiffening ring, such that the stiffening ring is secured to the cage via engagement within the slots of the plurality of arms.

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