20240026925. BEARING TRACK CAGE FOR MITIGATING ROLLING ELEMENT EXCURSION simplified abstract (Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG)
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BEARING TRACK CAGE FOR MITIGATING ROLLING ELEMENT EXCURSION
Organization Name
Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
Inventor(s)
Dennis Roffe of Fort Mill SC (US)
Michael Heaton of Rock Hill SC (US)
Guihui Zhong of Charlotte NC (US)
BEARING TRACK CAGE FOR MITIGATING ROLLING ELEMENT EXCURSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240026925 titled 'BEARING TRACK CAGE FOR MITIGATING ROLLING ELEMENT EXCURSION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a bearing track cage that consists of multiple retention elements. Each retention element has a first axial side and a second axial side, and adjacent pairs of retention elements create rolling element pockets to hold rolling elements. A first support is connected to the retention elements on the first axial side, while a second support is connected to the retention elements on the second axial side.
- The patent application is for a bearing track cage design.
- The cage includes multiple retention elements that hold rolling elements.
- Each retention element has a first and second axial side.
- The retention elements create rolling element pockets.
- A first support is connected to the retention elements on the first axial side.
- A second support is connected to the retention elements on the second axial side.
Potential Applications:
- Bearings for various machinery and equipment.
- Automotive industry for wheel bearings.
- Aerospace industry for aircraft components.
- Industrial machinery for rotating parts.
Problems Solved:
- Provides a secure and efficient way to retain rolling elements in a bearing.
- Prevents rolling elements from dislodging during operation.
- Ensures smooth and reliable rotation of machinery.
Benefits:
- Improved reliability and durability of bearings.
- Reduces the risk of bearing failure and damage.
- Enhances overall performance and efficiency of machinery.
- Reduces maintenance and replacement costs.
Original Abstract Submitted
a bearing track cage includes a plurality of retention elements, wherein each retention element includes at least a first axial side and a second axial side, and wherein each adjacent pair of retention elements of the plurality of retention elements defines a rolling element pocket configured to retain a rolling element. a first support is slidably coupled to each of the plurality of retention elements on the first axial side thereof and a second support is slidably coupled to each of the plurality of retention elements on the second axial side thereof.