General electric company (20240318688). LUBRICANT DRAINING BEARING ASSEMBLIES simplified abstract

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 20240318688 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 drainage.

• 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 bearing assembly
• Flow path defined by the conduits for lubricant to drain out of the cavity
• Improved lubricant drainage system for bearing assemblies

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

Problems Solved: - Prevents lubricant buildup in bearing assemblies - Reduces maintenance requirements - Improves overall performance and longevity of bearings

Benefits: - Extended lifespan of bearings - Reduced maintenance costs - Enhanced efficiency of machinery

Commercial Applications: - Manufacturers of bearings and machinery components - Automotive industry - Aerospace industry

Questions about Lubricant Draining Bearing Assemblies: 1. How does the cage design improve lubricant drainage in the bearing assembly? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with this technology?

Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on the impact of improved lubricant drainage on bearing performance.

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.