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Spherical elastomeric bearing with improved shim thickness

US8275585B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2008
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32737
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elastomeric spherical bearing includes a multiple of shims, at least two of which have different thicknesses. In one exemplary embodiment, each of the shims has a different thickness with an essentially equivalent stress on each shim.

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