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Bearing unit for a vehicle wheel

US5590967A · kind A · utility

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25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 3, 1995
Grant dateJan 7, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2065/1392
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing unit for a vehicle wheel, comprising a three-point or four-point bearing with an inner race and an outer race, each having a bearing groove containing a series of rolling bearings, which inner race is provided with elements for fixing the bearing to the vehicle suspension. A flange pointing radially outwards relative to the outer race is also provided, which outward-pointing flange interacts with and/or is connected to a flange pointing radially inwards relative to the outward-pointing flange.

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