Greasable bearing assembly

US11566667B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Sandcraft, LLC · US

Inventors

• Brent G. Reynolds · Mesa, US
• Jonathan D. Roberts · Lancaster, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 6, 2021
• Grant date: Jan 31, 2023
• Expiry date: Apr 6, 2041

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16C2240/60
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A greasable bearing assembly may include an outer ring, an inner ring disposed within, and concentric with, the outer ring, and a plurality of balls disposed between the outer ring and the inner ring. A greasable seal may be disposed adjacent the outer ring and the inner ring, the greasable seal further comprising a toroidal shape comprising an outer face and an inner face. An outer ring-shaped surface may extend from the outer face to the inner face. An inner ring-shaped surface may extend from the outer face to the inner face. An intake opening may be disposed through the greasable seal and extend from the outer ring-shaped surface to the inner face. A securing member may be formed as a lip at the inner face to mateably couple between the inner ring and the outer ring.