US3950046A
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Bearing plate
Assignee: INA Waelzlager Schaeffler OHG
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Filing: 1974-08-07
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1994-08-07
Abstract
Abstract A novel thin-walled bearing plate for the pivotal support of a tension roller secured thereon comprising a sheet metal bearing plate provided with a bore hole to accommodate a fastening bolt and an oblong slot to accommodate a locking bolt and also provided with an integral hollow-cylindrical protruberance on which the tension roller is to be mounted.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Lubbersmeyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 18:11
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C13/00; F16C13/006; F16C33/00; F16C33/30; F16C33/58; F16C33/588; F16H; F16H7/00; F16H7/08; F16H7/10; F16H7/12; F16H7/1254; F16H7/1281; F16C19/00; F16C19/02; F16C19/04; F16C19/06; F16C2361/00; F16C2361/63; F16H2007/0863; F16H2007/0865
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A bearing plate for the pivotal support of a tension roller secured thereto comprising a sheet metal bearing plate provided with a bore hole to accommodate a fastening bolt and an oblong slot to accommodate a locking bolt and also provided with an integral hollow-cylindrical protuberance on which the tension roller is to be mounted, a tension roller mounted thereon by a roller bearing consisting of an inner race secured on the hollow-cylindrical protuberance of the plate, an outer race forming the roller proper and rollers rolling on said races, the said plate being provided with a substantially U-shaped cut and the resulting lug is bent at a right angle to the bearing plate to form an anchor for a tension spring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A bearing plate for the pivotal support of a tension roller secured thereto comprising a sheet metal bearing plate provided with a bore hole to accommodate a fastening bolt and an oblong slot to accommodate a locking bolt and also provided with an integral hollow-cylindrical protuberance on which the tension roller is to be mounted, a tension roller mounted thereon by a roller bearing consisting of an inner race secured on the hollow-cylindrical protuberance of the plate, an outer race forming the roller proper and rollers rolling on said races, the said plate being provided with a substantially U-shaped cut and the resulting lug is bent at a right angle to the bearing plate to form an anchor for a tension spring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
A bearing plate for the pivotal support of a tension roller secured thereto comprising a sheet metal bearing plate provided with a bore hole to accommodate a fastening bolt and an oblong slot to accommodate a locking bolt and also provided with an integral hollow-cylindrical protuberance on which the tension roller is to be mounted, a circumferential grove being provided in the hollow-cylindrical protuberance and a tension roller mounted on the said protuberance forming the outer race and a row of balls in said groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
A bearing plate for the pivotal support of a tension roller secured thereto comprising a sheet metal bearing plate provided with a bore hole to accommodate a fastening bolt and an oblong slot to accommodate a locking bolt and also provided with an integral hollow-cylindrical protuberance on which the tension roller is to be mounted, a circumferential grove being provided in the hollow-cylindrical protuberance and a tension roller mounted on the said protuberance forming the outer race and a row of balls in said groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
69 words
A bearing plate for the pivotal support of a tension roller secured thereto comprising a sheet metal bearing plate provided with a bore hole to accommodate a fastening bolt and an oblong slot to accommodate a locking bolt and also provided with an integral hollow-cylindrical protuberance on which the tension roller is to be mounted, the end of the protuberance farthest from the bearing plate having a closed bottom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A bearing plate for the pivotal support of a tension roller secured thereto comprising a sheet metal bearing plate provided with a bore hole to accommodate a fastening bolt and an oblong slot to accommodate a locking bolt and also provided with an integral hollow-cylindrical protuberance on which the tension roller is to be mounted, the end of the protuberance farthest from the bearing plate having a closed bottom.
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) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |