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Flexible bearing cage

US8967873B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2013
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2300/22
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rolling element guide for a bearing assembly formed with cantilevered arms, the arms flexibly adjusting to contact with a guide surface of an inner or outer ring of a bearing. Lubrication channels in a surface of the cage are also disclosed.

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