Spherical elastomeric bearing assembly
US5902050A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 1996 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C7/06
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spherical bearing used in a rod end housing is modified with an elastomeric member equally precompressed in an amount of about 30% of an unstressed thickness of the elastomeric member to isolate the transmission of vibrations and sound. Such spherical elastomeric bearings can be used in any application where a conventional spherical bearing is used such as cable connections, clutch linkages, etc., in trucks, farm tractors, and various other pieces of equipment.
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