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Uniball bearing with compliant inner member

US11255379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14References

18Claims

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Assignee

SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Bryan Kenneth Baskin · Arlington, US
James Orbon · New Haven, US
Stephen V. Poulin · Milford, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 19, 2017
Grant date	Feb 22, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 12, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2326/43
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spherical bearing which extends from and connects to a deformable component includes an outer member and an inner member. The inner member is pivotable relative to the outer member about an axis. The inner member has an opening formed therein that defines a plurality of coplanar contact surfaces shaped to accommodate and contact the component. The plurality of contact surfaces are movable to accommodate deformation of the component positioned within the opening.

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