Thrust bearing roller retainer assembly
US6619850B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2300/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roller retainer assembly for an axial-thrust bearing comprising first and second annular retainer plates. At least one roller pocket extends through each annular plate. The first second annular retainer plates are interconnected such that the at least one first roller pocket is substantially circumferentially aligned with the at least one second roller pocket with the inner and outer radial edges of the opposed pockets offset from one another. As such, the first pocket defines a first fluid passage gap through the first annular plate between the roller and the first outer edge and the second pocket defines a second fluid passage gap through the second annular plate between the roller and the second inner edge.
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