Thrust washer
US9746023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49645
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thrust washer may include a metallic substrate layer having an axial substrate face. The thrust washer may also include a polymer layer on the axial substrate face. The polymer layer may have an axial polymer face opposed to the axial substrate face. The axial polymer face may be profiled and may have at least one oil distribution groove. At least one of the substrate layer and the polymer layer may be a machined layer having a thickness that may vary in correspondence with the at least one distribution groove.
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