US3907384A
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Anti-friction ball bearing assembly
Assignee: INCOM-HEIM Corp
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Filing: 1973-10-10
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1993-10-10
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 the outer sleeve, the inner sleeve having a central opening for the passage of a shaft therethrough, the inner sleeve having a number of tracks defining paths for the circulation of balls between the sleeves and the shaft during movement between the shaft and the bearing assembly, the balls, during a portion of their circulation path, contacting the shaft and the inner surface of the outer sleeve at a plurality of raceway surfaces provided thereon, the outer sleeve having on its outer surface at least one annular groove, an ''''O'''' ring disposed in the annular groove and in contact with the inner surface of the housing to accommodate misalignment between the housing and the shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert R Mccloskey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C29/00; F16C29/04; F16C29/06; F16C29/068; F16C29/0683; F16C29/0685; F16C29/0688; F16C29/001; F16C29/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
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 on its outer surface at least one annular groove, at least one 0 ring disposed in said annular groove and in contact with the inner surface of said housing to accommodate misalignment between said housing and said shaft.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
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 on its outer surface at least one annular groove, at least one 0 ring disposed in said annular groove and in contact with the inner surface of said housing to accommodate misalignment between said housing and said shaft.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in accordance with claim 1 in which there are three annular grooves on said outer surface of said outer sleeve and three 0 rings disposed in each of said annular grooves.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Anti-friction ball bearing assembly in accordance with claim 1 in which said 0 ring is in a preloaded state between the inner surface of said housing and the outer surface of said outer surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in accordance with claim 1 in which there is a single annular groove with an 0 ring disposed therein positioned at the midpoint between the ends of said outer sleeve.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in accordance with claim 1 in which one 0 ring is disposed in each annular groove.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in accordaNce with claim 1 in which more than one 0 rings are disposed in a single annular groove.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
An anti-friction ball bearing assembly in accordance with claim 6 in which said single annular groove is disposed centrally on the outer surface of the outer sleeve.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2620163A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |