Patent · US Expired

Bearing assembly

US4422698A · kind A · utility

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2References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 6, 1980
Grant dateDec 27, 1983
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2322/12
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing assembly includes a fixed member, a rotatable member and a bearing for supporting rotatably the rotatable member to the fixed member. The bearing is sealed by a seal. At the axially outside of the seal is formed an annular chamber surrounded by the fixing member, the rotatable member and the bearing. A discharge hole communicating with the chamber is formed in the fixed member.

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