Abstract:
A bearing assembly (100) includes a split inner race ring (115) configured to be installed on a shaft (25) and defines two raceways (135, 140) for supporting rolling elements (150,155). A split clamping band (170) is configured to be installed over the split inner race ring (115) to secure the split inner race ring (115) on the shaft (25). A split seal wear ring (290, 295) is configured to be installed on an outer diameter surface of the split clamping band (170). An engagement interface between the split clamping band (170) and the split seal wear ring (290, 295) includes a boss (340) on one of the split clamping band (170) and the split seal wear ring (290, 295), and an aperture (355) on the other one of the split clamping band (170) and the split seal wear ring (290, 295). The aperture (355) is sized and configured to receive the boss (340) for positioning the split seal wear ring (290, 295) on the split clamping band (170).
Abstract:
A bearing assembly includes an inner ring, outer ring, and rolling elements situated between the inner and outer rings. The rolling elements facilitate relative rotation between the inner and outer rings. A cage (36) including axial end flanges (38) and a plurality of bridges is situated between the inner and outer rings. At least one of the pair of axial end flanges of the cage includes at least one lubrication unit including an enclosed chamber (50), an inlet (54) in fluid communication with the chamber, and an outlet (58) in fluid communication with the chamber. The inlet is configured to take in liquid lubricant upon rotation of the cage and to direct the lubricant along a predominantly tangential path into the chamber. The outlet is configured to dispense the liquid lubricant from the chamber to one of the axial end faces of at least one of the plurality of rolling elements.
Abstract:
A bearing cage assembly consisting of a plurality of discrete bridge elements coupled between first and second cage support wire rings having selected tensions, and conforming to the surfaces of associated rolling elements. The discrete bridge elements maintain rolling element in separation, provide rolling element retention within the bearing assembly, and function as a lubrication reservoir for grease lubricated bearings. The discrete bridge elements may be disposed between adjacent rolling elements, or may be configured to pass through axial bores of hollow rolling elements
Abstract:
A bearing assembly includes an inner ring, an outer ring, and a plurality of rolling elements situated between the inner and outer rings. The plurality of rolling elements (32) facilitates relative rotation between the inner and outer rings about an axis. A cage (36) is situated between the inner and outer rings, and the cage includes a pair of axial end flanges (38) and a plurality of bridges extending between the axial end flanges. At least one of the pair of axial end flanges of the cage includes an array of axially outwardly extending fingers (56) configured to distribute lubricant from a quantity of lubricant during operation.
Abstract:
A bearing cage for use with a plurality of rolling elements in a bearing assembly includes a plurality of bridge elements (100) arranged to separate the rolling elements from each other and to retain the rolling elements in alignment in the bearing assembly. Each of the bridge elements is formed of sheet material bent to define a partially hollow component. The cage further includes at least one rim element connecting the plurality of bridge elements.
Abstract:
A bearing cage assembly (100) comprises a plurality of discrete bridge elements (206) disposed between adjacent rolling elements (1 12) and coupled between first and second axially spaced cage support wire rings (1 02, 1 04) which are appropriately tensioned. Spacers (1 10) are disposed between adjacent bridge elements and engage the bridge elements in a piloted engagement. The bridge elements maintain a separation between rolling elements, retain the rolling elements within the bearing assembly, and function as a lubrication reservoir for grease lubricated bearings. Profiled surfaces on the bridge elements position the bearing cage assembly on at least one axial end of the rolling elements.
Abstract:
A bearing cage assembly comprising of a plurality of discrete bridge elements coupled between first and second cage support wire rings having selected tensions, and conforming to the surfaces of associated rolling elements. The discrete bridge elements maintain rolling element in separation, provide rolling element retention within the bearing assembly, and function as a lubrication reservoir for grease lubricated bearings. The discrete bridge elements may be disposed between adjacent rolling elements, or may be configured to pass through axial bores of hollow rolling elements.
Abstract:
A bearing cage assembly consisting of a plurality of discrete bridge elements coupled between first and second cage support wire rings having selected tensions, and conforming to the surfaces of associated rolling elements. The discrete bridge elements maintain rolling element in separation, provide rolling element retention within the bearing assembly, and function as a lubrication reservoir for grease lubricated bearings. The discrete bridge elements may be disposed between adjacent rolling elements, or may be configured to pass through axial bores of hollow rolling elements
Abstract:
A bearing assembly (100) includes a split inner race ring (115) configured to be installed on a shaft (25) and defines two raceways (135, 140) for supporting rolling elements (156, 155). A split clamping band (170) is configured to be installed over the split inner race ring to secure the split inner race ring (115) on the shaft. A split seal wear ring (290, 295) is configured to be installed on an outer diameter surface of the split clamping band (170). An engagement interface between the split clamping band and the split seal wear ring includes a boss (340) on one of the split clamping band and the split seal wear ring, and an aperture (355) on the other one of the split clamping band and the split seal wear ring. The aperture (355) is sized and configured to receive the boss (340) for positioning the split seal wear ring on the split clamping band.