Integral spherical bearing and lug for aerospace applications
US8740463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49696
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bearing assembly and a method of forming a bearing assembly is provided including a housing having a bore. The bore has a generally concave inner surface. The bearing assembly also includes a bearing having an inner member. The inner member is movable about a central axis and is dimensioned to fit within the bore. The inner member has a generally convex outer surface complementary to the concave inner surface of the bore. The housing functions as an outer member of the bearing.
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