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Method of making a flanged braided bearing

US4983240A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1989
Grant dateJan 8, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD10B2505/06
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flanged bearing includes a layer of woven braid which is continuous throughout a sleeve and a flange portions thereof, with at least one braid strand substantially parallel to a bearing axis. The sleeve may be cylindrical in shape and the flange portion washer shaped, and the braid may include carbon fiber strands impregnated with a polyimide resin so that the bushing is lightweight and self-lubricating at high temperatures.

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