Compliant spherical bearing
US5052824A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C23/045
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-aligning bearing including a first member having a convex bearing surface and a second member having a concave seat that receives the convex bearing surface of the first member, the second member also having a compliant relief region aligned with and spaced apart from the concave seat, the relief region serving to permit deflection of the second member in response to loading on the first member.
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