Bearings
US6872004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2240/42
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plain bearing is described, the bearing being fitted, in use, in an associated bearing housing, the bearing back in contact with said housing is substantially coextensive with the housing in the axial direction wherein the running surface of the bearing is relieved in both the axial and radial directions so as to reduce the contact bearing surface area with an associated shaft journal, in use.
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