Self-aligning bearing structure
US5813768A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2223/46
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thermoplastic bearing liner having compliant and compensating structure to adjust for a misalignment of a shaft insertably received therein. The bearing liner comprises a hollow, substantially cylindrical shaped member having two ends and an intermediate portion. A flange extends circumferentially and projects radially from at least one of the two ends. A flexible frustoconical member is mounted adjacent a distal end of the flange and extends circumferentially from the flange.
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