Bearing with integrated axial preload and method thereof
US11933357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2361/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bearing, including: an inner ring defining a first groove; an outer ring including a radially inner surface, the radially inner surface facing an axis of rotation of the bearing and defining a second groove and a third groove; a cage radially disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring; a plurality of balls retained by the cage, and disposed in the first groove, and in the second groove; and a preloaded resilient washer assembly including a rigid washer and a resilient washer including a radially outermost surface disposed in the third groove. The resilient washer urges the rigid washer away from the outer ring in an axial direction parallel to an axis of rotation of the bearing.
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