Bearing arrangement comprising a backup bearing

US9874242B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

• Peter Siebke · Herzogenaurach, DE
• Stefan Ruhl · Werne, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 25, 2014
• Grant date: Jan 23, 2018
• Expiry date: Apr 25, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16C2380/26
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a bearing arrangement including a backup bearing (2), which is provided as a safety device in addition to a main bearing. A joint (12) is formed between an outer ring (3) of the backup bearing (2) and a housing (4) surrounding same.