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Anti-friction bearing
Assignee: Koyo Seiko Co Ltd
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Filing: 1979-10-19
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Granted: 1981-10-06
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Expires: 1999-10-19
Abstract
Abstract Of the components of an anti-friction bearing, the metallic components to be subjected to rolling friction or sliding friction, such as rolling elements, are coated with a multiplicity of metal layers by ion plating. The uppermost layer is made of soft metal with lubricating property. The solid solubility of the metal of each intermediate layer in each adjacent metal is higher than the solid solubility of the soft metal in the metal material of the component.
Inventors
- 👤 Ken-Ichi Kakumoto
- 👤 Yoshiki Fujita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C33/00; F16C33/30; F16C33/32; C; C23; C23C; C23C14/00; C23C14/02; C23C14/024; C23C14/025; F16C33/66; F16C33/6696; F16C2204/00; F16C2204/02; F16C2204/10; F16C2204/52; F16C2240/00; F16C2240/40; F16C2240/70; F16C2240/80; F16C2240/82; F16C2240/84; F16C2300/00; F16C2300/40; F16C2300/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
An anti-friction bearing comprising metal components to be subjected to rolling friction or sliding friction, at least one of the rolling elements included in the metal components being coated with at least one intermediate metal layer by ion plating, the intermediate layer being coated by ion plating with an uppermost layer of a soft metal with lubricating property, the solid solubility of the metal of the intermediate layer in each metal adjacent thereto being higher than the solid solubility of the soft metal in the metal material of the rolling element metal, wherein the metal components are made of an iron alloy, and the rolling elements are coated with a lower intermediate layer of nickel and an upper intermediate layer of copper, the uppermost layer being made of gold or silver.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
An anti-friction bearing comprising metal components to be subjected to rolling friction or sliding friction, at least one of the rolling elements included in the metal components being coated with at least one intermediate metal layer by ion plating, the intermediate layer being coated by ion plating with an uppermost layer of a soft metal with lubricating property, the solid solubility of the metal of the intermediate layer in each metal adjacent thereto being higher than the solid solubility of the soft metal in the metal material of the rolling element metal, wherein the metal components are made of an iron alloy, and the rolling elements are coated with a lower intermediate layer of nickel and an upper intermediate layer of copper, the uppermost layer being made of gold or silver.
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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) | 1984-10-05 | 1985-04-06 | 1985-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-05 | 1989-04-06 | 1989-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-05 | 1993-04-06 | 1993-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |