Self aligning bearing and seal assembly
US8398310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C35/077
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self aligning bearing and seal assembly including a bearing housing operable to mount to a surface, a bearing unit seated within the bearing housing and having an outer race, an inner race, and at least one ball intermediate the outer and inner race. The self aligning bearing and seal assembly also includes a pivot assembly having a shaft sleeve operable for receiving and maintaining a rotatable shaft and being disposed in the bearing housing and in operational contact with the inner race of the bearing unit. The pivot assembly allows for a degree of angular misalignment between the surface and the shaft greater than three degrees.
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