18313145. LUBRICANT DRAINING BEARING ASSEMBLIES simplified abstract (General Electric Company)

LUBRICANT DRAINING BEARING ASSEMBLIES

Organization Name

General Electric Company

Inventor(s)

Pravin Ganpati Patil of Bengaluru (IN)

Ravindra Shankar Ganiger of Bengaluru (IN)

Santosh Kumar Potnuru of Bengaluru (IN)

Santosh Kumar Prasad of Bengaluru (IN)

Pradeep Hemant Sangli of Bengaluru (IN)

Rajesh Kumar of Bengaluru (IN)

Mark L. Hopper of West Chester OH (US)

LUBRICANT DRAINING BEARING ASSEMBLIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18313145 titled 'LUBRICANT DRAINING BEARING ASSEMBLIES

The abstract describes lubricant draining bearing assemblies, including a first race, a second race, roller bearings, and a cage with conduits for fluid flow.

• Roller bearings positioned between the first and second races
• Cage surrounding the roller bearings with radial and axial surfaces
• Conduits in the cage for fluid drainage out of the assembly
• Flow path defined by the conduits for lubricant removal
• Innovation in lubricant draining mechanism in bearing assemblies

Potential Applications: - Industrial machinery - Automotive applications - Aerospace technology

Problems Solved: - Prevents lubricant buildup in bearing assemblies - Improves efficiency and performance of rotating machinery

Benefits: - Extended lifespan of bearings - Reduced maintenance requirements - Enhanced operational reliability

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Lubricant Draining Bearing Assemblies for Enhanced Performance" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and aerospace for improved machinery performance and longevity.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to lubricant drainage systems in bearing assemblies to understand the evolution of this technology.

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Questions about Lubricant Draining Bearing Assemblies: 1. How does the fluid drainage system in the cage of the bearing assembly work? The fluid drainage system in the cage includes conduits that provide a flow path for lubricant out of the assembly, preventing buildup and ensuring optimal performance.

2. What are the key benefits of using lubricant draining bearing assemblies in industrial applications? Lubricant draining bearing assemblies offer extended lifespan, reduced maintenance needs, and enhanced operational reliability in various industrial settings.

Original Abstract Submitted

Lubricant draining bearing assemblies are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a first race, a second race, roller bearings positioned between the first race and the second race, and a cage positioned around the roller bearings between the first race and the second race, the cage including a first radial surface, a second radial surface, and an axial surface, the first radial surface facing the first race, the second radial surface facing the second race, the axial surface facing away from the roller bearings, the cage including at least one conduit extending between the first radial surface and at least one of the second radial surface or the axial surface, the conduit defining a flow path for a fluid out of a cavity between the first race, the roller bearings, and the cage.