Thrust bearing cage with dual piloting flanges and oil inlet channels
US12158183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C33/6681
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cage assembly for a bearing includes a first cage half and a second cage half. The first cage half includes a first annular section with a first plurality of circumferentially spaced apertures for receiving a plurality of rolling elements, and a first cylindrical section arranged for positioning the cage assembly on a first shaft. The second cage half includes a second annular section with a second plurality of circumferentially spaced apertures for receiving the plurality of rolling elements, and a second cylindrical section arranged for positioning the cage assembly on a second shaft. In an example embodiment, the first cylindrical section or the second cylindrical section has an aperture for radial flow of a lubricant.
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