Bearing assembly having surface protrusions and a seal

US9958011B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc. · US

Inventor

• Moises Polanco · Bellinzona, CH

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 18, 2015
• Grant date: May 1, 2018
• Expiry date: Apr 30, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16C2300/02
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A bearing assembly has an outer race, which has an arcuate inner surface and an inner member that is partially disposed in the outer member and which has an arcuate outer surface. The inner member has one or more hubs that extend axially from the inner member. The one or more hubs each have one or more circumferentially extending surface depression that is positioned proximate the arcuate outer surface. The one or more hubs each have one or more circumferentially extending surface protrusion that is positioned axially outward beyond the at least one circumferentially extending surface depression.