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Method and apparatus for presetting axial load on a bearing assembly
Assignee: Lear Siegler Inc
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Filing: 1964-03-04
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1984-03-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon J Haan
- 👤 John M Jessup
- 👤 Namon Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:24
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C25/00; G01C25/005; F; F16; F16C; F16C25/00; F16C25/06; F16C2229/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A METHOD OF PRESETTING THE BEARING LOAD OF A BEARING ASSEMBLY HAVING BEARING LOAD ADJUSTMENT MEANS THEREON, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: APPLYING TO THE BEARING A SELECTED STANDARD AXIAL BIAS EQUAL TO THE PRE-LOAD DESIRED; ROTATING THE BEARING; DETECTING A VIBRATIONAL OUTPUT FREQUENCY CONDITION UNDER SAID BIAS; RELAXING SAID BIAS; AND ADJUSTING THE LOAD ADJUSTMENT MEANS UNTIL A LIKE VIBRATIONAL OUTPUT FREQUENCY CONDITION IS OBTAINED.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
65 words
A METHOD OF PRESETTING THE BEARING LOAD OF A BEARING ASSEMBLY HAVING BEARING LOAD ADJUSTMENT MEANS THEREON, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: APPLYING TO THE BEARING A SELECTED STANDARD AXIAL BIAS EQUAL TO THE PRE-LOAD DESIRED; ROTATING THE BEARING; DETECTING A VIBRATIONAL OUTPUT FREQUENCY CONDITION UNDER SAID BIAS; RELAXING SAID BIAS; AND ADJUSTING THE LOAD ADJUSTMENT MEANS UNTIL A LIKE VIBRATIONAL OUTPUT FREQUENCY CONDITION IS OBTAINED.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |