US4362343A
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Axial bearing
Assignee: IHC Holland NV
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Filing: 1981-04-16
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Granted: 1982-12-07
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Expires: 2001-04-16
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to an axial bearing comprising a shaft 1 with a disc 2, said disc having grooves 7 and cooperates with a stationary disc 5,6 made from elastomeric material the bearing being based upon the principle that the flank 8 or flanks 8,9 of the groove 7 under all circumstances from stand still to motion at full speed deform the smooth surface of elastomeric material and form a lubricating wedge.
Inventors
- 👤 Teunis Visser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C33/00; F16C33/02; F16C33/04; F16C33/06; F16C33/10; F16C33/1025; F16C33/106; F16C33/107; F16C17/00; F16C17/04; F16C17/045; F16C17/047; F16C33/1075; F16C33/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
An axial bearing consisting of a rotary disc provided with grooves mounted on a shaft and a stationary ring-shaped disc in a house characterized in that the stationary disc consists of elastomeric material and that the grooves have at least one flank at a small angle with the surface of the stationary disc, the opening of said angle being directed in the direction of rotation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
An axial bearing consisting of a rotary disc provided with grooves mounted on a shaft and a stationary ring-shaped disc in a house characterized in that the stationary disc consists of elastomeric material and that the grooves have at least one flank at a small angle with the surface of the stationary disc, the opening of said angle being directed in the direction of rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The axial bearing according to claim 1 characterized in that both the flanks of the grooves are at a small but opposite angle with the plane of the disc.
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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) | 1985-12-06 | 1986-06-07 | 1986-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-06 | 1990-06-07 | 1990-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-06 | 1994-06-07 | 1994-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |