US4314732A
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Oscillating bearing
Assignee: Timken US LLC
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Filing: 1980-05-23
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Granted: 1982-02-09
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Expires: 2000-05-23
Abstract
Abstract The oscillating bearing has an arcuate inner raceway, an arcuate outer raceway, and an arcuate retainer between the raceways. The raceways and retainer have aligned openings for receiving a stud. The retainer has an arcuate roller pocket extending in the oscillating direction and on each side of its stud opening and longitudinally spaced from the stud opening. A plurality of rollers are located in each roller pocket.
Inventors
- 👤 William W. Murphy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:38
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C19/00; F16C19/50; F16C19/502; F01; F01L; F01L1/00; F01L1/12; F01L1/18; F01L1/181; F01L1/182; F01L1/183; F16C2360/00; F16C2360/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An oscillating bearing for a stud comprising: an arcuate inner raceway; and arcuate outer raceway; and an arcuate retainer between said inner raceway and said outer raceway, the inner raceway, the outer raceway and the retainer having aligned openings for receiving a stud, said retainer having an arcuate roller pocket on each side of said opening and spaced from the opening, each roller pocket being long enough in the oscillating direction to receive a plurality of rollers; and a plurality of rollers in each pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An oscillating bearing for a stud comprising: an arcuate inner raceway; and arcuate outer raceway; and an arcuate retainer between said inner raceway and said outer raceway, the inner raceway, the outer raceway and the retainer having aligned openings for receiving a stud, said retainer having an arcuate roller pocket on each side of said opening and spaced from the opening, each roller pocket being long enough in the oscillating direction to receive a plurality of rollers; and a plurality of rollers in each pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
An oscillating bearing in accordance with claim 1 wherein: retention means extend from the inner raceway, through the retainer opening, and through the outer raceway opening, said retention means being adapted to unitize the inner raceway, retainer, rollers, and outer raceway.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
An oscillating bearing in accordance with claim 2 wherein: the retention means includes projections, each having a surface adapted to engage the outer surface of the outer raceway in a manner to permit oscillating movement of the outer raceway and retainer; and the retainer opening is longer in the oscillating direction than the length of the inner race opening in said oscillating direction, and the outer opening is longer in the oscillating direction than the retainer opening, so that during oscillation of the bearing, the load zone is always properly located.
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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) | 1985-02-08 | 1985-08-10 | 1986-02-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-02-08 | 1989-08-10 | 1990-02-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-02-08 | 1993-08-10 | 1994-02-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |