Patent · US Expired

Bearings

US6872004B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 23, 2001
Grant dateMar 29, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 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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