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US3885840A
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Connecting link for the races of ball bearings
Assignee: SKF Industrial Trading and Development Co BV
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Filing: 1974-03-05
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1994-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A ball bearing assembly for journaling steering column members having an outer and an inner ring inserted one within the other. The rings define angular bearing race surfaces for a plurality of ball bearings. One of the rings is provided with a plurality of holes spaced about its circumference. An annular elastic member is located on the surface of this ring. The elastic member is provided with lugs extending through the holes adjacent the end of the other race ring. In this manner an interconnection between the race ring is resiliently formed.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunter Neder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:55
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C19/00; F16C19/02; F16C19/14; F16C19/16; F16C19/163; F16C27/00; F16C27/06; F16C27/066; F16C33/00; F16C33/30; F16C33/58; F16C33/588
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A ball bearing assembly for a steering column comprising an outer ring and an inner ring inserted therein, said rings defining annular bearing surfaces for a plurality of ball bearings located therebetween, one of said rings having a plurality of holes spaced about its circumference, an annular elastic member located on the surface of said one ring, said elastic member having lugs extending through said holes adjacent the end of the other race ring to thereby connect said race rings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A ball bearing assembly for a steering column comprising an outer ring and an inner ring inserted therein, said rings defining annular bearing surfaces for a plurality of ball bearings located therebetween, one of said rings having a plurality of holes spaced about its circumference, an annular elastic member located on the surface of said one ring, said elastic member having lugs extending through said holes adjacent the end of the other race ring to thereby connect said race rings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The ball bearing assembly according to claim 1 wherein said elastic member is removable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The ball bearing assembly according to claim 1 wherein said holes are round.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The ball bearing assembly according to claim 1 wherein said lugs are provided with enlarged ends in the form of rivet heads.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
106 words
The ball bearing assembly comprising an outer race ring and an inner race ring loosely inserted therein, said race rings being bent along one end inwardly toward each other to define opposing race surfaces angular to the axis of rotation, one of said rings having a cylindrical portion extending axially from the race surface overlapping the bent end of the other race ring, a plurality of holes formed within said cylindrical portion and spaced about the circumference thereof, an annular elastic band located about said cylindrical portion, said band having projections extending through said holes into engagement with the bent end of said other race ring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
106 words
The ball bearing assembly comprising an outer race ring and an inner race ring loosely inserted therein, said race rings being bent along one end inwardly toward each other to define opposing race surfaces angular to the axis of rotation, one of said rings having a cylindrical portion extending axially from the race surface overlapping the bent end of the other race ring, a plurality of holes formed within said cylindrical portion and spaced about the circumference thereof, an annular elastic band located about said cylindrical portion, said band having projections extending through said holes into engagement with the bent end of said other race ring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bearing assembly according to claim 5 wherein said elastic band and said projections are integrally molded.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bearing assembly according to claim 5 wherein said elastic band and said projections are integrally molded in situ about said one race ring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bearing assembly according to claim 5 wherein said outer ring is provided with an extending cylindrical portion and said elastic band surrounds the outer surface of said outer race ring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bearing assembly according to claim 5 wherein the outer surface of said band is provided with radially extending projections.
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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) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |