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Conveyor roll bearing
Assignee: FROST Inc
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Filing: 1983-08-03
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Granted: 1985-07-23
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Expires: 2003-08-03
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses a light-duty conveyor roll bearing which is quiet, static conductive, and capable of operating at relatively high speeds. The bearing includes a stamped, cup-shaped outer race; an inner race positioned therein; and an end cap crimped to the rim of the outer race to shield one side of the ball raceway, to provide a thrust bearing surface for the balls, and to provide a seal contacting surface. Opposite the end cap, the outer race extends radially inwardly adjacent to or beyond the inner race to shield the other side of the ball raceway. A graphite-filled, electrically conductive, polymeric hub supports the inner race and includes an annular seal contacting the end cap to seal the one side of the ball raceway.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip D. Jasperse
- 👤 Siegfried K. Weis
- 👤 Milo D. Sovis, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:46
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C19/00; F16C19/02; F16C19/14; F16C19/16; F16C19/163; B; B65; B65G; B65G39/00; B65G39/02; B65G39/09; F16C13/00; F16C13/02; F16C33/00; F16C33/72; F16C33/76; F16C33/78; F16C33/7886; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S384/00; Y10S384/90; Y10S384/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A bearing comprising: a cup-shaped outer race means for receiving a complement of rolling elements, said outer race means including an outer wall portion terminating in a rim portion extending radially outwardly from said outer wall, said outer race means further including an end wall portion extending radially inwardly from said outer wall portion; an inner race means for defining a raceway together with said outer race means; a plurality of rolling elements within said raceway; an end cap crimpingly secured to said rim portion of said outer race means, said end cap including a peripheral crimp portion crimped about said rim portion, said end cap including a load bearing thrust support portion extending radially inwardly from said peripheral portion to provide lateral support for said rolling elements; and an electrically conductive hub member supporting said inner race member, said hub member including an annular sealing portion contacting said end cap to seal said raceway, said hub member comprising a polymer filled with an electrically conductive material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A bearing comprising: a cup-shaped outer race means for receiving a complement of rolling elements, said outer race means including an outer wall portion terminating in a rim portion extending radially outwardly from said outer wall, said outer race means further including an end wall portion extending radially inwardly from said outer wall portion; an inner race means for defining a raceway together with said outer race means; a plurality of rolling elements within said raceway; an end cap crimpingly secured to said rim portion of said outer race means, said end cap including a peripheral crimp portion crimped about said rim portion, said end cap including a load bearing thrust support portion extending radially inwardly from said peripheral portion to provide lateral support for said rolling elements; and an electrically conductive hub member supporting said inner race member, said hub member including an annular sealing portion contacting said end cap to seal said raceway, said hub member comprising a polymer filled with an electrically conductive material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
167 words
A bearing comprising: a cup-shaped outer race means for receiving a complement of rolling elements, said outer race means including an outer wall portion terminating in a rim portion extending radially outwardly from said outer wall, said outer race means further including an end wall portion extending radially inwardly from said outer wall portion; an inner race means for defining a raceway together with said outer race means; a plurality of rolling elements within said raceway; an end cap crimpingly secured to said rim portion of said outer race means, said end cap including a peripheral crimp portion crimped about said rim portion, said end cap including a load bearing thrust support portion extending radially inwardly from said peripheral portion to provide lateral support for said rolling elements; and an electrically conductive hub member supporting said inner race member, said hub member including an annular sealing portion contacting said end cap to seal said raceway, said hub member comprising a polymer dip-coated with an electrically conductive material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
167 words
A bearing comprising: a cup-shaped outer race means for receiving a complement of rolling elements, said outer race means including an outer wall portion terminating in a rim portion extending radially outwardly from said outer wall, said outer race means further including an end wall portion extending radially inwardly from said outer wall portion; an inner race means for defining a raceway together with said outer race means; a plurality of rolling elements within said raceway; an end cap crimpingly secured to said rim portion of said outer race means, said end cap including a peripheral crimp portion crimped about said rim portion, said end cap including a load bearing thrust support portion extending radially inwardly from said peripheral portion to provide lateral support for said rolling elements; and an electrically conductive hub member supporting said inner race member, said hub member including an annular sealing portion contacting said end cap to seal said raceway, said hub member comprising a polymer dip-coated with an electrically conductive material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
156 words
A bearing comprising: a cup-shaped outer race means for receiving a row of rolling elements, said outer race means including an outer wall portion terminating in a rim portion, said outer race means further including an end wall portion extending radially inwardly from said outer wall portion; an inner race means for defining a raceway together with said outer race means; a plurality of rolling elements within said raceway; an end cap including means for securing said end cap to said outer race means, said end cap further including a thrust bearing wall portion extending radially inwardly from adjacent said rim portion to provide a load bearing thrust surface for direct contact by said roller bearing elements; and an electrically conductive hub member supporting said inner race member, said hub member including an annular sealing portion engaging said end cap to seal said raceway, said hub member comprising a polymer filled with an electrically conductive material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
156 words
A bearing comprising: a cup-shaped outer race means for receiving a row of rolling elements, said outer race means including an outer wall portion terminating in a rim portion, said outer race means further including an end wall portion extending radially inwardly from said outer wall portion; an inner race means for defining a raceway together with said outer race means; a plurality of rolling elements within said raceway; an end cap including means for securing said end cap to said outer race means, said end cap further including a thrust bearing wall portion extending radially inwardly from adjacent said rim portion to provide a load bearing thrust surface for direct contact by said roller bearing elements; and an electrically conductive hub member supporting said inner race member, said hub member including an annular sealing portion engaging said end cap to seal said raceway, said hub member comprising a polymer filled with an electrically conductive material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
156 words
A bearing comprising: a cup-shaped outer race means for receiving a row of rolling elements, said outer race means including an outer wall portion terminating in a rim portion, said outer race means further including an end wall portion extending radially inwardly from said outer wall portion; an inner race means for defining a raceway together with said outer race means; a plurality of rolling elements within said raceway; an end cap including means for securing said end cap to said outer race means, said end cap further including a thrust bearing wall portion extending radially inwardly from adjacent said rim portion to provide a load bearing thrust surface for direct contact by said roller bearing elements; and an electrically conductive hub member supporting said inner race member, said hub member including an annular sealing portion engaging said end cap to seal said raceway, said hub member comprising a polymer dip-coated with an electrically conductive material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
156 words
A bearing comprising: a cup-shaped outer race means for receiving a row of rolling elements, said outer race means including an outer wall portion terminating in a rim portion, said outer race means further including an end wall portion extending radially inwardly from said outer wall portion; an inner race means for defining a raceway together with said outer race means; a plurality of rolling elements within said raceway; an end cap including means for securing said end cap to said outer race means, said end cap further including a thrust bearing wall portion extending radially inwardly from adjacent said rim portion to provide a load bearing thrust surface for direct contact by said roller bearing elements; and an electrically conductive hub member supporting said inner race member, said hub member including an annular sealing portion engaging said end cap to seal said raceway, said hub member comprising a polymer dip-coated with an electrically conductive material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
176 words
A bearing comprising: an inner race member; an outer race member, said race members together defining a raceway having first and second sides, said outer race member including an annular shield portion extending radially inwardly to a position closely proximate the outer periphery of said inner race member to shield said first raceway side, said outer race member including an annular lip portion opposite said annular sealing portion; a plurality of rolling elements within said raceway; an end cap secured to said lip portion to shield said second raceway side, said end cap including a load bearing thrust support portion to provide lateral support for said rolling elements; and a hub means secured within said inner race for mounting said bearing on a shaft, said hub means being electrically conductive to dissipate static charges within said bearing, said hub means comprising a polymer filled with an electrically conductive material, said hub means including an annular seal portion contacting and biased against said end cap to cooperate with said end cap to seal said second raceway side.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
176 words
A bearing comprising: an inner race member; an outer race member, said race members together defining a raceway having first and second sides, said outer race member including an annular shield portion extending radially inwardly to a position closely proximate the outer periphery of said inner race member to shield said first raceway side, said outer race member including an annular lip portion opposite said annular sealing portion; a plurality of rolling elements within said raceway; an end cap secured to said lip portion to shield said second raceway side, said end cap including a load bearing thrust support portion to provide lateral support for said rolling elements; and a hub means secured within said inner race for mounting said bearing on a shaft, said hub means being electrically conductive to dissipate static charges within said bearing, said hub means comprising a polymer filled with an electrically conductive material, said hub means including an annular seal portion contacting and biased against said end cap to cooperate with said end cap to seal said second raceway side.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
176 words
A bearing comprising: an inner race member; an outer race member, said race members together defining a raceway having first and second sides, said outer race member including an annular shield portion extending radially inwardly to a position closely proximate the outer periphery of said inner race member to shield said first raceway side, said outer race member including an annular lip portion opposite said annular sealing portion; a plurality of rolling elements within said raceway; an end cap secured to said lip portion to shield said second raceway side, said end cap including a load bearing thrust support portion to provide lateral support for said rolling elements; and a hub means secured within said inner race for mounting said bearing on a shaft, said hub means being electrically conductive to dissipate static charges within said bearing, said hub means comprising a polymer dip-coated with an electrically conductive material, said hub means including an annular seal portion contacting and biased against said end cap to cooperate with said end cap to seal said second raceway side.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
176 words
A bearing comprising: an inner race member; an outer race member, said race members together defining a raceway having first and second sides, said outer race member including an annular shield portion extending radially inwardly to a position closely proximate the outer periphery of said inner race member to shield said first raceway side, said outer race member including an annular lip portion opposite said annular sealing portion; a plurality of rolling elements within said raceway; an end cap secured to said lip portion to shield said second raceway side, said end cap including a load bearing thrust support portion to provide lateral support for said rolling elements; and a hub means secured within said inner race for mounting said bearing on a shaft, said hub means being electrically conductive to dissipate static charges within said bearing, said hub means comprising a polymer dip-coated with an electrically conductive material, said hub means including an annular seal portion contacting and biased against said end cap to cooperate with said end cap to seal said second raceway side.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
139 words
A bearing comprising: a one-piece hub member including an integral annular sealing flange extending generally radially outwardly from the remainder of said hub member; an inner race member supported on said hub member; a cup-shaped outer race member defining a ball race with said inner race member, said outer race member including an annular end wall extending radially inwardly beyond said inner race member to shield a first side of said ball race; and an end cap secured to said outer race member opposite said end wall across said ball race, said end cap including a thrust bearing flange extending radially inwardly from said outer race member to provide a thrust bearing surface for direct contact by balls within said ball race, said hub sealing flange engaging said end cap to seal a second side of said ball race.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
139 words
A bearing comprising: a one-piece hub member including an integral annular sealing flange extending generally radially outwardly from the remainder of said hub member; an inner race member supported on said hub member; a cup-shaped outer race member defining a ball race with said inner race member, said outer race member including an annular end wall extending radially inwardly beyond said inner race member to shield a first side of said ball race; and an end cap secured to said outer race member opposite said end wall across said ball race, said end cap including a thrust bearing flange extending radially inwardly from said outer race member to provide a thrust bearing surface for direct contact by balls within said ball race, said hub sealing flange engaging said end cap to seal a second side of said ball race.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A bearing as defined in claim 7 wherein said outer race member comprises a rim portion including a crimping bead, and wherein said end cap includes a peripheral margin portion crimped about said crimping bead.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
A bearing as defined in claim 7 wherein said hub member is electrically conductive to dissipate static charge from said bearing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
A bearing as defined in claim 7 wherein said hub sealing flange is biased against said end cap.
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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) | 1988-07-22 | 1989-01-21 | 1989-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-22 | 1993-01-21 | 1993-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-22 | 1997-01-21 | 1997-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |