Conformal sliding bearing
US6568906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 24, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64C27/473
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conformal bearing assembly includes an bearing housing, an elastomeric member and a bearing element. The bearing assembly is mounted between and inner and outer telescopic member. The elastomeric member allows the bearing element to substantially conform to the adjacent telescopic member irrespective of minor manufacturing inconsistencies along the adjacent telescopic member. Contact pressure between the bearing element and the adjacent telescopic member is thereby more evenly distributed which minimizes regions of interference and or clearance which may otherwise result in undesirable wear characteristics of the telescopic system.
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