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Tandem thrust bearing

US4275938A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 1979
Grant dateJun 30, 1981
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Expiry dateNov 21, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C41/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tandem thrust bearing arrangement associated with a rotating shaft which is subjected to an axial load having spaced first and second annular members or thrust runners fixed to the shaft and first and second thrust bearings associated with the respective annular members and means axially movable with respect to the shaft supporting one of the thrust bearings which activates pivotable means applying load to the other thrust bearing.

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