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Wheel hub bearing assembly

US5927866A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 1997
Grant dateJul 27, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 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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