End play preload adjusting assembly for bearings
US6357927B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/0221
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly to effect adjustments to the end play, or preloading, of a bearing set. The adjusting assembly utilizes a threaded bearing cup body and a correspondingly threaded adjusting ring. The bearing cup body abuts the outer race of the bearing and the adjusting ring is threaded onto the bearing cup body and abuts a fixed or stationary housing surface. The adjusting ring is rotated to adjust bearing preload and provide proper spacing. The bearing cap is then placed to lock the bearing adjusting assembly in place.
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