Separator ring for retaining rollers in a thrust bearing
US3999817A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 1976 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C33/761
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The separator ring to be used with thrust bearings is an annular member with a plurality of circumferentially separated roller engaging portions. The rollers have outer ends constructed to mate with the roller end engaging portions of the annular member. The roller engaging portions on the annular member may be protrusions extending radially inwardly toward the axis of the bearing with the rollers having depressions on the outer ends for receiving the protrusions or alternatively, the roller engaging portions may be radially outwardly extending depressions with the rollers having outer surfaces which fit into the depressions.
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