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Bearing ring for drive assembly having wide angle joint and protective funnel

US4655614A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 13, 1986
Grant dateApr 7, 1987
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C27/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing ring for a drive assembly including a protective funnel and a wide angle joint, wherein the bearing ring consists of an outer supporting ring and an inner sliding ring defining an annular space therebetween with flexible webs extending between the supporting ring and the sliding ring and with supporting cams extending radially into the annular space being provided on the supporting ring of a sliding ring. Radial slots with three points of intersection positioned on a joint center line are provided in two places on the sliding ring and in one place on the supporting ring.

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