Bearing inner ring with integral mounting means
US11536318B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2226/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inner ring assembly for a bearing includes a bearing annular body disposable about the shaft and having a bearing inner race and a plurality of slotted openings defining a plurality of arcuate mounting tabs, the slotted openings each having a curved inner end and each tab including a substantial recess to reduce stress concentration. An annular locking collar is disposed about and clamps the mounting tabs against the outer surface of the shaft to retain the inner ring. The collar is retained on the ring body by a retainer projection(s) extending outwardly from the mounting tabs and engaging with the collar or a retainer member projecting inwardly from the collar and engaging with one of the mounting tabs. The collar has a gap and a flat outer surface section spaced from the gap to increase the dynamic balance and the flexibility of the collar.
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