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Ball bearing assembly notification mechanism

US9115761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2013
Grant dateAug 25, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2360/24
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ball bearing assembly can include an outer race that includes an inner surface; an inner race that comprises an outer surface that includes an imperfection and a shoulder disposed at a shoulder angle where the imperfection is disposed at an angle in a range from about 50% of the shoulder angle to about 100% of the shoulder angle; and balls disposed between the inner surface of the outer race and the outer surface of the inner race. Various other examples of devices, assemblies, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

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