Bearing with distance sensors and tapered grooves
US11204067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2300/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The bearing provides a first ring and a second ring capable of rotating concentrically relative to one another. At least first and second tapered grooves are formed on the second ring and are oriented towards the first ring. The bearing further provides at least one first distance sensor mounted on the first ring and facing a tapered wall of the first tapered groove of the second ring, and at least one second distance sensor mounted on the first ring and facing a tapered wall of the second tapered groove of the second ring, the tapered walls of the first and second grooves extending obliquely along two opposite directions.
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