Low-friction, abrasion resistant replaceable bearing surface
US9488229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49696
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Low-friction, abrasion resistant systems of replaceable bearing surfaces and methods of using the system are disclosed. The system comprises a device having at least one recess, each recess having a groove in an inner wall of the recess; a plurality of replaceable bearing surfaces adapted to be inserted into and removed from the at least one recess without damaging the device; and at least one snap ring adapted to engage the groove in each recess and secure a replaceable bearing surface within the recess.
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