Heavy-duty thrust washer with lubricant passages for e-axle
US12416328B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2361/65
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thrust washer for a bearing assembly having increased strength, decreased weight and improved oil flow for lubrication and/or cooling of the bearing assembly. The thrust washer includes an annular washer body surrounding a central axis. The washer body has first and second opposite axial sides, and each axial side includes a plurality of alternating radially-extending ridges and channels that define oil flow passageways. In one example, the thrust washer is a stamped component.
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