Bearing unit for marble cutting machines

US2022018389A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2022018389-A1
Application numberUS-202117377958-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateJul 16, 2021
Priority dateJul 20, 2020
Publication dateJan 20, 2022
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Bearing unit suitable for a marble cutting machine having a radially outer ring rotatable about a central rotation axis (Y) of the bearing unit and provided with a radially inner raceway a stationary radially inner ring provided with a radially outer raceway, a row of rolling elements arranged between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, wherein the corresponding raceways allow rolling of the rolling elements and wherein the radially outer raceway of the radially inner ring is composed of two sections separated from each other and specular with respect to an axis (X) of symmetry of the bearing unit, having a radial direction.

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1 . A bearing unit suitable for a marble cutting machine comprising: a radially outer ring, rotatable about a central rotation axis (Y) of the bearing unit and provided with a radially inner raceway, a stationary radially inner ring, provided with a radially outer raceway, a row of rolling elements arranged between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, wherein the radially outer raceway of the radially inner ring is composed of two sections separated from each other by a groove, the two sections being specular with respect to an axis (X) of symmetry of the bearing unit. 2 . The bearing unit of claim 1 , wherein the groove is a radially inner circumferential groove containing lubricating grease. 3 . The bearing unit of claim 1 , wherein the radially inner raceway of the radially outer ring is composed of two sections separated from each other by a second groove and specular with respect to the axis (X). 4 . The bearing unit of claim 3 , wherein the second groove is a radially outer circumferential groove containing lubricating grease for keeping the radially inner raceway lubricated. 5 . The bearing unit of claim 3 , wherein the radially outer raceway and the radially inner raceway define four contact points with the rolling elements. 6 . The bearing unit of claim 5 , wherein the four contact points are symmetrical with respect to the axis (X). 7 . The bearing unit of claim 6 , wherein an angle (α) formed with the axis (X) by a straight line joining each contact point with a centre (C) of the rolling elements, is between 20° and 40°. 8 . The bearing unit of claim 7 , wherein a width (B) of the circumferential groove is between 40% and 60% of an axial distance (A) between a pair of contact points. 9 . The bearing unit of claim 8 , wherein a depth (C) in a radial direction of the circumferential groove is between 40% and 60% of the width (B) of the circumferential groove. 10 . The bearing unit of claim 9 , wherein the angle (α) is about 25 degrees. 11 . A bearing unit suitable for a marble cutting machine comprising: a radially outer ring, rotatable about a central rotation axis (Y) of the bearing unit and provided with a radially inner raceway, a stationary radially inner ring, provided with a radially outer raceway, a row of rolling elements arranged between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, wherein the radially outer raceway of the radially inner ring is composed of two sections separated from each other by a groove, the two sections being specular with respect to an axis (X) of symmetry of the bearing unit, wherein the groove is a radially inner circumferential groove containing lubricating grease, wherein the radially inner raceway of the radially outer ring is composed of two sections separated from each other by a second groove and specular with respect to the axis (X), wherein the radially outer raceway and the radially inner raceway define four contact points with the rolling elements, wherein an angle (α) formed with the axis (X) by a straight line joining each contact point with a centre (C) of the rolling elements, is between 20° and 40°. 12 . A bearing unit suitable for a marble cutting machine comprising: a radially outer ring, rotatable about a central rotation axis (Y) of the bearing unit and provided with a radially inner raceway, a stationary radially inner ring, provided with a radially outer raceway, a row of rolling elements arranged between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, wherein the radially outer raceway of the radially inner ring is composed of two sections separated from each other by a groove, the two sections being specular with respect to an axis (X) of symmetry of the bearing unit, wherein the groove is a radially inner circumferential groove containing lubricating grease, wherein the radially inner raceway of the radially outer ring is composed of two sections separated from each other by a second groove and specular with respect to the axis (X), wherein a width (B) of the radially inner circumferential groove is between 40% and 60% of an axial distance (A) between a pair of contact points.

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  • in recesses or cavities provided in retainers, races or rolling elements · CPC title

  • Contact angles · CPC title

  • of raceways, e.g. ribs to guide the rollers · CPC title

  • F16C19/166Primary

    Four-point-contact ball bearings · CPC title

  • Details of distribution or circulation inside the bearing, e.g. grooves on the cage or passages in the rolling elements · CPC title

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What does patent US2022018389A1 cover?
Bearing unit suitable for a marble cutting machine having a radially outer ring rotatable about a central rotation axis (Y) of the bearing unit and provided with a radially inner raceway a stationary radially inner ring provided with a radially outer raceway, a row of rolling elements arranged between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, wherein the corresponding raceways allow …
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Primary CPC classification F16C33/6614. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
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