US3332277A
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Bearing testing machine
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-08-13
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1984-08-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Blinder William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:34
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C19/00; G; G01; G01M; G01M13/00; G01M13/04; G01M13/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
IN A MACHINE FOR TESTING THE SMOOTHNESS OF OPERATION OF AN ANTIFRICTION BEARING HAVING A PAIR OF RELATIVELY ROTATABLE RACE RINGS ENGAGED BY INTERVENING ROLLING ELEMENTS, MEANS SUPPORTING ONE OF THE RACE RINGS, A FLYWHEEL DETACHABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID OTHER RACE RING TO ROTATABLY DRIVE SAID OTHER RACE RING, DRIVING MECHANISM INCLUDING A CLUTCH TO SUPPORT AND ROTATABLY DRIVE SAID FLYWHEEL, MEANS PROVIDING FOR A RELATIVE AXIAL SHIFTING MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BEARING AND SAID FLYWHEEL TO BRING SAID OTHER RACE RING INTO FLYWHEEL DRIVEN ENGAGEMENT AND TO DISENGAGE SAID CLUTCH WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID OTHER RACE RING WILL CONTINUE UNDER INFLUENCE OF THE COASTING FLYWHEEL, MECHANISM TO INDICATE THE SMOOTHNESS OF BEARING OPERATION UNDER INFLUENCE OF THE COASTING FLYWHEEL, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE COASTING FLYWHEEL DURING A PREDETERMINED TIME TO INDICATE THE TORQUE TO ROTATE SAID RACE RING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
IN A MACHINE FOR TESTING THE SMOOTHNESS OF OPERATION OF AN ANTIFRICTION BEARING HAVING A PAIR OF RELATIVELY ROTATABLE RACE RINGS ENGAGED BY INTERVENING ROLLING ELEMENTS, MEANS SUPPORTING ONE OF THE RACE RINGS, A FLYWHEEL DETACHABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID OTHER RACE RING TO ROTATABLY DRIVE SAID OTHER RACE RING, DRIVING MECHANISM INCLUDING A CLUTCH TO SUPPORT AND ROTATABLY DRIVE SAID FLYWHEEL, MEANS PROVIDING FOR A RELATIVE AXIAL SHIFTING MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE BEARING AND SAID FLYWHEEL TO BRING SAID OTHER RACE RING INTO FLYWHEEL DRIVEN ENGAGEMENT AND TO DISENGAGE SAID CLUTCH WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID OTHER RACE RING WILL CONTINUE UNDER INFLUENCE OF THE COASTING FLYWHEEL, MECHANISM TO INDICATE THE SMOOTHNESS OF BEARING OPERATION UNDER INFLUENCE OF THE COASTING FLYWHEEL, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE COASTING FLYWHEEL DURING A PREDETERMINED TIME TO INDICATE THE TORQUE TO ROTATE SAID RACE RING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |