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Stamped low friction bearing, and process for making same

US4462144A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 20, 1980
Grant dateJul 31, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 20, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49677
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process and apparatus for mechanically bonding a low friction bearing fabric to a perforated support member by juxtaposing sheets of the fabric and perforated metal, and drawing and pressing together the fabric and metal. Also disclosed is a bearing having a perforated metal support member and a bearing fabric bonded thereto.

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