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Compound bearing

US4761083A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateNov 17, 1980
Grant dateAug 2, 1988
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60G2204/416
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compound bearing consisting of an outer and an inner member movable relative to each other and between which are disposed load carrying annular members. The load carrying annular members comprise a pair of elastomeric rings held between the outer and inner members under compression, and a metallic ring insert disposed between and separating the two elastomeric rings. A narrow clearance is provided between the peripheral surface of the metallic ring insert and the inner surface of the bearing outer member, and between the metallic ring inner surface and the inner member peripheral surface. Normal loads are taken and absorbed by the elastomeric rings, while overloads and shock loads are taken by the metallic ring insert.

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