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Shell-type needle bearing and cross-type universal joint

US8939844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2012
Grant dateJan 27, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T10/86
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Cross-type universal joint and a shell-type needle bearing that is used therein. The portions on the outer surface of the shell-type outer ring for which there is a possibility of coming in sliding contact with the tip end edges of at least two seal lips of a plurality of seal lips of a seal ring are selectively covered with a corrosion resistant coating. Preferably, the entire outer surface of the shell-type outer ring is covered by a chemically treated film having anti-corrosion properties.

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