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Roller body for roller bearing

US8961021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2011
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C41/008
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A roller body for a roller bearing includes at least one cavity extending from an end face of the roller body, at least one retaining element is disposed in the cavity, and at least one sensor is disposed in the cavity, such as in or on the retaining element. The sensor is at least partially surrounded by an elastic material in a protective manner.

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