Patent · US Expired

Pillow block housing for a shaft-supporting bearing

US4995734A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 6, 1990
Grant dateFeb 26, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C29/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shaft is supported to slide in a linear bearing which, in turn, is supported within a bore in a pillow block housing. To enable the bearing to self-align with a bearing in a paired pillow block housing, the bore of the housing is longitudinally crowned and permits the bearing to rock universally within a limited range while still maintaining rigidity and precise centerline accuracy.

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