Bearing and umbilicus gimbal with bearing retainer in blood processing system
US6344020B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04B2005/0492
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A bearing supports a rotating element. The bearing comprises an inner annular body and an outer annular body about the inner annular body. A bearing surface, which is located between the inner annular body and the outer annular body, supports the outer annular body for rotation about the inner annular body. A cage supports the bearing surface during rotation of the outer annular body about the inner annular body. The cage includes a material that imparts increased flexural modulus that resists deformation during rotation.
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