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Bearings

US8491194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 2011
Grant dateJul 23, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C37/002
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In some embodiments, a bearing includes a substrate having a first portion and a second portion thicker than the first portion, the second portion having a curved outer contour. The bearing can further include a first layer on the outer contour of the substrate and/or a second layer on an inner contour of the substrate. The first layer can include a thermally conductive material, and the second layer can include a lubricious material.

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