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Anti-friction ball bearing assembly
Assignee: INCOM-HEIM Corp
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Filing: 1973-09-24
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Granted: 1975-04-08
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Expires: 1993-09-24
Abstract
Abstract An anti-friction ball bearing assembly, adapted for mounting within a housing comprising an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve concentrically fitting within said outer sleeve, said inner sleeve having a central opening for the passage of a shaft therethrough, said inner sleeve having a number of tracks defining paths for the circulation of balls between said sleeves and said shaft during movement between said shaft and said bearing assembly, said balls, during a portion of their circulation path, contacting said shaft and the inner surface of said outer sleeve at a plurality of raceway surfaces provided thereon, said outer sleeve having a recessed area, a resilient liner disposed in said recessed area between said anti-friction ball bearing assembly and said housing to accommodate misalignment between said housing and said shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert R Mccloskey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:28
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C29/00; F16C29/04; F16C29/06; F16C29/068; F16C29/0683; F16C29/0685; F16C29/0688; F16C29/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in combination with a housing, said bearing assembly to be fitted and mounted in said housing, said bearing assembly comprising an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve concentrically fitting within said outer sleeve, said inner sleeve having a central opening for the passage of a shaft therethrough, said inner sleeve having a number of tracks defining paths for the circulation of balls between said sleeves and said shaft during movement between said shaft and said bearing assembly, said balls, during a portion of their circulation path, contacting said shaft and the inner surface of said outer sleeve at a plurality of raceway surfaces provided thereon, said outer sleeve having a recessed area, a resilient liner disposed in said recessed area between said anti-friction ball bearing assembly and said housing to accommodate misalignment between said housing and said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in combination with a housing, said bearing assembly to be fitted and mounted in said housing, said bearing assembly comprising an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve concentrically fitting within said outer sleeve, said inner sleeve having a central opening for the passage of a shaft therethrough, said inner sleeve having a number of tracks defining paths for the circulation of balls between said sleeves and said shaft during movement between said shaft and said bearing assembly, said balls, during a portion of their circulation path, contacting said shaft and the inner surface of said outer sleeve at a plurality of raceway surfaces provided thereon, said outer sleeve having a recessed area, a resilient liner disposed in said recessed area between said anti-friction ball bearing assembly and said housing to accommodate misalignment between said housing and said shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in accordance with claim 1, in which said resilient liner is manufactured from a resilient plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in accordance with claim 1, in which said resilient liner is manufactured from rubber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in accordance with claim 1, in which said anti-friction ball bearing assembly is positionally mounted within said housing, said position in said housing being maintained by retaining rings, said resilient liner having radially extending lips at each end thereof abutting said rings to electrically isolate said anti-friction ball bearing assembly from said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in accordance with claim 1, in which said resilient liner is in a relaxed state between said anti-friction ball bearing assembly and said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in accordance with claim 1, in which said resilient liner is in a pre-loaded state between said anti-friction ball bearing assembly and said housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in accordance with claim 1, in which said anti-friction ball bearing assembly is positionally mounted within said housing, said position in said housing being maintained by retaining rings, said retaining rings being manufactured from a electronically non-conductive material to electrically isolate said anti-friction ball bearing assembly from 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) | 1978-04-07 | 1978-10-07 | 1979-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-07 | 1982-10-07 | 1983-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-07 | 1986-10-07 | 1987-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |