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Bearing inner ring with anti-rotation feature

US9874246B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Stephen Carr · Waterford, US
Shaun Tate · Grand Blanc, US
Michael Eastman · Jacksonville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 22, 2016
Grant date	Jan 23, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 22, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16C2361/61
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing assembly including an anti-rotation feature is provided. The bearing assembly includes a radially outer bearing ring including a radially outer race on a radially inner surface and a radially inner bearing ring and including a radially inner race on a radially outer surface and a radially inner bearing ring retention element. A plurality of rolling elements are supported to roll between the radially outer race and the radially inner race. The anti-rotation feature is provided by a washer including a first washer retention element configured to engage the radially inner bearing ring retention element, and a second washer retention element configured to engage a torque transmitting portion of a shaft.

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