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Swaging features that lock retaining elements for bearings
US9366296B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9366296-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414154032-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | Jan 13, 2014 |
| Publication date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
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Apparatus and methods are provided for locking retaining elements in place. One embodiment is a bearing having an outer race. The race has a first end and a second end. The race includes a flange on the first end that is able to mate with a housing, and the race also includes an annular threaded portion on the second end. The threaded portion receives an annular threaded retaining element that mates with the housing. The race additionally includes an annular protrusion on the second end, concentric with the threaded portion, that is able to be swaged, thereby increasing a diameter of the protrusion to overlap the threaded portion.
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The invention claimed is: 1. An apparatus comprising: a bearing comprising: an outer race having a first end and a second end, and wherein the race comprises: a flange on the first end that is adapted to mate with a housing for the bearing; an annular threaded portion on the second end, wherein the annular threaded portion is adapted to receive an annular threaded retaining element that mates with the housing; and an annular protrusion on the second end, concentric with the…
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- What does patent US9366296B2 cover?
- Apparatus and methods are provided for locking retaining elements in place. One embodiment is a bearing having an outer race. The race has a first end and a second end. The race includes a flange on the first end that is able to mate with a housing, and the race also includes an annular threaded portion on the second end. The threaded portion receives an annular threaded retaining element that …
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- Boeing Co
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F16C43/02. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
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- Publication date Tue Jun 14 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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