Sliding bearing with bearing substrate and polymer in-fill
US9605713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C9/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A half bearing for a sliding bearing may include a bearing substrate having at least one relief region provided in a surface of the half bearing, and a substrate adjacent respective end faces of the bearing substrate. The half bearing may further include a polymer in-fill having a non-uniform thickness provided in a filled region, wherein the thickness of the polymer in-fill in the filled region may be greater proximate the respective end face than remote from the respective end face.
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