Bearing/flexible coupling for orbital motion
US5366297A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/42
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bearing for orbital motion includes a first plate having first and second surfaces. The second surface has formed thereon a race and a reservoir which circumscribes the race. A second plate has first and second surfaces. The first surface of the second plate has formed thereon a race and a reservoir which are matingly dimensioned and oriented with respect to the race and reservoir of the first plate. The second surface of the second plate has formed thereon a race, which is oriented perpendicular to the race of the first surface, and a reservoir, which circumscribes the race. A third plate has first and second surfaces, and the first surface has formed thereon a race and a reservoir which are matingly dimensioned and oriented with respect to the race and reservoir of the second surface of the second plate. A first pair of load carrying members are disposed in the mating races of the first and the second plates. A second pair of load carrying members are disposed in the mating races of the second and the third plates.
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