Center bearing assembly for rotatably supporting a shaft at varying angles relative to a support surface
US7534048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C27/066
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A center bearing assembly for rotatably supporting a shaft at varying angles relative to a support surface includes a bearing and a bearing support member that supports the bearing. The bearing support member has a curved outer surface. A bracket is provided for supporting the bearing support member. The bracket has a curved inner surface that cooperates with the curved outer surface of the bearing support member to allow the bearing support member to move relative to the bracket.
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