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Ball bearing apparatus having snap fit feature

US4682901A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 1982
Grant dateJul 28, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 29, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2208/60
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ball bearing structure comprising an outer ring and an inner ring defining a ball race. The inner ring is composed of two sections which when assembled trap the outer ring against axial separation of the rings. The inner ring sections are provided with an annular rib structure which enables their being snap-fitted together easily and inseparably, giving a long service life, low cost bearing apparatus.

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