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Rolled-on-surface element of a rolling-element bearing assembly and method for repairing a rolled-on-surface element

US11274703B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2020
Grant dateMar 15, 2022
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2300/14
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rolled-on-surface element of a rolling-element bearing assembly has a rolled-on surface configured to support a plurality of rolling elements, a cavity in the rolled-on surface having an opening smaller than 25% of a total area of the rolled-on surface, and an insert press-fit in the cavity such that an exposed surface of the insert forms a portion of the rolled-on surface. Also, a method of repairing a rolled-on surface of a rolled-on-surface element using an insert.

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