Hub joint for transferring load from a rotating shaft to a stationary body
US7309166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C19/364
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hub joint for supporting bearings adapted to rotatably receive a shaft. The joint includes an upper annular portion having a radially inner boundary and an upper bearing mount attached to the inner boundary of the upper annular portion. The upper bearing mount has a radially inner surface forming a conical upper bearing seat. The joint further comprises a lower bearing mount attached to and positioned below the upper bearing mount. The lower bearing mount has a radially inner surface forming a conical lower bearing seat. The joint also comprises a lower annular portion having a radially inner boundary attached to the lower bearing mount.
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