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Bearing stand-off devices

US9555976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2014
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 25, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53104
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments of stand-off devices and methods are disclosed. The stand-off device can space a bearing assembly apart from a support, such as a frame of a conveyor belt, thereby providing access between the bearing assembly and the frame, such as for cleaning fluid. Certain embodiments of the stand-off device include a first end and a second end, with the first end being receivable in a securing hole of the bearing assembly and the second end configured to protrude from the bearing assembly.

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