Spherical elastomeric bearing with improved shim thickness
US8911153B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2032 |
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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 a generally equivalent stress on each shim.
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