Combined radial and thrust bearing

Abstract

Abstract 1,073,187. Bearings. TORRINGTON CO. Dec. 12, 1963 [Dec. 17, 1962], No. 49064/63. Heading F2A. A combined radial and thrust bearing, Figs. 1, 6 and 10 (not shown), comprises a drawn metal outer race (26) having inwardly directed ends (14, 15), the end (14) having an inturned flange (16) adapted to confine within the race a series of bearing rollers (18), and the end (15) confining within the race a series of thrust bearing balls (20) or rollers (28). The rollers (18) may be spaced apart circumferentially 'by a cage (19) extending into the groove formed between the outer race (26) and the flange (16), or alternatively a full complement of rollers may be provided having tapered ends which engage a flanged collar (23) and the said groove. In Fig. 1 (not shown) the end thrust of a shaft (11) is taken by a full complement of balls (20) which coact with an oblique shoulder (12) on the shaft (11). The cage (19) and a further flange (17) prevent the balls (20) from falling out of the race when the shaft (11) is removed, or alternatively, the balls may be held in a retainer (21) in which case the flange (17) is not required. In Figs. 6 and 10 (not shown) the shaft (11) has a square shoulder (24) abutted by a ring (25) (Fig. 6) which engages the thrust balls (20) or by a ring (30) (Fig. 10) which engages the thrust rollers (28) held in a retainer (29).

Inventors

• 👤 William W Murphy

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