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Rolling-element bearing assembly

US11655854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AKTIEBOLAGET SKF · SE

Inventors

Jan Kroeger · Elmshorn, DE
Peter Lemper · Meudelfitz, DE
Hans-Juergen Liesegang · Schortens, DE
Klaus Schulz · Berlin, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 4, 2020
Grant date	May 23, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 4, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2360/31
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rolling-element bearing assembly includes a first bearing ring and a second bearing ring that define a bearing interior between them, a plurality of rolling elements disposed in the bearing interior to allow a relative rotation of first and second bearing rings, and a seal assembly for sealing the bearing interior. The seal assembly includes a seal carrier that is connected to the first bearing ring such that they rotate together and a seal element that is connected to the seal carrier such that they rotate together, and the seal carrier comprises a fiber-reinforced plastic.

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