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Piston and bearing assemblies

US4644853A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1984
Grant dateFeb 24, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02B2075/027
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, a crosshead piston assembly for four-stroke cycle engines includes a novel piston pin bearing assembly having opposed less than semicylindrical insert bearings retained by engagement of arcuately opposite coplanar edge surfaces with like mating surfaces of respective recesses to provide an assembly capable of being practically manufactured to close dimensional tolerances. Broad potential application of the bearing concept is suggested.

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