US3942850A
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Bearing and assembly
Assignee: MORSE RUBBER PRODUCTS Co
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Filing: 1974-09-06
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Granted: 1976-03-09
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Expires: 1994-09-06
Abstract
Abstract A bearing strip is especially adapted for use in a marine bearing or the like is constructed of an elongated shape of elastomeric material with substantially parallel faces and edges, the edges each having a groove therein, so that when bearing strips are placed adjacent one another in a housing to form a bearing, a spline or key is received in the adjacent grooves to retain the strips in the housing. The grooves are preferably reinforced by a metal member having an insert portion in the strip.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Minard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:29
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C33/00; F16C33/02; F16C33/04; F16C33/22; B; B63; B63H; B63H23/00; B63H23/32; B63H23/321; B63H23/326; F16C33/26; F16C43/00; F16C43/02; F16C2326/00; F16C2326/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A bearing strip for a bearing assembly comprising: an elongated strip of elastomeric material generally rectangular in section and having generally parallel faces and generally parallel edges; each edge having a longitudinal slot formed therein and extending substantially the length thereof; a metal insert in said strip reinforcing each slot; a metal member in said strip joining the metal inserts reinforcing said slots; a plurality of said strips being adapted for placement in a side-by-side relationship in a housing with adjacent of said edges facing and abutting one another and with adjacent of said slots in alignment with one another to form a keyway; and a key received in each slot to retain the strips in said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A bearing strip for a bearing assembly comprising: an elongated strip of elastomeric material generally rectangular in section and having generally parallel faces and generally parallel edges; each edge having a longitudinal slot formed therein and extending substantially the length thereof; a metal insert in said strip reinforcing each slot; a metal member in said strip joining the metal inserts reinforcing said slots; a plurality of said strips being adapted for placement in a side-by-side relationship in a housing with adjacent of said edges facing and abutting one another and with adjacent of said slots in alignment with one another to form a keyway; and a key received in each slot to retain the strips in said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
96 words
A bearing assembly comprising: a generally cylindrical bearing housing; a plurality of elongated bearing strips of elastomeric material in edge-to-edge abutting relationship in said housing; each bearing strip having generally parallel surfaces and generally parallel edges; means defining a slot in the edges of each said strips, and the slots of adjacent strips being aligned with one another to define a keyway; a metal channel in each slot reinforcing said slot; a metal member connecting said metal channels in each strip; and a key member received in each keyway to retain said strips in said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
A bearing assembly comprising: a generally cylindrical bearing housing; a plurality of elongated bearing strips of elastomeric material in edge-to-edge abutting relationship in said housing; each bearing strip having generally parallel surfaces and generally parallel edges; means defining a slot in the edges of each said strips, and the slots of adjacent strips being aligned with one another to define a keyway; a metal channel in each slot reinforcing said slot; a metal member connecting said metal channels in each strip; and a key member received in each keyway to retain said strips in said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
90 words
A bearing assembly comprising: a generally cylindrical bearing housing; a plurality of elongated bearing strips of elastomeric material in edge-to-edge abutting relationship in said housing; each bearing strip having generally parallel surfaces and generally parallel edges; means defining a slot in the edges of each said strips, and the slots of adjacent strips being aligned with one another to define a keyway; and a key member received in each keyway to retain said strips in said housing; each key member comprising an elongated elastomeric member with a metal insert therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
90 words
A bearing assembly comprising: a generally cylindrical bearing housing; a plurality of elongated bearing strips of elastomeric material in edge-to-edge abutting relationship in said housing; each bearing strip having generally parallel surfaces and generally parallel edges; means defining a slot in the edges of each said strips, and the slots of adjacent strips being aligned with one another to define a keyway; and a key member received in each keyway to retain said strips in said housing; each key member comprising an elongated elastomeric member with a metal insert therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A bearing assembly as recited in claim 3 in which said elastomeric key member has a varying cross-section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A bearing assembly as recited in claim 4 in which each key comprises elongated metal member joined by a centrally disposed elongated elastomeric member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A bearing assembly as recited in claim 5 in which said key is so constructed and arranged to be adjustable in width.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A bearing assembly as recited in claim 3 in which said key is constructed of a pair of spaced metal members and an elastomer center member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A bearing assembly as recited in claim 7 in which the width of said key is adjustable.
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) | 1979-03-09 | 1979-09-08 | 1980-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-09 | 1983-09-08 | 1984-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-09 | 1987-09-08 | 1988-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |