Patent · US Expired

Clutch release bearing self-aligned by a sleeve

US6464060B1 · kind B1 · utility

12Cited by
7References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 2000
Grant dateOct 15, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C23/08
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns a clutch release bearing comprising an antifriction bearing (1) provided with a rotating ring (5) and a non-rotating ring (10), and mounted on a control element (2) provided with a tubular part (3) and a radial flange (4) whereon is urged to rest a radial portion of the non-rotating ring (10), and a self-aligning sleeve (15) arranged between the non-rotating ring (10) and the control element (2). The self-aligning sleeve (15) is fixed by being clamped on a cylindrical shaft (13) of the member supporting it, and comprises a metal reinforcement (17) provided with a tubular portion radially delimited by two surfaces of revolution, one of the two surfaces being coated with an elastic substance forming self-aligning means.

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