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Bearing block having high strength to weight ratio

US5156378A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 1991
Grant dateOct 20, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H55/36
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing block having an inner and outer race is provided with an enlarged axial opening through the unloaded portion of the inner race and is selectively reinforced in the region carrying the load, in order to provide an improved strength to weight ratio.

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