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Thrust washer

US9618034B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignees

Mahle International GmbH · DE
MAHLE ENGINE SYSTEMS UK LTD

Inventors

Jeff C. Carter · Fairport, US
Bredo Leipprand · Stuttgart, DE
Jonathan Forder · Rugby, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 5, 2013
Grant date	Apr 11, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 6, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2360/22
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thrust washer for a sliding bearing may include a thrust washer substrate having an axial face. The thrust washer may also have a polymer layer of profiled thickness on the axial face of the substrate. The profiled polymer layer may be provided with at least one oil distribution groove.

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