US3708216A
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Adjustable bearing
Assignee: GLYCO METALL WERKE
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Filing: 1971-07-27
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1991-07-27
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable bearing with at least three radial segments arranged within and bearing against the housing of the bearing and adjustable relative to the housing by positioning ring means, the segments being pivotally supported by said positioning ring means.
Inventors
- 👤 P Gerling
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C25/00; F16C25/02; F16C17/00; F16C17/02; F16C17/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
An adjustable bearing comprising: a housing, at least three radial segments arranged within and bearing against said housing, adjusting means including positioning rings associated with and rotatable relative to said housing, pivot means positioned between and supported by said positioning rings and pivotally supporting said radial segments, said housing having control surfaces for radial adjustment of said segments in response to a rotation of said positioning rings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
An adjustable bearing comprising: a housing, at least three radial segments arranged within and bearing against said housing, adjusting means including positioning rings associated with and rotatable relative to said housing, pivot means positioned between and supported by said positioning rings and pivotally supporting said radial segments, said housing having control surfaces for radial adjustment of said segments in response to a rotation of said positioning rings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A bearing according to claim 1, in which the positioning rings are respectively mounted on opposite end faces of said housing, and bolt means interconnecting said positioning rings, said radial segments being mounted on said pivot means with radial play.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A bearing according to claim 1, in which the control surfaces are arcuate and have a radius of curvature greater than the distance between the control surfaces and the axis of said bearing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A bearing according to claim 1, in which the outer surfaces of said radial segments are convex and have ridge means bearing directly against said control surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A bearing according to claim 1, in which said adjusting means includes a setting device operable to rotate the positioning rings relative to the housing, said setting device being provided between said positioning rings and said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
A bearing according to claim 5, in which said setting device comprises a spindle arranged in said housing, said bearing also includes a nut threadedly engaged by said spindle, and transmitting means connecting said nut to said positioning rings, said setting device being operable to act upon said positioning rings through said spindle nut.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
An adjustable bearing comprising a housing, ring means rotatable relative to said housing, a plurality of bearing segments pivotably supported by said ring means with freedom for limited radial movement relative thereto, said housing being provided with control surface means bearing against said segments and operable to adjust the limits of the radial movement of said segments upon relative rotation between said ring means and said housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
An adjustable bearing comprising a housing, ring means rotatable relative to said housing, a plurality of bearing segments pivotably supported by said ring means with freedom for limited radial movement relative thereto, said housing being provided with control surface means bearing against said segments and operable to adjust the limits of the radial movement of said segments upon relative rotation between said ring means and said housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A bearing according to claim 7, wherein said housing is annular in section and in which said control surface means are defined by the inner periphery of said housing.
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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) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |