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Bearing comprising a corrosion-resistant bearing part

US8961030B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Nico Kirchhoff · Schweinfurt, DE
Christian Schulte-Nolle · Bamberg, DE
Thomas Loesche · Ratingen, DE
Claus Muller · Eckental, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 12, 2012
Grant date	Feb 24, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 12, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2300/42
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing, including a bearing part, in particular a bearing ring (5, 6) having a cathodic corrosion prevention device. The aim of providing a bearing having a permanent, adjustable corrosion prevention device that requires only minor structural changes is achieved according to the invention in that the bearing part, in particular the bearing ring (5, 6), is connected as the cathode of an external power source, and that the anode (8, 10) of the external power source is arranged spaced apart from the bearing part, in particular the bearing ring (5, 6).

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