Maintenance-free swing arm swivel and bearing device
US12037067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2310/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A novel steering tube assembly is provided having a steering tube with a first end and a second end. An upper plate assembly is coupled to the first end of the steering tube and a drive gear plate is coupled to the second end of the steering tube. A bearing steering tube plate is coupled to the steering tube at a location between the first end and the second end. The bearing steering tube plate has a first surface and a second surface. A bearing support is coupled to the first surface of the bearing steering tube plate and includes a cylindrical portion and a flange portion. A bearing block is coupled to the bearing support and the bearing block comprises a low-friction, non-metallic material.
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