Roller bearing
US7311447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49643
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roller bearing for rotatably supporting a rotating shaft of an internal combustion engine between a main body and a cap of the internal combustion engine. The roller bearing including: a plurality of rollers; a retainer which is cirumferentially splittable and supports the plurality of rollers; and an outer race which is cirumferentially splittable and forms a raceway surface for the plurality of rollers. The retainer is split into a plurality of retaining members. The outer race is split into a plurality of race plates. At least one of the race plates is provided with one of a projection and a cavity to be engaged with one of the main body and the cap to restrict a relative movement between the one of the race plates and the one of the cylinder head and the cap.
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