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Closed end bearing cup

US8408800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateNov 10, 2010
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49671
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cup bearing includes a cylindrical component having first and second axial ends and defining a lumen therethrough. The cylindrical component includes first and second end portions proximal to the first and second axial ends, respectively. The cylindrical component includes a corrugated portion disposed axially between the first and second end portions. The corrugated portion includes a plurality of corrugations extending radially inwardly. A corrugation of the plurality of corrugations includes a ridge defining a first inner radius of the lumen. The cup bearing further includes a first radial stop associated with the first end portion. The first radial stop defines a second inner radius greater than the first inner radius. The cup bearing also includes an end cap coupled to the second axial end of the cylindrical component.

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