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Support plate for bearings

US9115754B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

Stefan Einbock · Stuttgart, DE
Vincent Riou · Ludwigsburg, DE
Ruediger Schroth · Renningen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 16, 2014
Grant date	Aug 25, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 16, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49947
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A support device and method for fixing a bearing on a bearing shield of a housing of an electric machine. Rotatably mounted in the support device is a rotor with a shaft. The support device is substantially flat and comprises a plurality of fastening openings that are grouped about a central opening. The support device comprises at least one design break point that acts to provide a local limit to the excess stress in the material of the support device.

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