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Bearing for a camshaft, and a camshaft

US9322430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AKTIEBOLAGET SKF · SE

Inventors

Markus Schuler · Schwabach, DE
Gregor Heitzler · Glückstadt, DE
Dieter Steblau · Schweinfurt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 12, 2012
Grant date	Apr 26, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 12, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2360/18
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing arrangement for a camshaft and a camshaft are provided. The bearing arrangement includes a bearing point in a bearing support frame that receives a camshaft, a bearing rolling-element cage and a bearing outer sleeve. The rolling-element cage and the outer sleeve are configured such that the outer diameter of the outer sleeve is smaller than the inside diameter of the bearing point and the outer diameter of the rolling-element cage is smaller than the inner diameter of the outer sleeve. The rolling-element cage may be provided with retention features that axially secure the cage to the outer sleeve. The rolling-element cage and/or the outer sleeve may be provided with collars that axially constrain the bearing relative to the support frame. A camshaft including at least one such bearing arrangement is also provided.

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