Ball bearing assembly with polymer bearing ring
US5845998A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S384/909
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ball bearing assembly includes a polymer outer bearing ring molded over and partially enclosing a metal annular outer raceway. The metal annular outer raceway may be economically formed from sheet metal or wire. The polymer outer bearing ring may be mounted within a metal housing to provide support and/or self-alignment capability.
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