Abstract:
A clutch release bearing assembly includes a tubular plastic carrier member for actuating a self-aligning clutch release bearing. The bearing is connected to the carrier with a rigid annular clip. The rigid clip is formed with recesses or tabs which receive or engage complimentary mating portions provided on the carrier. A radial flange is formed on the clip for axially restraining the bearing on the carrier. Bearing seals may be provided on the flange to prevent debris from entering the bearing assembly.
Abstract:
An apparatus, particularly for compressing and conveying fluids, comprising a rotor (1) and a thin-walled rotary sleeve (7) which is rotatably arranged eccentrically with respect to the axis (M1) of the rotor and which is in surface contact with the surface of the rotor throughout a predetermined angular range (.phi.). At least one separator slide (12) is provided between working chambers (S, D) the volumes of which vary when the rotary sleeve rotates. The apparatus is constructed such that the fluid throughput and the speed of rotation can be increased compared to conventional devices, so that a device of given capacity may have smaller dimensions and a lower weight. To achieve this it is proposed that the rotary sleeve (7) be supported in a bearing support (110) by at least one bearing (125) and be pressed thereby against the circumferential surface of the rotor (1), and that the rotor (1) be rotatably mounted around a control tube (3) and contact the inner surface of the rotary sleeve (7) in the predetermined angular range (.phi.). The rotary sleeve (7) cylindrically embraces the rotor (1) in the predetermined angular range (.phi.) and is driven by the rotor through frictional engagement.
Abstract:
A digital storage system of the Winchester or hard disk drive type has a magnetic head positioner within which the arm-positioning body, including the heads, is rotatably mounted about a fixed stator assembly which includes a two-part shaft assembly comprising an aluminum cylindrical sleeve thermally shrink fitted about the central portion of an aluminum shaft having a pair of fixed ends and end portions reduced in diameter relative to the central portion by means of a pair of steel bearing assemblies attaching circumferentially about the sleeve in regions exclusive of the shrink fitted central portion of the shaft assembly. The clearance thus provided between the shaft and the mounting sleeve in the regions of the bearing assembly attachment permits a degree of decoupling of mechanical resonances potentially introduced into the head position servocontrol loop by mounting stresses acting upon the shaft.
Abstract:
A hub assembly for a drivable wheel of a motor vehicle, with a hub member 10, a bearing assembly with an outer race 20 and an inner race 21, and a constant velocity universal joint with an outer member 16 and inner member 17, wherein torque is transmitted between the hub member and joint outer member through the intermediary of an element 23 of thermally insulating material. The arrangement is such that the thermally insulating element is loaded substantially only in compression, enabling the use of efficient thermal insulators.
Abstract:
A conveyor roller comprises a roller tube fitted with end cap assemblies incorporating bearings for rotatably mounting the roller tube on a fixed shaft. Each end cap assembly comprises a rigid housing having a cylindrical collar adapted to be a push fit in an end of the roller tube, the outer end of the collar being spaced radially from the housing. The end cap assembly is secured in position by swaging the end of the tube so as to force the outer end of the collar radially inwards against the rigid housing. The collar may be a close fit on the housing, or the housing may be moulded in plastics material and one end of the collar embedded in the plastics during the moulding of the housing. The outer end of the collar has a flange which abuts the end of the roller tube. The outer surface of the housing is curved radially inwards in the direction of the free end of the collar to limit the deflection of the collar. The separate collar can have a thickness adapted to any particular diameter of roller tube, and may be connected to the housing by welding, adhesive or interengaging teeth or ribs to prevent relative rotation therebetween.
Abstract:
An improved bearing assembly includes an eccentric locking ring which is utilized to lock an inner race member to a shaft. The inner race member has an eccentric groove with a depth which tapers between relatively deep and shallow portions of the groove. Similarly, the eccentric locking ring has a radial thickness which tapers between relatively thick and thin portions of the ring. When the locking ring is in a released condition, the relatively thick portion of the locking ring is disposed in the relatively deep portion of the groove. In order to lock the inner race in position on the shaft, the inner race and locking ring are rotated relative to each other so that the relatively thick portion of the locking ring is pressed firmly against the outer surface of the shaft by the circumferentially tapered groove in the inner race member. In order to hold the locking ring and inner race member in the locking condition, a set screw extends through a threaded passage into engagement with the relatively thin portion of the locking ring. In order to provide this screw thread with a solid connection to the inner race, the screw extends through a relatively thick wall portion of the inner race into the shallow portion of the eccentric groove.
Abstract:
A clutch release bearing having thin-walled inner and outer races. To the inner surface of the inner race is secured a sleeve of resilient material. This sleeve may have a plurality of ribs in contact with the tube guide of the gear box. A single blind annular recess or plurality of substantially axial full length or blind recesses is disposed in the thickness of each sleeve, substantially in the area of each rib. Self-alignment of the release bearing is obtained by deformation of the walls between the ribs and the recesses or by radial compression of the ribs or both. The ribs may be substantially radially inclined and preferably there are at least six such ribs. Alternatively, the sleeve has an inner cylindrical portion, either unitary or axially split, in contact with the tube guide.
Abstract:
A ball bearing includes two tapered split sleeves having cooperating helical faces carried in the bore of the inner race ring in a unit-handled relationship. Relative rotation of the sleeves wedges the sleeves between a shaft received in the sleeves and interior conical surfaces of the inner race ring thereby securing the ball bearing to the shaft.
Abstract:
A locking device especially adapted to secure relatively movable concentric members together. The device is particularly useful for locking a bearing on a shaft or within a housing. Broadly, the device includes a locking part disposed between first and second concentric members and biased into a frictional engagement with a first of the members so that when such member moves relative to the second member, the locking part is moved frictionally engaging the second member for locking the members together. In one form of the locking device a coil spring is wound about and frictionally engages a first member within a second member and has a tang engageable with a recess in the second member for interlocking the members responsive to rotation of the first member. Another embodiment of the locking device includes an arcuate-shaped spring having wedge portions engaging a first member within a recess of the second member. The recess of the second member is defined by eccentric arcuate locking surface portions converging toward the first member whereby the locking part is moved into wedging relationship between the first and second members for interlocking such members.
Abstract:
A wedge-shaped sleeve is inserted between the inner race of a bearing and a shaft to clamp the bearing to the shaft. The sleeve, which is resilient with a longitudinal slit, has a rib thereon to engage a groove in the bearing race to hold the sleeve and bearing in assembled relation when the sleeve is relaxed. An alternative sleeve, which is split to constitute two separate halves, is disclosed. There is also shown a bearing mounted in a bore in which the tapered sleeve is received between the bore and the outer race of the bearing.