Wheel hub bearing assembly
US5927866A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ball bearing for the hub (4) of a vehicle wheel comprises a dual set of bearing balls in angular contact wherein the inner race of the axially innermost set (5) of bearing balls consists of an annular member (6) fitted onto the hub (4). The annular member (6) is secured to the hub (4) by a welding (11) performed between the axially inner end portion (14) of the hub (4) and the annular member (6) or a washer (10) adjacent thereto. At least one of the two welded parts has a low carbon content portion at the welding zone.
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