System for mounting a wheel hub bearing unit to a motor vehicle suspension standard
US6007253A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S384/903
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed a system for mounting a wheel hub bearing unit into a cylindrical seat (11) obtained in the suspension standard (12) of a vehicle. An axially outer circumferential groove (16) is obtained in the cylindrical seat (11). Proximate to the axially outer side (10a) of the outer race (10) of the bearing there is provided an elastic insert(15) of annular shape having a radial portion (15a) adjacent to said tace (10a) and constituting an axial stopping means for the outer race of the bearing. Elastically flexible portions (15b) are radially protruding from the outer surface or the bearing and are adapted to elastically bend and snap fit into said qroove (16) when the insert (15) is pushed axially into the cylindrical seat (11) of the suspension standard (12).
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