Self-centering thrust bearing assembly
US4357058A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2361/43
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-centering thrust bearing assembly, in which the bearing comprises one ring intended to cooperate with a driving unit of the clutch assembly, whereas its other ring is mounted on an axial movable support driven for the clutching operation, said mounting being provided with a certain radial clearance and a resilient pinching action in axial sliding rest on said support. The pinching action is substantially carried out by first fastening means exerting a pinching stress localized from the ring to the support so that it constitutes for the ring the center of a pivoting movement which is superposed to the radial sliding clearance for the self-centering process.
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