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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Flanged bearing ring for a bearing unit of a motor vehicle wheel

Номер: US20120248857A1
Автор: Cornelius Petrus Antonius Vissers, Paolo Re
Принадлежит: SKF AB

A flanged bearing ring ( 10 ) for the wheel of a motor vehicle includes two different materials joined as a single piece: a tubular core ( 15 ) and an outer body ( 16 ) around the core. The outer body forms a radial flange ( 17 ) and is made of a lighter material than that of the core. At the axially outer end of the ring, at the side where the flange ( 17 ) is provided, the interface surfaces between the outer body ( 16 ) and the core ( 15 ) terminate in a groove ( 21 ) formed partly in the outer body and partly in the core. The groove ( 21 ) accommodates a sealing ring ( 22 ) made of rubber-like or elastomeric material which presses against both the outer body ( 16 ) and the core ( 15 ) so as to seal continuously, along an entire circumference around the axis (x), a separation line ( 23 ) between the core ( 15 ) and the outer body ( 16 ).

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Номер записи: 1
18-10-2012 дата публикации

Bearing protection with positive lubricant-level indication

Номер: US20120261215A1
Автор: Brent Starnes, Bryson Sharp, John David Schuetz
Принадлежит: Northern Tool and Equipment Co Inc

A bearing-protection device for protecting and lubricating bearings. The bearing-protection device provides positive indication of lubrication levels provided to the bearings and includes a protector housing defining a lubrication chamber with an outer wall, a proximal end and a distal end. The device also includes a piston assembly movable within the lubrication chamber, the piston assembly biased in a direction generally toward the proximal end of the bearing protector housing, and a viewing window defined in the outer wall of the bearing protector housing. Indicia associated with the piston is viewable through the viewing window to indicate a level of lubricant within the chamber.

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Номер записи: 2
28-03-2013 дата публикации

Wheel Bearing Apparatus

Номер: US20130076111A1
Автор: Shigeoka Kazuhisa, YAMAMOTO Kazunari
Принадлежит: NTN CORPORATION

A wheel bearing apparatus of a semi-floating type has a pilot portion on an outer member The pilot portion includes a cylindrical portion and a tapered portion The tapered portion gradually decreases in diameter from the cylindrical portion to an end surface of the inboard side. A fitting portion of an axle housing corresponds to the shape of the pilot portion An annular groove is formed at the tapered portion of the pilot portion A seal ring is mounted in the annular groove An outer diameter d of the seal ring after mounting, is set smaller than an inner diameter d of the cylindrical portion of the axle housing The seal ring elastically contacts the axle housing A slight gap of a fitting portion between the outer member and the axle housing is blocked off. 1. A wheel bearing apparatus comprising:an axle housing receiving a drive shaft connected to a differential gear, the axle housing is supported on a lower surface of a vehicle body;a wheel hub is joined with the drive shaft, the wheel hub includes an integral wheel mounting flange to attach a wheel, a cylindrical portion, forming an outer circumference of the wheel hub, extends in an axial direction from the wheel mounting flange;a wheel bearing is fit between the cylindrical portion of the wheel hub and an opening of the axle housing, the wheel bearing rotatably supports a wheel;an outer member of the wheel bearing includes, on an outer circumference, an integral body mounting flange to be attached to the axle housing, the outer member includes a pilot section fit into the axle housing at an end portion of an inner side, double row outer raceway surfaces are integrally formed in an inner circumference of the outer member;an inner member is press-fit on the cylindrical portion of the wheel hub, the inner member includes at least one inner ring with an inner raceway surface formed opposite to the double row outer raceway surface;double row rolling bodies are rollably accommodated between the inner member and both ...

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Номер записи: 3
13-06-2013 дата публикации

WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A JOINT AND CORRESPONDING METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20130147257A1
Автор: Haans victor, Knopf Andreas, Re Paolo A., van de Sanden John, Vissers Cornelius Petrus Antonius
Принадлежит:

The present invention resides in a wheel bearing assembly () comprising a flanged hub () and at least one second component () that is joined to the flanged hub by means of a radially intermediate joint (). Specifically, the flanged hub has a first joining surface and the second component has a second joining surface, radially opposite from the first joining surface and spaced therefrom, such that a groove is defined between the first and second joining surfaces. According to the invention, the radially intermediate joint () is formed by an insert ring made from a high strength material that is pressed into the groove. The invention also relates to a corresponding method of manufacturing a wheel bearing unit. 1. A wheel bearing assembly comprising a flanged hub and at least one second component joined to the flanged hub , andthe flanged hub having a first joining surface;the second component having a second joining surface, radially opposite from the first joining surface and spaced therefrom, such that a groove is defined between the first and second joining surfaces; and whereinthe flanged hub and the second component are joined by means of an insert ring that is pressed into the groove.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein one of the first and second joining surfaces comprises a convex portion and the other of the first and second joining surfaces comprises a concave portion claim 1 , such that the groove comprises an arcuate section.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second joining surfaces comprise a cylindrical surface at an entrance side of the groove claim 1 , such that the groove comprises a cylindrical section.4. The assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the insert ring has a volume that is at least equal to a volume of the arcuate section claim 2 , and has a thickness (t) that is equal to a maximum radial gap between the convex and concave portions.5. The assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the convex portion has an ...

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Номер записи: 4
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Wheel rolling bearing device

Номер: US20130182984A1
Автор: Tatsuya Yokota, Yoshinori Masuda
Принадлежит: JTEKT Corp

An inner ring member having multiple flange portions is formed by cold forging. A tapered surface is formed in a state of a forged surface on the inner ring member so as to gradually increase in diameter from an inner side toward an outer side in a vehicle lateral direction over a region from a position near root portions of inner side faces of the flange portions in the vehicle lateral direction to a position radially outward of an outer periphery of an outer end portion of an outer ring member in the vehicle lateral direction. A seal member is attached to the outer periphery of the outer end portion of the outer ring member. A seal lip that is in sliding contact with the tapered surface in the state of a forged surface is formed at a distal end portion of the seal member.

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Номер записи: 5
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Rolling bearing unit with encoder for supporting wheel

Номер: US20130209016A1
Автор: Jyunya Inohae, Masato Nagano, Yoshio Kaneko
Принадлежит: NSK LTD

Construction is achieved that is able to prevent strain deformation in the axial direction of a flat plate section 21 of a cover 19 a when a cylinder section 20 of the cover 19 a, which covers the opening on the inside end in the axial direction of an internal space where an encoder 1 is located, is fitted into and fastened to the inside end section in the axial direction of an outer ring 7. A non-contact section 26 a is formed all the way around the inside end section in the axial direction of the cylinder section 20 such that the outer diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the inside end section in the axial direction of the outer ring, and the dimension L 26 in the axial direction is two times or more the thickness dimension t 19 of a plate member of the cover 19 a. With the cover 19 a fitted into the inside end section in the axial direction of the outer ring 7, only the portion of the cylinder section 20 that is nearer the outside in the axial direction than the non-contact section 26 a is substantially fitted into the inside end section in the axial direction of the outer ring 7 with an interference fit.

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Номер записи: 6
05-09-2013 дата публикации

BICYCLE BOTTOM BRACKET

Номер: US20130230266A1
Автор: CHUANG Chin T., EARLE David M.
Принадлежит: Praxis Works LLC

An improved bicycle bottom bracket system and methods of manufacturing and installing such a system. The improved system may include bearings mounted within bearing cups on either side of the bottom bracket shell of a bicycle frame. The bearing cups may be threaded together, and one bearing cup may include a collet portion expandable by the other bearing cup. 1. A bicycle bottom bracket comprising:a left bearing cup including a left bearing housing at a first end and a radially-expandable portion at a second end opposite the first end; anda right bearing cup including a right bearing housing at a first end and a tapered portion disposed between the right bearing housing and a second end opposite the first end, the tapered portion configured to at least partially fit within the radially-expandable portion of the left bearing cup;wherein inserting the second end of the right bearing cup into the second end of the left bearing cup causes the radially-expandable portion to expand to a predetermined diameter.2. A bicycle bottom bracket comprising:a non-drive-side bearing cup including a body portion configured to be mounted within a bottom bracket shell, a first bearing housing disposed at a first end of the body portion and configured to peripherally enclose a first bearing, the body portion having a press-fit portion disposed adjacent the first bearing housing, and an expandable portion disposed at a second end of the body portion opposite the first end; anda drive-side bearing cup including a tapered portion configured to at least partially fit within the expandable portion of the non-drive-side bearing cup, and a second bearing housing disposed adjacent the tapered portion and configured to peripherally enclose a second bearing;wherein the non-drive-side bearing cup and the drive-side bearing cup are configured to releasably mate together such that the tapered portion inserts into the expandable portion and causes the expandable portion to radially expand to a ...

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Номер записи: 7
09-01-2014 дата публикации

HUB-BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH SEALING DEVICE

Номер: US20140010489A1
Автор: Duch Daniele, Morello Fausto, Serafini Andrea
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A hub-bearing assembly () is provided with an outer, stationary, ring (), and an inner ring () with a flange () for mounting a wheel, and the flange () forms an annular relief () projecting in an axially inward direction and having an outer toroidal surface (); a sealing device (), mounted on the outer ring (), has a non-contacting axial lip () which extends axially towards the flange () and has a free end portion () which creates a labyrinth seal with the outer toroidal surface () of the annular relief (). 1. A hub-bearing assembly for rotatably mounting a wheel to a vehicle , the assembly having an axis of rotation (x) and comprising:a radially outer, stationary bearing ring;a radially inner bearing ring, rotatable about the axis of rotation and providing a flange extending in a radially outer direction for mounting a wheel;a plurality of rolling elements interposed between the outer and inner rings;a sealing device, mounted to the outer ring and having a plurality of elastomeric sealing lips extending towards the inner ring; whereinthe flange forms an annular relief projecting in an axially inner direction and providing a radially outer surface, facing in an opposite direction as of the axis of rotation (x), and whereinat least one of the elastomeric sealing lips of the sealing device is a non-contacting axial lip that extends axially towards the flange and provides a free end portion which performs a labyrinth seal, without contact, with the radially outer surface of the annular relief.2. The hub-bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the free end portion is accommodated without contact facing a radially outer side of the annular relief.3. The hub-bearing assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the inner ring forms a raceway adjacent to a base portion of the flange having a toroidal surface portion and a radial surface portion adjoined to the toroidal surface portion; whereinthe sealing device provides a single elastomeric sealing contacting lip which ...

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Номер записи: 8
30-01-2014 дата публикации

Wheel Bearing Apparatus For A Vehicle

Номер: US20140029883A1
Автор: MITSUISHI Tadashi, SANAKA Junichi
Принадлежит:

A vehicle wheel bearing apparatus has an inner-side seal with an annular slinger and a sealing plate. The slinger has a cylindrical portion and a standing portion. The sealing plate has a metal core and a sealing member. The metal core is press-fit into the inner circumference of an end of the outer member. The sealing member has a pair of side lips that angularly extend radially outward. The sealing member is adapted to be in sliding contact with the standing portion of the slinger, via a predetermined axial interface. The sealing member is secured to the metal core while extending over the outer circumference of an end of the metal core. The sealing member is formed with an outer circumferential lip extending radially outward from its circumferential end. The lip has a substantially L-shaped longitudinal section and is adapted to be fit in a gap between the inner-side end of the outer member and a flange portion of the knuckle. 1. A vehicle wheel bearing apparatus comprising:an outer member to be fit into a knuckle, forming a vehicle suspension apparatus, the outer member inner circumference including double row outer raceway surfaces;an inner member formed, on its outer circumference, with inner raceway surfaces that oppose, respectively, one of the double row outer raceway surfaces;double row rolling elements are freely rollably contained between the inner raceway surfaces and the outer raceway surfaces of the inner member and the outer member;seals are mounted within annular openings formed between the outer member and the inner member;the inner-side seal of the seals comprises an annular slinger and a sealing plate, the annular slinger comprising a cylindrical portion and a standing portion, the cylindrical portion is press-fit onto the inner member and the standing portion extends radially outward from the cylindrical portion, the sealing plate comprises a metal core and a sealing member, the metal core is press-fit into the inner circumference of an end of ...

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Номер записи: 9
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Hub unit

Номер: US20140035349A1
Автор: Katsuyuki Harada, Shuji Maeda
Принадлежит: JTEKT Corp

A hub unit of the present invention includes a cap that covers an opening of a pilot portion, and the cap includes a cap body formed in a disc shape, and a cylindrical portion extending in an axial direction from an outer periphery of the cap body. The cap is removably attached to the pilot portion by screwing an external thread portion formed on an outer periphery of the cylindrical portion of the cap, to an internal thread portion formed on an inner periphery of the pilot portion.

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Номер записи: 10
06-02-2014 дата публикации

HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH A SEALING DEVICE

Номер: US20140037239A1
Автор: Duch Daniele, Morello Fausto, Serafini Andrea
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A hub bearing assembly () is provided with a stationary outer ring (), an inner ring () with a flange () for mounting of a wheel, the flange () forming an annular relief () that protrudes in an axially inner direction and has an inner cylindrical surface (); a sealing device (), mounted on the outer ring (), has a non-contacting axial lip () which extends towards the flange () and has a free end portion () which provides a labyrinth seal with the cylindrical surface () of the annular relief (). 1. A hub-bearing assembly for rotatably mounting a wheel to a vehicle , the assembly having an axis of rotation (x) and comprising:a radially outer, stationary bearing ring;a radially inner bearing ring, which is rotatable about the axis of rotation and provides a flange extending in a radially outer direction for mounting a wheel;a plurality of rolling elements interposed between the outer and inner rings;a sealing device, mounted to the outer ring and having a plurality of elastomeric sealing lips extending towards the inner ring; whereinthe flange forms an annular relief projecting in an axially inner direction and providing a radially inner, cylindrical or frustoconical surface, facing the axis of rotation (x), andat least one of the elastomeric sealing lips of the sealing device is a non-contacting axial lip which extends axially towards the flange and provides a free end portion which performs a labyrinth seal, without contact, with the radially inner surface of the annular relief.2. The hub-bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the free end portion is at least partially accommodated without contact in an annular groove which is formed in a surface of the flange claim 1 , the surface facing in an axially inner direction and is bounded on a radially outer side claim 1 , by the annular relief claim 1 , and claim 1 , on an axially outer side claim 1 , by a recessed surface formed in the flange.3. The hub-bearing assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the inner ...

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Номер записи: 11
27-03-2014 дата публикации

Sealing device, in particular for wheel hubs of motor bikes

Номер: US20140084672A1
Автор: Alessandro Lo Conte, Paolo Giraudo
Принадлежит: SKF AB

A sealing device including an annular reinforcing insert couplable with a wheel hub in use and an annular sealing element carried by the reinforcing insert and including at least one sealing lip cooperating with a spacer carried by a wheel support pin in use; the reinforcing insert delimits an annular chamber arranged directly adjacent to the annular sealing element in axial direction, and the device further includes a shield mounted in floating manner with radial and axial play in the annular chamber, including a first radial end, which extends to the lip and couples in forced manner with the spacer in use, and a second radial end, opposite to the first, which cooperates with the reinforcing insert and with the annular sealing element to create a labyrinth seal in the annular chamber interposed in use between the annular lip and an environment (E) external to the wheel hub.

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Номер записи: 12
05-01-2017 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE COVER HAVING SENSOR HOLDER PART, BEARING DEVICE INCLUDING THE PROTECTIVE COVER, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PROTECTIVE COVER HAVING SENSOR HOLDER PART

Номер: US20170001471A1
Автор: FUKUDA Osamu, NARAZAKI Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: NAKANISHI METAL WORKS CO., LTD.

The present invention is intended to provide a protective cover having a reliable sensor holder part that prevents reduction in air tightness and strength of a division wall between a magnetic sensor and a magnetic encoder. 1: A protective cover having a sensor holder part in a bearing device including: an inner ring with an inner ring track surface on an outer peripheral surface; an outer ring with an outer ring track surface on an inner peripheral surface; a bearing having a rolling element rolling between the inner ring track surface and the outer ring track surface; a magnetic encoder that is positioned at one axial end portion of the bearing , fixed to the inner ring , and has N and S poles alternately arranged at regular intervals in an circumferential direction; and a magnetic sensor that is opposed to the magnetic poles of the magnetic encoder to detect rotation of the magnetic encoder , whereinthe protective cover is a cup-shaped protective cover that is press-fitted into the outer ring to seal the one axial end portion of the bearing, and has the sensor holder part holding the magnetic sensor and a division wall that is thinner than the other part to divide the magnetic encoder and the magnetic sensor,out of a cylindrical member and a disc-shaped member forming the cup shape, at least the disc-shaped member is a molded article formed by injection molding, andthe disc-shaped member has a thick part as a flow path for preferentially charging a molten resin into a thin part for forming the division wall in a cavity of a molding die for use in the injection molding between a position corresponding to a gate of the molding die and the division wall.2: A protective cover having a sensor holder part in a bearing device including: an inner ring with an inner ring track surface on an outer peripheral surface; an outer ring with an outer ring track surface on an inner peripheral surface; a bearing having a rolling element rolling between the inner ring track surface ...

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Номер записи: 13
07-01-2016 дата публикации

Wheel Bearing Apparatus

Номер: US20160001597A1
Автор: KOMORI Kazuo
Принадлежит:

A wheel bearing apparatus has an outer member, an inner member with an inner ring and double row rolling elements rollably contained between inner raceway surfaces of the inner member and outer raceway surfaces of the outer member. The inner ring is axially immovably secured on the wheel hub by a caulking portion. A thickness of a smaller end surface of the inner ring is larger than the height of a stepped portion of a wheel hub of the inner member. The axial position of the smaller end surface of the inner ring is set within an axial range between an axial position of the outermost-side point of the inner-side rolling elements of the double row rolling elements and an axial position of the groove bottom point of an inner raceway surface of the inner ring. 1. A wheel bearing apparatus comprising:an outer member integrally formed on its outer circumference with a body mounting flange, the outer member inner circumference includes double row outer raceway surfaces;an inner member includes a wheel hub and an inner ring, the wheel hub is integrally formed on its one end with a wheel mounting flange, the wheel hub outer circumference includes one inner raceway surface opposing one of the outer raceway surfaces, a cylindrical portion axially extends from the inner raceway surface through a stepped portion, the inner ring is formed, on its outer circumference, respectively, with the other inner raceway surface opposing the other of the double row outer raceway surfaces;double row rolling elements are rollably contained between the inner raceway surfaces of the inner member and the outer raceway surfaces of the outer member;the inner ring is axially immovably secured on the wheel hub by a caulking portion, the caulked portion is formed by plastically deforming, radially outward, an end of the cylindrical portion of the wheel hub;thickness of a smaller end surface of the inner ring is larger than a height of the stepped portion of the wheel hub; andaxial position of the ...

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Номер записи: 14
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Bearing unit

Номер: US20150003765A1
Автор: Shinji Yamane, Yuya Inoue
Принадлежит: JTEKT Corp

A dust cover disposed on an outer periphery of an outer ring member of a bearing unit has a generally disc shape as viewed from an axial direction of the bearing unit. The dust cover has an outside ring portion, a short cylinder portion that extends toward an outboard side from an inner peripheral edge of the outside ring portion, and an inside ring portion that extends radially inward from a distal end of the short cylinder portion. A partition that restricts entry of muddy water into a vicinity of a seal member located on the outboard side is provided on an upper portion of an outer peripheral face of the short cylinder portion of the dust cover. A drain opening through which the muddy water is drained to an outside is formed in the short cylinder portion, at a position on an inboard side of the partition.

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Номер записи: 15
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Rolling-element bearing unit for wheel bearing assembly

Номер: US20180003236A1
Автор: Ludwig Edelmann, Matthias Schuler
Принадлежит: SKF AB

A rolling-element bearing unit for a wheel bearing assembly of a vehicle includes a rolling-element bearing with an outer ring, a an inner ring, a bearing interior between the outer ring and the inner ring and a plurality of rolling elements in the bearing interior. The inner ring has an inner ring surface facing the bearing interior and a first and a second axial end surface. A first seal assembly includes a retainer fixed on the bearing outer ring and a seal element configured to slidingly seal against the bearing inner ring surface or against a slip sleeve carried by the bearing inner ring. The retainer is an angle bracket having an axially extending annular leg and a radially inwardly extending annular flange, and radially inwardly extending flange projects radially inwardly beyond the bearing inner ring surface, for example, over a step in the first axial end surface.

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Номер записи: 16
12-01-2017 дата публикации

ROLLING-RIVETED WHEEL BEARING ARRANGEMENT WITH A STEPPED INNER RING

Номер: US20170008339A1
Автор: Bauer Tobias, Eichelmann Frank, Heiss Ralf, Kaiser Andreas, Lang Jonas, LANGER Roland, Reuter Markus
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

The invention relates to a wheel bearing arrangement of a vehicle axle, including a wheel bearing, which contains at least two rolling element rows, for supporting a wheel hub which can be driven by a drive element. The rolling elements of the wheel bearing are guided in races of a stationary outer ring, the rotating wheel hub, and a separate inner ring which is allocated to the wheel hub. In the assembled state, the wheel hub of the wheel bearing arrangement and the drive element are operatively connected via gearing. The inner ring has a radially stepped inner contour, said inner contour having two diameters which differ from one another, and are received in a complementarily designed receiving area of the wheel hub. The position of the inner ring is fixed on the end face by a rolling riveted collar of the wheel hub. 1. A wheel bearing arrangement of a vehicle axle , comprising a wheel bearing that includes at least two rolling element rows having rolling elements for supporting a wheel hub that is driven by a drive element or a wheel hub that is not driven , the rolling elements of the wheel bearing are guided in raceways of a stationary outer ring and a rotating wheel hub and a separate inner ring allocated to the wheel hub , and the drive element is in an active connection with the wheel hub by gearing , the inner ring has a radially stepped inner contour that has two inner diameters (D , D) that deviate from each other and fit in a complementarily shaped receptacle of the wheel hub and is further fixed in position on an end side by a rolling riveted collar of the wheel hub.2. The wheel bearing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the inner ring is installed in an installed state with a smallest inner diameter (D) oriented toward the rolling-riveted collar.3. The wheel bearing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the inner ring forms a projection overlapping and axially extending the rolling-riveted collar and interacting with a seal.4. The wheel ...

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Номер записи: 17
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Wheel Bearing Apparatus

Номер: US20160009128A1
Автор: Wakatsuki Atsushi
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A wheel bearing apparatus has an outer member, an inner member and double row rolling elements contained between the outer member and the inner member. A first cap is press-fit into an inboard-side opening of the outer member. The first cap has a cylindrical fitting portion press-fit into an inside fitting surface of the outer member. A bottom portion extends radially inward from the fitting portion to cover the inboard-side end of the inner member. An elastic member is integrally adhered onto an inboard-side outer circumference of the fitting portion of the first cap. The elastic member projects radially outward beyond the outer diameter of the fitting portion. A retracted surface is formed on an inboard-side from the inside fitting surface, via a step portion. The retracted surface has a larger diameter than that of the inside fitting surface. The elastic member press-contacts against the retracted surface while being elastically deformed. 1. A wheel bearing apparatus comprising:an outer member integrally formed with a body mounting flange on its outer circumference, the body mounting flange is to be mounted on a body of a vehicle, the outer member inner circumference including double row outer raceway surfaces;an inner member including a wheel hub and at least one inner ring, the wheel hub is integrally formed, on its one end, with a wheel mounting flange, a cylindrical portion axially extends from the wheel mounting flange, the inner ring is press-fit onto the cylindrical portion of the wheel hub, the inner member outer circumference includes double row inner raceway surfaces opposing the double row outer raceway surfaces;double row rolling elements are contained between the outer raceway surfaces and inner raceway surfaces, respectively, of the outer member and the inner member;a seal mounted is in an outboard-side annular opening formed between the outer member and the inner member; anda first cap press-fit into an inboard-side opening of the outer member, the ...

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Номер записи: 18
14-01-2016 дата публикации

HUB UNIT

Номер: US20160009129A1
Автор: MASUDA Yoshinori, TSUZAKI Youichi
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A hub unit includes an outer ring member and an inner ring member disposed inward of the outer ring member and coaxially with the outer ring member. The inner ring member is provided with a wheel attachment flange. The wheel attachment flange is provided with a plurality of bolt holes that are arranged along a circumferential direction and into which hub bolts for fixing a wheel are press-fitted. At least one of the hub bolts is provided with a cutout on a side portion of a head thereof. When a minimum value of a distance from an axis of the hub bolt to a cutout edge of the cutout is denoted as A and a radius of the bolt holes into which the hub bolts are press-fitted is denoted as B, A≧B is satisfied. 1an outer ring member; and the inner ring member being provided with a wheel attachment flange,', 'the wheel attachment flange being provided with a plurality of bolt holes that are arranged along a circumferential direction and into which hub bolts for fixing a wheel are press-fitted, and', 'at least one of the hub bolts being provided with a cutout on a side portion of a head thereof, wherein, 'an inner ring member disposed inward of the outer ring member and coaxially with the outer ring member,'}when a minimum value of a distance from an axis of the hub bolt to a cutout edge of the cutout is denoted as A and a radius of the bolt holes into which the hub bolts are press-fitted is denoted as B, A≧B is satisfied.. A hub unit comprising: The disclosure of Japanese Patent Applications Nos. 2014-142157 filed on Jul. 10, 2014 and 2015-079867 filed on Apr. 9, 2015 including the specification, drawings and abstract, are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a hub unit.2. Description of Related ArtA hub unit is used to support wheels of a vehicle such as an automobile such that the wheels are rotatable relative to a suspension for a vehicle body. In conventional common hub units, an outer ring member ...

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Номер записи: 19
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus for delivering air through powered axle assemblies

Номер: US20160009148A1
Автор: Kyle J. Berkness, Phillip K. Berkness
Принадлежит: Berkni Enterprises LLC

An apparatus for delivering air through a powered axle assembly for use in automatic tire inflation systems. The apparatus comprises a base attachable to a non-rotating structure within the axle assembly and having the drive axle extend therethrough. A rotor is mountable in the axle assembly for rotation with the drive axle and for forming an air chamber between the rotor and the base and extending about the drive axle. An annular sealing member in sealing engagement with the rotor and the base is disposed within the air chamber and is rotatable with the rotor and with respect to the base. The base includes at least one air inlet for delivering air in a radial direction into the air chamber and the rotor includes at least one air outlet for air flow out of the chamber.

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Номер записи: 20
27-01-2022 дата публикации

IN-WHEEL DRIVE DEVICE AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20220024303A1
Автор: SHIN Kyeong Ho
Принадлежит: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.

An in-wheel drive device includes: a wheel bearing including a hub; and a speed reducer at least partially disposed in an internal space of the wheel bearing. The speed reducer includes: planet gears; a ring gear configured to engage the planet gears; and a carrier coupled to the planet gears and configured to transmit, to an outside of the in-wheel drive device, power generated by a revolution of the plurality of planet gears. A first sealing part is disposed in a region in which the carrier and the wheel bearing face each other. 1. An in-wheel drive device , comprising:a wheel bearing comprising a hub; and planet gears;', 'a ring gear configured to engage the planet gears; and', 'a carrier coupled to the planet gears and configured to transmit, to an outside of the in-wheel drive device, power generated by a revolution of the plurality of planet gears,, 'a speed reducer at least partially disposed in an internal space of the wheel bearing, and comprisingwherein a first sealing part is disposed in a region in which the carrier and the wheel bearing face each other.2. The in-wheel drive device of claim 1 , wherein the first sealing part is fixed to the carrier and the wheel bearing.3. The in-wheel drive device of claim 1 , wherein the wheel bearing further comprises an outer race disposed outward claim 1 , in a radial direction of the in-wheel drive device claim 1 , from the hub claim 1 , andwherein the first sealing part is disposed in a region in which the carrier and the outer race face each other.4. The in-wheel drive device of claim 3 , wherein a groove portion having a recessed shape is disposed in an area of the outer race that faces the carrier claim 3 , and the first sealing part is disposed in the groove portion.5. The in-wheel drive device of claim 3 , wherein the wheel bearing further comprises:rolling elements disposed in an internal space between the hub and the outer race; anda second sealing part spaced apart from the first sealing part in a width ...

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Номер записи: 21
14-01-2021 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY PACKAGING

Номер: US20210008925A1
Автор: Lemen Aaron, Li Pengchong
Принадлежит:

A packaging system having an outboard guard and an outboard retainer cap. The outboard guard includes an outboard guard opening having a hole through the planform of the outboard guard, an engagement portion having an annular surface radially surrounding the outboard guard opening, an outboard bearing protector portion having an annular surface radially surrounding the engagement portion of the outboard guard, and an outer rim having an annular surface radially surrounding the outboard bearing protector portion. The outboard retainer cap is configured to be removably affixed to the outboard guard and includes an outboard alignment protrusion having a circular surface, an engagement portion having an annular surface radially surrounding the outboard alignment protrusion, and a retaining flange having an annular surface radially surrounding the engagement portion of the outboard retainer cap. 1. A packaging system for a wheel hub assembly , the packaging system comprising an outboard guard and an outboard retainer cap , an outboard guard opening comprising a substantially circular hole through the planform of the outboard guard,', 'an engagement portion comprising an annular surface radially surrounding the outboard guard opening,', 'an outboard bearing protector portion comprising an annular surface radially surrounding the engagement portion of the outboard guard, the annular surface of the outboard bearing protector portion being offset axially from the annular surface of the engagement portion of the outboard guard, and', 'an outer rim comprising an annular surface radially surrounding the outboard bearing protector portion; and, 'the outboard guard having a planform and comprising an outboard alignment protrusion comprising a circular surface,', 'an engagement portion comprising an annular surface radially surrounding the outboard alignment protrusion, the annular surface of the engagement portion of the outboard retainer cap being offset axially from the ...

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Номер записи: 22
14-01-2021 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY PACKAGING

Номер: US20210008926A1
Автор: Lemen Aaron, Li Pengchong
Принадлежит:

A packaging system having an outboard guard and an outboard retainer cap. The outboard guard includes an outboard guard opening having a hole through the planform of the outboard guard, an engagement portion having an annular surface radially surrounding the outboard guard opening, an outboard bearing protector portion having an annular surface radially surrounding the engagement portion of the outboard guard, and an outer rim having an annular surface radially surrounding the outboard bearing protector portion. The outboard retainer cap is configured to be removably affixed to the outboard guard and includes an outboard alignment protrusion having a circular surface, an engagement portion having an annular surface radially surrounding the outboard alignment protrusion, and a retaining flange having an annular surface radially surrounding the engagement portion of the outboard retainer cap. 1. A method of installing a wheel hub assembly onto a vehicle spindle , the wheel hub assembly comprising a vehicle wheel hub having a wheel hub bore with an inboard side and an outboard side , the wheel hub bore being configured to accept the vehicle spindle , an inboard bearing assembly installed on an inboard side of the vehicle wheel hub and comprising an inboard bearing cone and inboard bearing elements , and an outboard bearing assembly installed on an outboard side of the vehicle wheel hub and comprising an outboard bearing cone and outboard bearing elements , the wheel hub assembly further comprising an outboard retainer cap removably affixed within an outboard guard by an interference fit between the outboard retainer cap and the outboard guard , the outboard guard being removably affixed to an outboard side of the vehicle wheel hub and retaining the outboard bearing assembly within the vehicle wheel hub , a portion of the outboard retainer cap extending through an opening in the outboard guard and into the outboard side of the wheel hub bore of the vehicle wheel hub , ...

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Номер записи: 23
15-01-2015 дата публикации

CASSETTE SEAL, PARTICULARLY FOR A WHEEL BEARING ARRANGEMENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20150014935A1
Автор: Haepp Alexander, Walter Wilhelm
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG

A cassette seal includes a first and a second ring, wherein the axial sections and the radial sections of the first and second ring are aligned approximately parallel to one another, forming an interior in which a sealing arrangement arranged on the first ring engages in the direction of the second ring and a gap is formed between the radial section of the first ring and the axial section of the second ring. A fixed additional element extends on the side of the axial section of the second ring facing away from the interior, and the rises in the direction of the radial section of the first ring above the axial section of the second ring with a protrusion. The protrusion has a downward slope in the direction of the second ring, to form the gap. 114-. (canceled)15. A cassette seal comprising:a first ring and a second ring having an L-shaped cross section, axial sections and radial sections of the first and second rings being aligned parallel to each other to form an inner chamber;a sealing arrangement situated on the first ring engaging in the direction of the second ring, and a gap provided between the radial section of the first ring and the axial section of the second ring;an encoder extending on the side of the axial section of the second ring facing away from the inner chamber, the encoder extending over the axial section of the second ring in the direction of the radial section of the first ring and in an extending area having a downward slant in the direction of the second ring, the slant forming the gap with the radial section of the first ring.16. The cassette seal as recited in wherein the encoder has a ring design claim 15 , the encoder being wider than the axial section of the second ring.17. The cassette seal as recited in wherein the slant of the encoder projects into the inner chamber.18. The cassette seal as recited in wherein the slant of the encoder ends with a side of the axial section of the second ring facing away from the inner chamber claim 15 , ...

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Номер записи: 24
19-01-2017 дата публикации

HUB FOR A BICYCLE

Номер: US20170015136A1
Автор: Braedt Henrik
Принадлежит: SRAM DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

The present invention relates to a hub for a bicycle, having a hub axle, a hub sleeve which is mounted rotatably on the hub axle via a bearing arrangement, a driver which is mounted rotatably on the hub axle via a bearing arrangement and is coupleable to the at least one hub sleeve in a torque-transmitting manner, wherein the bearing arrangement has at least one axially inner bearing and at least one axially outer bearing. At least one fastening element is provided, which fixes at least the inner bearing of the bearing arrangement in its predetermined position on the hub axle by a local or sectional enlargement of the cross section of the hub axle. 1. A hub for a bicycle , comprising:a hub axle,a hub sleeve which is mounted rotatably on the hub axle via a bearing arrangement,a driver which is mounted rotatably on the hub axle via a bearing arrangement and is coupleable to the at least one hub sleeve in a torque-transmitting manner, wherein the bearing arrangement has at least one axially inner bearing and at least one axially outer bearing,further comprising at least one fastening element, which fixes at least the inner bearing of the bearing arrangement in its predetermined position on the hub axle by a local or sectional enlargement of the cross section of the hub axle.2. The hub according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastening element creates a press fit between the hub axle and the at least one inner bearing.3. The hub according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastening element is configured such that it converts a force acting along the hub axle into a radial enlargement of the cross section of the at least one hub axle.4. The hub according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one fastening element is accommodated in the hub axle so as to be movable in the axial direction.5. The hub according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one fastening element is configured such that it is braceable in the axial direction in the hub axle via at least one closure ...

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Номер записи: 25
21-01-2021 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WHEEL HUB

Номер: US20210016602A1
Автор: Katsaros Padelis, Wendt Volker
Принадлежит:

A wheel hub includes a one-piece hub base body configured to surround at least a portion of a rolling-element bearing, the base body having a first axial end region configured to attach to a wheel adapter and/or to a wheel and a second axial end region axially opposite the first axial end region. An annular reinforcing body, which may be a metal band, is mounted on a radially outer surface of the second axial end region and connected to the radially outer surface at a joint. 1. A wheel hub comprising:a one-piece hub base body configured to surround at least a portion of a rolling-element bearing, the base body having a first axial end region configured to attach to a wheel adapter and/or to a wheel and a second axial end region axially opposite the first axial end region, andan annular body mounted on a radially outer surface of the second axial end region and being connected to the radially outer surface at a joint.2. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is not a wheel flange.3. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body includes a target for an antilock braking system (ABS).4. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is an ABS ring.5. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the radially outer surface is cylindrical or conical.6. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is attached to the hub base body by a press-fit or by brazing or by friction welding.7. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is substantially cylindrical.8. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body is configured one-piece.9. The wheel hub according to claim 1 , wherein the annular body comprises a reinforcing band.10. The wheel hub according to claim 9 , wherein the reinforcing band comprises metal.11. The wheel hub according to claim 9 ,wherein the reinforcing band has a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface and has an axial width a radial thickness ...

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Номер записи: 26
18-01-2018 дата публикации

A bearing arrangement for an electric motor or generator

Номер: US20180019636A1
Автор: Gareth Roberts
Принадлежит: Protean Electric Ltd

A bearing arrangement for mounting a wheel and an electric motor or generator having a stator and a rotor to a vehicle, the bearing arrangement comprising a sealing element and a bearing block, wherein the bearing block includes a first coupling element for coupling to a first radial wall of the rotor and the wheel, and a second coupling element for coupling to the stator and/or the vehicle, with a first bearing mounted between the first coupling element and the second coupling element to allow the first coupling element and the second coupling element to rotate relative to each other, wherein the first coupling element includes a mounting flange having a bolt hole arranged to extend through the mounting flange for receiving a bolt at a first aperture of the bolt hole for coupling the rotor and the wheel to the first coupling element, wherein the sealing element is arranged to be mounted over a second aperture of the bolt hole for inhibiting the ingress of dirt through the bolt hole.

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Номер записи: 27
28-01-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle hub bearing unit provided with a protective ring

Номер: US20160023512A1
Автор: Daniele Duch, Gianmario Fadda
Принадлежит: SKF AB

A vehicle hub bearing unit including an outer ring; a wheel hub rotating about a common axis of symmetry of the outer ring and of the wheel hub; a wheel flange that extends radially from the wheel hub on the outside of the outer ring; a plurality of rolling bodies interposed between the outer ring and the wheel hub; at least one sealing assembly arranged on the side of the wheel flange, which is delimited towards the outer ring by a radially extending first face; and a protective ring that surrounds the outer ring and which radially extends in a position facing the first face of the wheel flange and beyond a first annular step of the first face that protrudes axially; a radially outer section of the protective ring overhangingly axially extending from the outer ring towards the wheel flange and axially beyond the first annular step.

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Номер записи: 28
28-01-2021 дата публикации

WHEEL WITH SPHERICAL RIM

Номер: US20210023877A1
Автор: YASAR Serhan Kaptan
Принадлежит:

Disclosed is a wheel having a sphere at the hub of the rim which can rotate in all directions by the ball bearing it is supported by, wherein the sphere is produced from various metals, carbon fibre, etc. material. The wheel helps to prevent vehicles from skidding off tracks at turns even at high speeds or to prevent accidents that may occur as a result of swiping of vehicles with each other particularly during competitive racing. 1a rubber wheel located at the outermost section of the wheel;a rim attached to the axle of the vehicle by means of its coupling section located in the wheel;characterized by comprising a ball bearing, located inside the rim; anda sphere connected to the ball bearing located in the hub of the rim.. A wheel with a spherical rim comprising: The invention is related to a wheel comprising a sphere at the hub of the rim, produced from light metal, carbon fibre etc. material which can rotate in all directions.The invention is particularly related to a wheel having a sphere in the hub of the rim, which can fit into the metal or concrete barriers having concave grooves at the mid-section, which shall be positioned specifically at the outer edges of the tracks on race ways and which thereby prevents skidding and sliding off the tracks of the racing cars and which reduces the requirement to reduce speed and aims to increase overall speed at curves and laps.The invention is particularly related to a wheel which enables to prevent accidents that might occur due to sideswiping of the cars with each other and/or of wheels during curves, overtaking other cars and especially during the start of the race.The rim is one of the most important parts of a vehicle that is required in order for automobiles to move. The wheels are mounted to this section. It is an essential part for the automobile to move. The rims are located at the axle section of automobiles.In the United States Patent document numbered US2014252844 of the known state of the art a wheel which ...

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Номер записи: 29
28-01-2021 дата публикации

HUB FOR AN AT LEAST PARTIALLY MUSCLE-POWERED BICYCLE

Номер: US20210023878A1
Автор: Spahr Stefan, Walthert Martin
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A hub for a bicycle includes a hub shell and an axle device. The hub shell is supported rotatably relative to the axle device by way of bearing devices. A bearing device is configured as a roller bearing, and includes two bearing rings with rolling members disposed between, and is sealed axially outwardly. Between the bearing rings, the roller bearing includes a modular unit, at which a sealing unit is configured for laterally sealing the roller bearing, and including guide units protruding laterally inwardly from the modular unit for guiding the rolling members. 1. A hub for an at least partially muscle-powered bicycle , comprising: a hub axle and an axle device;the hub shell being supported rotatably relative to the axle device by way of bearing devices;wherein at least one bearing device is configured as a roller bearing, comprising two bearing rings with rolling members disposed between, and being sealed axially outwardly;between the bearing rings at least one roller bearing receives a modular unit, at which a sealing unit is configured for laterally sealing the roller bearing; and comprising guide units protruding laterally inwardly from the modular unit for guiding the rolling members.2. The hub according to claim 1 , characterized in that at least one roller bearing is configured narrow claim 1 , and the axial width of the roller bearing is narrower than 1.7 times the diameter of a rolling member of the roller bearing claim 1 , so as to increase the axial distance between the roller bearings and to obtain a wider support.3. The hub according to claim 1 , wherein a bearing ring is configured as an inner ring claim 1 , and wherein the other of the bearing rings is configured as an outer ring claim 1 , and wherein the rolling members are axially received between the modular units.4. The hub according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the axial width of a roller bearing to the diameter of a rolling member is between 1.2 and 1.6.5. The hub according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 30
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Bearing device for vehicle wheel

Номер: US20200025243A1
Автор: Makoto Seki
Принадлежит: NTN Corp

This bearing device ( 1 ) for vehicle wheels comprises: an inner undercut part ( 8 ) provided in a portion at which an inner rolling surface ( 3 d ) formed on the inner side of an inner member ( 3 ) and an inner flange surface ( 3 m ) of the inner rolling surface ( 3 d ) intersect; an outer undercut part ( 9 ) provided in a portion at which an inner rolling surface ( 3 c ) formed on the outer side of the inner member ( 3 ) and an outer flange surface ( 3 n ) of the inner rolling surface ( 3 c ) intersect; and a vehicle wheel installation flange ( 3 e ) provided at a portion adjacent to the inner rolling surface ( 3 c ) formed on the outer side of the inner member ( 3 ), wherein, when the radius of curvature of the inner undercut part ( 8 ) is Ri, and the radius of curvature of the outer undercut part ( 9 ) is Ro, the relationship of Ri<Ro is satisfied.

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Номер записи: 31
29-01-2015 дата публикации

WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEAL

Номер: US20150028662A1
Автор: Gobbs Lane R., Hansen Derek L., Pitman Kenneth P.
Принадлежит: Crown Parts and Machines Inc.

A wheel assembly includes a spindle; a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the spindle, the wheel hub, and the seal defining a sealed cavity; and at least one bearing mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub within the sealed cavity, the at least one bearing facilitating rotation of the wheel hub relative to the spindle. 1. A wheel assembly comprising:a spindle;a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle;a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the spindle, the wheel hub, and the seal defining a sealed cavity; andat least one bearing mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub within the sealed cavity, the at least one bearing facilitating rotation of the wheel hub relative to the spindle.2. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seal is a mechanical face seal.3. The wheel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the mechanical face seal includes a first seal ring claim 2 , a second seal ring claim 2 , a first O-ring claim 2 , and a second O-ring claim 2 , the first seal ring having a first face sealing surface and the second seal ring having a second face sealing surface claim 2 , the first face sealing surface and the second face sealing surface in contact and rotatable relative to each other claim 2 , the first O-ring in sealing contact with an O-ring sealing surface of the first seal ring claim 2 , and the second O-ring in sealing contact with an O-ring sealing surface of the second seal ring.4. The wheel assembly of claim 3 , wherein the mechanical face seal includes a first seal retainer coupled to the wheel hub and a second seal retainer coupled to the spindle claim 3 , the first seal retainer in sealing contact with the first O-ring and the second seal retainer in sealing contact with the second O-ring.5. The wheel assembly of claim 4 , wherein the first seal retainer biases the first O-ring against the first seal ring and the second seal retainer biases the second O-ring against ...

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Номер записи: 32
29-01-2015 дата публикации

SEAL DEVICE FOR A WHEEL BEARING

Номер: US20150028663A1
Автор: BABA Tomoko, Seki Makoto
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A wheel bearing has a seal device formed as a pack seal with an annular sealing plate and slinger. The sealing plate has a metal core and an integrally adhered sealing member. The sealing member has a base portion, side lip and radial lip. The base portion covers an inner circumferential surface of the metal core. The radial lip slidingly contacts the cylindrical portion of the slinger. A garter spring is mounted on the radial lip. A tightening force of the garter spring is set to 50% or more of a total tightening force of the radial lip. The tightening force of the radial lip without the garter spring is set to 3 N or more. 1. A wheel bearing and seal device comprising:an outer member formed with double row outer raceway surfaces on its inner circumference, an inner member including a wheel hub and at least one inner ring or an outer member of a constant velocity universal joint fit with a cylindrical portion of the wheel hub, the wheel hub is integrally formed with a wheel mounting flange on its one end, a cylindrical portion axially extends from the wheel mounting flange, the inner member is formed with double row inner raceway surfaces on its outer circumference that opposes the double row outer raceway surfaces, double row rolling elements are rollably contained between the inner and outer raceway surfaces, the seal device is mounted on the wheel bearing to seal an annular opening space formed between the outer member and inner member;the seal device is formed as a pack seal comprising an annular sealing plate and an annular slinger, the annular sealing plate and annular slinger have a substantially “L” shaped cross-section and are arranged opposite toward each other, the sealing plate comprises a metal core and a sealing member integrally adhered to the metal core, via galvanized adhesion, the metal core is press-formed from steel sheet and includes a cylindrical fitting portion and a radially inner portion, the cylindrical fitting portion is adapted to be ...

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Номер записи: 33
02-02-2017 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB UNIT

Номер: US20170028777A1
Автор: LV Jixian, PU Guangming
Принадлежит:

A wheel hub unit comprises a wheel hub body (), a first tapered roller bearing () and a second tapered roller bearing (). Two bearings are oppositely disposed in the wheel hub body (). A bearing bush () or a shaft sleeve () is sleeved in the inner rings of the first tapered roller bearing () and that of the second tapered roller bearing (), so as to form a rolling and sliding bearing, and the high strength load is effectively absorbed. A seal element is disposed between the outside end of the bearing and the wheel hub body () to form the integral type independent seal. The problem that the inner rings of the bearings are exchanged and assembled in a mixed way during the assembly process is avoided, and the efficiency and accuracy of assembly are improved. 1. A wheel hub unit for a commercial vehicle , comprising:a wheel hub body;a first tapered roller bearing and a second tapered roller bearing, wherein the first tapered roller bearing and the second tapered roller bearing are oppositely disposed in the wheel hub body, wherein an oil seal seat is disposed on an end part of an outer side of the first tapered roller bearing, and wherein an oil seal is disposed between the oil seal seat and the wheel hub body; andtwo bearing bushes, wherein inner rings of the first tapered roller bearing and the second tapered roller bearing are respectively sleeved on one bearing bush.2. The wheel hub unit of claim 1 , wherein an oil groove for storing oil is formed in an outer peripheral surface of the bearing bush.3. An integral wheel hub unit claim 1 , comprising:a wheel hub body;a first tapered roller bearing and a second tapered roller bearing, wherein the first tapered roller bearing and the second tapered roller bearing are oppositely disposed in the wheel hub body, wherein a check ring is disposed on an end part of an outer side of the first tapered roller bearing, and wherein a first seal element is disposed between the check ring and the wheel hub body; anda shaft sleeve, ...

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Номер записи: 34
04-02-2016 дата публикации

AXLE MEANS, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME AND MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20160031260A1
Автор: SIEBENEICK Jürgen, STARCK Richard
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

An axle device for a motor vehicle includes an axle shaft, a wheel receiving unit fixed on an end of the axle shaft, and a support body on which the wheel receiving unit is supported from rotation fixed about an axis of rotation. A bearing unit is arranged between the support body and the wheel receiving unit. The bearing unit includes an inner bearing shell at least partially formed by a surface portion of the wheel receiving unit, an outer bearing shell at least partially formed by a sleeve body abutting the support body, and a bearing assembly arranged between the inner bearing shell and the outer bearing shell. 115-. (canceled)16. An axle device for a motor vehicle comprising:an axle shaft;a wheel receiving unit fixed on an end of the axle shaft;a support body on which the wheel receiving unit is supported from rotation fixed about an axis of rotation; anda bearing unit arranged between the support body and the wheel receiving unit, the bearing unit having an inner bearing shell at least partially formed by a surface portion of the wheel receiving unit, an outer bearing shell at least partially formed by a sleeve body abutting the support body, and a bearing assembly arranged between the inner bearing shell and the outer bearing shell.17. The axle device according to claim 16 , wherein the bearing unit further comprises a stop element engaging the support body and the sleeve body and limiting axial movement of the sleeve body relative to the support body.18. The axle device according to claim 17 , further comprising a locking element fixed on the support body and cooperating with the stop element to fix the sleeve body against movement in axial direction.19. The axle device according to claim 18 , wherein the locking element comprises a locking ring which claim 18 , on the side of the bearing unit facing the axle shaft claim 18 , abuts the sleeve body such that a protrusion formed on the support body engages in a radially extended groove formed in the sleeve ...

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Номер записи: 35
04-02-2016 дата публикации

HUB BEARING UNIT, IN PARTICULAR FOR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND MOUNTING DEVICE

Номер: US20160031261A1
Автор: Ciulla Luca, Maldera Carlo
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A hub bearing unit comprising an outer ring; an inner ring rotating about a common symmetry axis of the outer ring and of the inner ring; a flange which extends radially from the outer ring; a plurality of rolling bodies interposed between the outer ring and the inner ring; a sealing assembly and a protective shield for the sealing assembly, arranged on the side opposite to the flange. The protective shield is constituted by a metal sheet and comprises a cylindrical portion that can be mounted integral with a stationary axle, and a flange portion, extending radially on the outside of the cylindrical portion, facing the sealing assembly, from a first end of the cylindrical portion opposite to the flange of the outer ring. A cylindrical portion second end is provided radially inwards with an L-fold which delimits an annular axial shoulder cooperating in abutment with the inner ring. 1. A hub bearing unit , designed to be mounted on an axle , stationary in use , of a piece of machinery , in particular an axle of a piece of agricultural machinery , the hub bearing unit comprising:an outer ring;a receiving flange, which extends radially on the outside from a first end of the outer ring and which is adapted to receive one of a tool or a vehicle wheel in use;an inner ring, arranged within the outer ring, the inner ring being adapted to be mounted integral with the axle in use;rolling bodies, interposed between inner and outer rings to operatively connect the inner ring to the outer ring so that the outer ring is free to rotate about a common symmetry axis of the inner and outer rings;a sealing assembly, arranged on the side opposite to the receiving flange and integrally carried by a second end of the outer ring, opposite to the first end; anda protective shield, arranged facing the sealing assembly, on the side opposite to the first end of the outer ring;wherein, in combination:i) the protective shield comprises a cylindrical mounting portion adapted to be mounted, in use ...

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Номер записи: 36
04-02-2016 дата публикации

AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING WHEEL HUBS CONFIGURED FOR USE IN VEHICLE WITH CENTRAL TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20160031271A1
Автор: Hibbler John C., Platt James W.
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An axle assembly, including an axle shaft, annular member, hub, inner and outer hub bearings, abutment ring, first and second seals, and an air inlet port. The annular member is disposed about the axle shaft. The hub is coupled for rotation with the axle shaft and defines an outlet port. The first and second shaft seals form seals between the hub and the annular member. The air inlet port is mounted to one of the annular member and the abutment ring and includes an inlet boss. A first fluid conduit is defined by the abutment ring or both the abutment ring and the inlet port. The first fluid conduit is in fluid communication with the air inlet boss. The second shaft seal is spaced apart from the first shaft seal along the rotational axis to at least partially define a second fluid conduit in fluid communication inlet and outlet ports. 1. An axle assembly comprising:an inner hub assembly having an annular member and an abutment ring, the annular member being disposed about a rotational axis, the abutment ring being fixedly coupled to the annular member, wherein one of the annular member and the abutment ring has an inlet boss that defines an inlet port;a drive hub that is adapted to be to be coupled to a wheel, the drive hub defining an outlet port;first and second hub bearings supporting the drive hub for rotation on the annular member; andfirst and second shaft seals sealingly engaged to the drive hub and the inner hub assembly;wherein a first fluid conduit is partly defined by the abutment ring, the first fluid conduit being in fluid communication with the air inlet port; andwherein the second shaft seal is spaced apart from the first shaft seal along the rotational axis to at least partially define a second fluid conduit, the second fluid conduit coupling the outlet port in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit.2. The axle assembly of claim 1 , wherein a seal member is disposed between the inner hub bearing and the abutment ring.3. The axle assembly of ...

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Номер записи: 37
01-02-2018 дата публикации

HUB, IN PARTICULAR FOR BICYCLES

Номер: US20180029412A1
Автор: Spahr Stefan, Walthert Martin
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A hub for bicycles includes a hub shell which is rotatably supported relative to a hub axle by two roller bearings disposed on opposite ends of the hub shell, a rotor rotatably supported relative to the hub axle by two rotor bearings, and a freewheel device having an interacting hub-side freewheel component and a rotor-side freewheel component. The two freewheel components each have axial engagement elements and are axially movable relative to one another between a freewheel position and an intermeshing engaging position. The rotor is disposed in the same axial position both in the freewheel position and in the engaging position. A driving torque is transmitted in the engaging position. The hub-side freewheel component has an inner central receiving space with a bearing seat and a roller bearing received to rotatably support the hub shell. The hub-side freewheel component includes an appendix protruding outwardly from the axial body section. 1. A hub for at least partially muscle-powered vehicles , and in particular bicycles comprising: a hub shell which is rotatably supported relative to a hub axle by means of two roller bearings disposed on opposite end regions of the hub shell; a rotor rotatably supported relative to the hub axle by at least two rotor bearings;and a freewheel device having two interacting freewheel components namely, a hub-side freewheel component and a rotor-side freewheel component;wherein the two freewheel components each comprise axial engagement elements and are movable relative to one another in the axial direction at least between a freewheel position and an intermeshing engaging position; wherein in the engaging position a driving torque can be transmitted and wherein in the freewheel position the rotor and the hub shell are decoupled from one another wherein the rotor is disposed in the same axial position both in the freewheel position and in the engaging position;wherein the hub-side freewheel component has an axial body section with ...

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Номер записи: 38
01-02-2018 дата публикации

HUB, IN PARTICULAR FOR BICYCLES

Номер: US20180029413A1
Автор: Spahr Stefan, Walthert Martin
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A hub for bicycles with a hub shell rotatably supported relative to a hub axle by roller bearings and a rotor rotatably supported relative to the hub axle by at least two rotor bearings and with a freewheel device with two interacting freewheel components namely, a hub-side freewheel component and a rotor-side freewheel component. The two freewheel components are movable relative to one another in the axial direction between a freewheel position and an intermeshing engaging position in which a driving torque can be transmitted. The hub-side freewheel component is compact in configuration and a hub bearing to rotatably support the hub shell is integrated and configured therein. An outer ring of the hub bearing is configured in an axial body section of the hub-side freewheel component. A sealing unit protects the interior of the hub bearing from the entry of dirt and water. 1. A hub for at least partially muscle-powered vehicles and in particular bicycles comprising:a hub shell rotatably supported relative to a hub axle and a rotor rotatably supported relative to the hub axle by means of at least two rotor bearings; and a freewheel device having a pair of interacting freewheel components namely, a hub-side freewheel component and a rotor-side freewheel component;wherein the two freewheel components are movable relative to one another in the axial direction at least between a freewheel position and an intermeshing engaging position in which a driving torque can be transmitted;the hub-side freewheel component is compact in configuration and a hub bearing to rotatably support the hub shell is integrated and configured therein; wherein an outer ring of the hub bearing is configured in an axial body section of the hub-side freewheel component; and wherein at least one sealing unit protects the interior of the hub bearing from the entry of foreign bodies.2. The hub according to claim 1 , wherein the axial body section is connected with an annular flange where an axial ...

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Номер записи: 39
17-02-2022 дата публикации

WHEEL END ASSEMBLY HAVING A VENT PASSAGE

Номер: US20220048318A1
Автор: Godwin, JR. Mark L., Noteboom Ronald, Shah Deval H.
Принадлежит: ARVINMERITOR TECHNOLOGY, LLC

A wheel end assembly having a spindle, a hub, and a rotary seal assembly. The spindle defines a spindle air passage, a vent passage, and a spindle hole. The hub defines a hub air passage. The rotary seal assembly fluidly connects the spindle air passage to the hub air passage. The vent passage fluidly connects an inboard cavity to the spindle hole. 1. A wheel end assembly comprising:a spindle that defines a spindle air passage, a vent passage, and a spindle hole that extends along an axis;a hub that is rotatable about the axis and that defines a hub air passage that is adapted to be fluidly connected to a tire;an inboard wheel bearing that is disposed on the spindle and rotatably supports the hub;a hub seal that extends from the spindle to the hub; anda rotary seal assembly that fluidly connects the spindle air passage to the hub air passage, wherein the hub seal and the rotary seal assembly cooperate to at least partially define an inboard cavity, and the vent passage fluidly connects the inboard cavity to the spindle hole.2. The wheel end assembly of wherein the spindle and the hub cooperate with the rotary seal assembly and the hub seal to define the inboard cavity.3. The wheel end assembly of wherein the inboard wheel bearing is disposed in the inboard cavity.4. The wheel end assembly of wherein the spindle air passage is spaced apart from and is not fluidly connected to the spindle hole and the vent passage.5. The wheel end assembly of wherein the vent passage is axially positioned between the rotary seal assembly and the inboard wheel bearing.6. The wheel end assembly of wherein the vent passage is disposed substantially perpendicular to the axis.7. The wheel end assembly of wherein the spindle air passage has a first port and a second port claim 1 , the vent passage is axially positioned closer to the second port than the first port claim 1 , and the second port is axially positioned further from the first port than the vent passage.8. The wheel end assembly ...

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Номер записи: 40
17-02-2022 дата публикации

WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION METHOD

Номер: US20220048319A1
Автор: Edelmann Ludwig, Namyslo Dominic, Schuler Matthias, Zang Johannes Klaus
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A wheel bearing assembly includes at least one hub having an axial outboard end, a first bearing installed in the hub and having an outer ring and an inner ring, and at least one seal element that seals against a radially inner surface of the first bearing inner ring in a liquid-tight manner. The first bearing is the outboard-most bearing of the wheel bearing assembly. 1. A wheel bearing assembly comprising:a hub having an axial outboard end,a first bearing installed in the hub, the first bearing having an outer ring and an inner ring, andat least one seal element that seals against a radially inner surface of the first bearing inner ring in a liquid-tight manner,wherein the first bearing is the outboard-most bearing of the wheel bearing assembly.2. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 ,wherein the first bearing inner ring includes a groove on the radially inner surface, andwherein the at least one seal element is at least partially mounted in the groove.3. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 2 ,wherein the groove is axially spaced from a raceway of the first bearing inner ring.4. The wheel assembly according to claim 2 ,wherein the groove is axially spaced from rolling elements of the first bearing inner ring.5. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 ,including an axle pin, anda second bearing having an outer ring and an inner ring,wherein the wheel bearing assembly is free of seals that are disposed between the axle pin and the second bearing inner ring.6. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 ,wherein the wheel bearing assembly is free of seals that seal against a radially outer side of the first bearing inner ring between the first bearing inner ring and a second bearing inner ring.7. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 2 ,wherein the seal element comprises an O-ring.8. The wheel bearing assembly according to claim 1 ,including an axle pin,wherein the seal element seals between the first bearing inner ring and ...

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Номер записи: 41
31-01-2019 дата публикации

HUB, IN PARTICULAR FOR BICYCLES

Номер: US20190030951A1
Автор: Spahr Stefan, Walthert Martin
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A hub for bicycles including a hub shell which is rotatably supported relative to a hub axle, a rotor rotatably supported relative to the hub axle by means of two rotor bearings, and a freewheel device having two interacting freewheel components namely, a hub-side freewheel component and a rotor-side freewheel component. The two freewheel components each include axial engagement elements and they are movable relative to one another in the axial direction between a freewheel position and an intermeshing engaging position. Rolling members are provided for defined accommodation in the hub-side freewheel component to support the hub shell relative to the hub axle. An attachment portion and a centering portion are configured in the hub shell and an attachment area and a centering area are configured on the hub-side freewheel component. The attachment area is connected with the attachment portion and the centering area is centered on the centering portion. 1. A hub for at least partially muscle-powered vehicles and in particular bicycles comprising: a hub shell which is rotatably supported relative to a hub axle; a rotor rotatably supported relative to the hub axle by at least two rotor bearings;and a freewheel device having two interacting freewheel components namely, a hub-side freewheel component and a rotor-side freewheel component;wherein the two freewheel components each comprise axial engagement elements and are movable relative to one another in the axial direction at least between a freewheel position and an intermeshing engaging position;wherein the hub-side freewheel component provides for defined accommodation of rolling members to support the hub shell relative to the hub axle;an attachment portion and a centering portion are configured in the hub shell; andan attachment area and a centering area are configured on the hub-side freewheel component;the attachment area is connected with the attachment portion and the centering area is centered on the centering ...

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Номер записи: 42
30-01-2020 дата публикации

VEHICULAR BEARING DEVICE

Номер: US20200031164A1
Автор: ANNO Hiroshi
Принадлежит: JTEKT CORPORATION

An inner shaft provided in a vehicular bearing device includes a shaft-shaped body portion and a flange portion. The flange portion includes: a flange base portion that is continuous with the body portion and that has a circular cross section; a plurality of first thick portions each provided with a bolt hole, the first thick portions being provided radially outward of the flange base portion at equal intervals in a circumferential direction; and a thin portion that is provided between the first thick portions and that is thinner than the first thick portions. The flange base portion includes: a second thick portion that is positioned radially inward of the first thick portion and that is thicker than the first thick portion; and a small-diameter portion that is positioned radially inward of the thick portion and that has a smaller diameter than that of the second thick portion. 1. A vehicular bearing device comprising:an inner shaft member; an outer ring that has a tubular shape; and a plurality of rolling elements that are provided between the inner shaft member and the outer ring, whereinthe inner shaft member has an inner shaft that includes a body portion that has a shaft shape, and a flange portion that is provided on one side of the body portion in an axial direction and in which a plurality of bolt holes for attaching a wheel are formed,the flange portion has a flange base portion that is continuous with the body portion and that has a circular cross section, a plurality of first thick portions each provided with the bolt hole, the first thick portions being provided radially outward of the flange base portion at equal intervals in a circumferential direction, and a thin portion that is provided between the first thick portions and that is thinner than the first thick portions, andthe flange base portion has a second thick portion that is positioned radially inward of the first thick portion and that is thicker than the first thick portion, and a small- ...

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Номер записи: 43
05-02-2015 дата публикации

SEALING DEVICE FOR A HUB-WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20150036957A1
Автор: Duch Daniele, Morello Fausto
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A sealing device for a hub-wheel assembly that includes a rolling bearing is provided. The sealing device being has a screen assembled on an outer ring of the bearing and has an annular cylindrical wall, having an internal lateral surface press fit along an external lateral surface of a collar of the outer ring. The internal surface has a respective inner diameter (Di) and the external lateral surface has a respective outer diameter (De). A static sealing element is constrained to the screen; the ratio of the interference between inner diameter (Di) and outer diameter (De) over a screen thickness ranging between 0.22 and 0.5; a coupling length (L, L′) between the internal lateral surface and the external lateral surface is equal or greater than 5 mm; and a ratio between outer diameter (De) of the external lateral surface and coupling length (L, L′) ranging between 1 and 1.19. 1. A sealing device for a hub-wheel assembly including a rolling bearing , the sealing device comprising:a screen, assembled on an outer ring of the bearing and provided with an annular cylindrical wall, having an internal lateral surface press fit along an external lateral surface of a collar of the outer ring, the internal lateral surface having a respective inner diameter (Di) and the external lateral surface having a respective outer diameter (De); anda static sealing element, constrained to the screen; and wherein the sealing device provides:a ratio of an interference between inner diameter (Di) and outer diameter (De) over a screen thickness ranging between 0.22 and 0.5;a coupling length (L, L′) between the internal lateral surface and the external lateral surface equal or greater than 5 mm; anda ratio between outer diameter (De) of the external lateral surface and coupling length (L, L′) ranging between 1 and 1.19.2. The sealing device according to claim 1 , wherein the coupling length (L) between the internal lateral surface of the screen and the external lateral surface is equal to the ...

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Номер записи: 44
11-02-2016 дата публикации

ANNULAR SEALING ASSEMBLY, IN PARTICULAR FOR WHEEL HUBS

Номер: US20160039246A1
Автор: Brunetti Marco, FOTI Claudio, Serafini Andrea
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A sealing assembly comprises a first annular shield presenting an axial sleeve portion for the mounting angularly integral with one of said members, and a flange portion which radially extends from a first end of the sleeve portion, and a sealing member made of elastomeric material presenting an annular root portion, which overhangingly and radially extends from a peripheral edge of the flange portion and a first axially sealing annular lip, as well as a second radially sealing annular lip. The lips extend overhangingly and axially on the opposite side of the first end of the sleeve portion, from a same side as a thinned end of the root portion and are reciprocally and divergingly arranged to form in radial section a V-shape having a vertex facing towards the root portion and an axis parallel to the sleeve portion. 1. A sealing assembly insertable in a compartment defined by members of a hub bearing unit rotatable relative to each other to isolate the compartment from the external environment , the sealing assembly comprising:a sleeve portion disposed between the members of the hub bearing unit;a first annular shield presenting an axial sleeve portion having a first end and mounted angularly and integrally with one of the members and a flange portion extending radially from said first end to a peripheral edge;a sealing member made of elastomeric material presenting an annular root portion extending radially and overhangingly from said peripheral edge;a first axial sealing annular lip presenting a sealing edge and a seat to receive a spring mounted so as to apply on said first axial sealing annular lip a radial stress to an elastic hinge defined by a thinned end of an annular root portion and having a center of rotation arranged on a line crossing said sealing edge;a second radial sealing lip extending overhangingly from said thinned end of said annular root portion on the opposite side of said first end of said axial sleeve portion for slidingly engaging said sleeve ...

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Номер записи: 45
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Wheel Hub Arrangement

Номер: US20170036481A1
Автор: Werner Weigand
Принадлежит: SAF Holland GmbH

The present invention relates to a wheel cover and to a wheel hub arrangement, wherein the wheel cover has a shielding section, which shields a gap formed between a hub and the wheel cover, and wherein a wheel hub arrangement is provided, in which a seal element is arranged in a gap formed between a wheel cover and the hub, which seal element is embodied as a profile seal.

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Номер записи: 46
24-02-2022 дата публикации

SEALING DEVICE FOR A WHEEL HUB UNIT

Номер: US20220055403A1
Автор: Duch Daniele, Nastasi Antonia, Sguotti Laura
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Sealing device for a wheel hub unit is disclosed herein, wherein the sealing device being able, during use, to form a static seal for protecting the wheel hub unit from any environmental pollutant and being provided with a screen, which is engaged with a collar of the wheel hub unit and has a bottom wall, a cylindrical side wall integral with and more or less perpendicular to the bottom wall. The sealing device is designed and structured to protect the wheel hub unit from any environmental contaminant that the wheel hub unit may be exposed to during usage. 1. A sealing device , comprising:a screen with a bottom wall being coupled to a collar of a wheel hub unit;a cylindrical side wall being integral and substantially perpendicular to the bottom wall, the cylindrical side wall having twice the thickness of the bottom wall such that the screen being more rigid;a stop edge being integral to the cylindrical side wall on an opposite side to the bottom wall, the stop edge configured to bear, during use, axially against the collar;a seat bound by a shaped groove, the shaped grove being formed in the collar and by the screen, the seat including a closed shape configuration; anda sealing gasket being a sealing liquid, the sealing liquid being anaerobic and formulated so as to fill and seal the seat, and the sealing liquid being configured to polymerize when closed between the collar and the screen.2. (canceled)3. The sealing device of claim 1 , wherein the seat is defined by a first bottom surface and a second bottom surface claim 1 , the first and second bottom surfaces facing respective surfaces of the screen claim 1 , the first and second bottom surfaces are inclined with respect to the surfaces of the screen claim 1 , and the second bottom surface facing the stop edge.4. The sealing device of claim 3 , wherein the first and second bottom surfaces are adjacent to each other claim 3 , and the first bottom surface includes an extension smaller than an extension of the ...

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Номер записи: 47
07-02-2019 дата публикации

WHEEL HUB BEARING UNIT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190039410A1
Автор: BRUESSLER Gerd, KREMER Carsten, VON CHAPPUIS Hubertus
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

The disclosure concerns a wheel hub bearing unit of a motor vehicle, comprising at least one roller bearing for mounting a wheel hub. The roller bearing contains an outer ring which, on an outer peripheral face, is at least partially equipped with a first threaded element and at least one inner ring, and a wheel carrier with a mounting hole. A wall of the mounting hole is at least partially equipped with a second threaded element that is provided for mechanical engagement with the first threaded element. According to the disclosure, the outer ring and the wheel carrier each have at least one contact face, which are provided to come into mutual mechanical contact when the roller bearing is mounted in the wheel carrier. 1. A wheel hub bearing unit of a motor vehicle , comprising:at least one roller bearing that mounts a wheel hub containing an outer ring that, on an outer peripheral face, is at least partially equipped with a first threaded element, and at least one inner ring; anda wheel carrier with a mounting hole, a wall of which being at least partially equipped with a second threaded element provided for mechanical engagement with the first threaded element, wherein the outer ring and wheel carrier each have at least one contact face that mutually, mechanically contact when the roller bearing is mounted in the wheel carrier.2. The wheel hub bearing unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first threaded element and the second threaded element are formed as right-hand threads if the wheel hub bearing unit is provided for use on a right-hand side of a motor vehicle claim 1 , and the first threaded element and the second threaded element are formed as left-hand threads if the wheel hub bearing unit is provided for use on a left-hand side of a motor vehicle.3. The wheel hub bearing unit as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the contact face of the outer ring is formed by an inwardly directed end face claim 2 , the contact face of the wheel carrier is formed by an inner ...

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Номер записи: 48
24-02-2022 дата публикации

DOUBLE ROW TAPERED BEARING WITH PRESS FIT PRELOADING ELEMENTS

Номер: US20220056950A1
Автор: Hooper Jordan, REYNOLDS BRENT G., ROBERTS JONATHAN D.
Принадлежит: SANDCRAFT LLC

A UTV double row tapered wheel bearing assembly may include a first inner diameter race, a second inner diameter race axially offset from the first inner diameter race, and an outer diameter race radially offset from the first inner diameter race and the second inner diameter race, the outer diameter race formed as a single integral member. A first ring of rollers may be disposed between the outer diameter race and the first inner diameter race. A second ring of rollers may be disposed between the outer diameter race and the second inner diameter race. A first shield may be coupled to a first axial face of the bearing, and a second shield may be coupled to the second axial face of the bearing. 1. A UTV double row tapered wheel bearing assembly , comprising:an inner sleeve comprising an outer radial surface joining a first end and a second end, wherein the first end has a first stepped surface and the second end has a second stepped surface;a first inner race disposed around a first portion of the outer radial surface of the inner sleeve;a second inner race disposed around a second portion of the outer radial surface of the inner sleeve;an outer race radially offset from the first inner race and the second inner race;a first ring of rollers disposed between the outer race and the first inner race;a second ring of rollers disposed between the outer race and the second inner race;a first shield press fit on the first inner race, wherein the first shield seals with the first stepped surface; anda second shield press fit on the second inner race, wherein the second shield seals with the second stepped surface.2. The UTV double row tapered wheel bearing assembly of claim 1 , the inner sleeve further comprising a radially aligned circular ridge disposed on the outer radial surface and configured to separate the first inner race and the second inner race.3. The UTV double row tapered wheel bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first ring of rollers and the second ring ...

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Номер записи: 49
06-02-2020 дата публикации

FLANGED WHEEL HUB BEARING PROVIDED WITH A SENSOR

Номер: US20200039289A1
Автор: G. Deepak, H J Pradeep, Morello Fausto
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A wheel hub bearing for motor vehicles including a rotatable hub provided with a flange for the engagement of the hub to a wheel of a vehicle and provided with a radially outer free portion and a bearing unit provided with a radially outer ring for the engagement of the wheel hub bearing to a knuckle of the vehicle and a radially inner rotatable ring angularly connected to the hub. Furthermore, the wheel hub bearing has a device for detecting a vehicle parameter and provided with an encoder and a sensor in communication with the encoder. The encoder is ridgidly coupled to the radially outer free portion of the flange to jointly rotate with the hub. 1. A wheel hub bearing for motor vehicles , the wheel hub bearing comprising:a rotatable hub provided with a flange for the engagement of the hub to a wheel of a vehicle, a radially outer free portion, and a bearing unit having a radially outer ring for the engagement of the wheel hub bearing to a knuckle of the vehicle and a radially inner rotatable ring angularly connected to the hub, anda device for detecting a vehicle parameter being provided, the device including an encoder and a sensor, the sensor being in communication with the encoder, whereinthe encoder is rigidly coupled to the radially outer free portion of the flange to jointly rotate with the hub.2. The wheel hub bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the encoder is mounted on the radially outer lateral surface of a protecting cap rigidly coupled to the flange claim 1 , so that the cap rotates with the same rotational speed of the hub.3. The wheel hub bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the device for detecting a vehicle parameter detects a rotational speed with a speed sensor.4. The wheel hub bearing according to claim 3 , wherein the value of a nominal reading diameter (D) of the speed sensor ranges between 130 mm to 150 mm.5. The wheel hub bearing according to claim 4 , wherein a number of poles pairs with inverse polarity accommodated on the encoder ...

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Номер записи: 50
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Wheel Hub Assembly for a Vehicle Wheel and Pole Ring of an ABS Sensor

Номер: US20170043618A1
Автор: Iliev Rossen, Siebel Reiner, Wasserfuhr Wilfried
Принадлежит: BPW Bergische Achsen KG

In order to provide solutions for soiling problems and corrosion problems in the area between a pole ring () and the hub interior, arranged behind it, of a wheel hub assembly having a wheel hub () which ends inside the vehicle in a hub section () whose internal circumference () defines an opening () for the central passage of the stub axle () and on which a fastening device () of a pole ring () of an ABS sensor is mounted, wherein a pulse generator section () which is embodied in one piece with the fastening section () is a component of the pole ring (), which pulse generator section () extends from the fastening section () to the wheel hub axis (A) and is provided with openings (L) distributed uniformly in the circumferential direction; in a first embodiment the pole ring () extends with its pulse generator section () towards the wheel hub axis (A) to such an extent that the opening () between the wheel hub () and stub axle () is for the most part covered towards the interior of the hub. In a second embodiment, at least some of the openings or slots have an extent (RL) towards the outside which is greater than the extent (R) which is necessary for sensing. Furthermore, it is proposed with respect to the pole ring () that some of the openings (L) or slots have an extent (RL) towards the outside which is greater than the extent (R) of other openings () or slots. 124.-. (canceled)25165015556424141434242444441435516. A wheel-hub assembly for a vehicle wheel , with a wheel hub () which is arranged so as to be capable of rotating on a torsion-resistant steering knuckle () via a hub bearing assembly and which terminates inside the vehicle in a hub neck () , the inner periphery () of which defines an opening () for the central passage of the steering knuckle () , and on which an attachment portion () of a pole ring () of an ABS sensor is mounted , wherein a component of the pole ring () is a pulse-generator portion () integrally formed with the attachment portion () , ...

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Номер записи: 51
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Wheel bearing unit

Номер: US20170043619A1
Автор: Andreas Kaiser, Florian Königer, Frank EICHELMANN, Jonas Lang, Markus Reuter, Ralf Heiss
Принадлежит: Schaeffler Technologies AG and Co KG

Wheel bearing unit with a wheel hub, wherein the wheel hub has an integrally formed wheel flange on one end thereof and an inner ring that is rotatable together with the wheel hub, wherein the inner ring is fastened on the wheel hub through the use of a rolling rivet connection in order to pre-tension a row of rolling elements in relation to an outer ring, and with an encoder provided on the inner ring and extending radially towards the outer ring, and with a protective cover fixed on the outer ring in order to close and seal annular openings formed between the outer ring and the wheel hub, and wherein a cylindrical section of the protective cover is pressed in and wherein a bottom section extends inwardly from the cylindrical section in a radial direction in order to cover an inner-side end of the wheel hub, wherein the cylindrical section is joined with a substance bond to the outer ring and wherein the substance-bond connection is produced through the use of a hardening fluid and wherein the fluid is held in a filling reservoir provided between the cylindrical section and the outer ring.

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Номер записи: 52
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Low-profile and high-load ball-balancing rolling system

Номер: US20220062075A1
Автор: Adam Wade Bleakney, Arielle K. Rausin, Chenzhang Xiao, Deana C. McDonagh, Elizabeth T. Hsiao-Wecksler, Jeannette R. Elliott, Joao Luiz Almeida de Souza Ramos, Patricia Barrett Malik, Seung Yun SONG, William Robert Norris, Yinan Pei, YU Chen
Принадлежит: University of Illinois

This disclosure describes a low-profile, high-load, and hands-free ball-balancing omnidirectional rolling system with multiple human-robot interfaces for modular and adaptive design configurations and input control interfaces. The disclosed platform uses a self-balancing ball-based robot to allow for a safe, compact, high-load, self-balancing and intuitive mobility device for a person with lower-limb disability. Advanced driving assistance such as obstacle avoidance and semi-autonomous navigation between predefined locations is also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 53
03-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BEARING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE WHEEL, AND BEARING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE WHEEL

Номер: US20220065290A1
Автор: FUKUSHIMA Shigeaki, NAGAI Natsuko
Принадлежит:

A manufacturing method of a bearing device for a vehicle wheel () includes: a pressure adjusting step of enclosing, in a work chamber (Rw), the bearing device for a vehicle wheel () to which a sealing member () on an outer side is fitted in the work chamber (Rw), and adjusting a pressure in the work chamber (Rw) to a predetermined atmospheric pressure (Pt) according to an environment of a use area of the bearing device for a vehicle wheel (); and a sealing step of fitting a cover () that seals an inner side opening () of an outer ring () or an inner side sealing member () that seals between the outer ring () and a hub ring () or an inner ring () to the inner side opening () in the work chamber (Rw) in which a pressure has been adjusted.

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Номер записи: 54
13-02-2020 дата публикации

BEARING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200047550A1
Автор: Dittmar Rico, Schultze Roderich
Принадлежит:

A bearing assembly configured to rotationally support a first component relative to a second component includes at least one bearing and at least one closure element configured to close an opening in the first component, which opening is disposed axially adjacent to the bearing. The closure element may be a cured body of foam that conforms to the shape of the opening or a ring mounted on the first component such that it covers the opening. 1. A bearing assembly configured to rotationally support a first component relative to a second component , the bearing assembly comprising:at least one bearing; andat least one closure element configured to close an opening in the first component, wherein the opening is disposed axially adjacent to the bearing.2. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a second bearing claim 1 , wherein the opening is disposed axially between the first bearing and the second bearing.3. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first component is a cast component.4. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first component is a wheel hub and/or the second component is an axle.5. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the closure element has a radially directed surface that is flush with a surface of the first component on which surface the opening is located.6. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the closure element is configured to at least partially delimit in an axial direction a space for a lubricant.7. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the closure element is connected to the first component in a material-bonded manner.8. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the closure element comprises a foamed material.9. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the closure element is connected to the first component in a friction- and/or interference-fit manner.10. The bearing assembly according to claim 9 , wherein the closure ...

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Номер записи: 55
26-02-2015 дата публикации

STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR COUPLING WHEEL BEARINGS

Номер: US20150054334A1
Автор: Bang Sangji, SONG Jae Myeong, Yoon Hee Jae
Принадлежит: IL JIN GLOBAL CO., LTD

The present invention relates to a structure and a method for coupling a wheel bearing that include a wheel hub for mounting a vehicle wheel, a hollow inner ring press-fitted into an end portion of the wheel hub, an annular outer ring disposed at a radial exterior of the wheel hub and the inner ring, and rolling elements disposed between the wheel hub or the inner ring and the outer ring, wherein the wheel hub and the inner ring are splined to each other and the inner ring and the joint member are coupled through facial spline. According to the present invention, driving torque of a constant velocity joint may be stably delivered to the wheel hub and noise may be reduced. 1. A structure for coupling a wheel bearing comprising:a wheel hub formed of a flange for mounting a vehicle wheel;a hollow inner ring press-fitted onto an end portion of the wheel hub;an annular outer ring disposed at an outside of the wheel hub and the inner ring; andat least one rolling elements disposed between the wheel hub or the inner ring and the outer ring;wherein the wheel hub and the inner ring are coupled by a part of the inner ring penetrating through the wheel hub and splined to an interior circumference of the wheel hub or by a hollow pin splined to the interior circumference of the wheel hub and an interior circumference of the inner ring.2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein a first spline is formed at the interior circumference of the wheel hub claim 1 , a second spline is formed at an exterior circumference of the hollow pin claim 1 , and a third spline is formed at the interior circumference of the inner ring claim 1 , andwherein the second spline is splined simultaneously with the first spline and the third spline.3. The structure of claim 1 , wherein a first facial spline is formed radially at an end surface of the inner ring claim 1 , andwherein the structure further comprises a joint member formed of a second facial spline engaged with the first facial spline; anda bolt ...

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Номер записи: 56
14-02-2019 дата публикации

LOW-FRICTION SEALING ASSEMBLY FOR A WHEEL-HUB UNIT AND WHEEL-HUB UNIT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A SEALING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190049014A1
Автор: Duch Daniele, Galante Roberto, Organisciak Michel, Re Paolo A, Serafini Andrea, Villalobos Héctor
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Low-friction sealing assembly for a vehicle wheel-hub unit inserted inside an annular interspace defined between a flanged rotating element and a stationary element, coaxial with each other, of the wheel-hub unit to protect at least one ring of revolving bodies arranged between the stationary element and the rotating element, and having a first annular screen and a second annular screen during use integral with the rotating element and with the stationary element; and an annular seal having lips that extend axially and radially projecting from the first screen towards the second screen inside an annular chamber defined by the first and second screens; the sealing assembly being a multi-stage sealing assembly provided with a first inner collecting stage designed to collect and expel some of the contaminants. 1. A low-friction sealing assembly for a vehicle wheel-hub unit that is inserted inside an annular interspace defined between a flanged rotating element and stationary element , coaxial with each other , the wheel-hub unit to protect at least one ring of revolving members arranged between the stationary element and the rotating element , and comprises:a first annular screen integral with the rotating element;a second annular screen integral with the stationary element; andan annular seal comprising lips that extend axially and radially projecting from the first screen towards the second screen inside an annular chamber defined by the first and second screens;the sealing assembly providing a multi-stage sealing assembly and comprises:a first inner collecting stage designed to collect and expel some of the contaminants and is defined by an annular cavity of the first screen; anda labyrinth stage that is arranged radially on the outside of the first inner collecting stage along an entry/exit path of the contaminants and is also defined by an annular deviating lug of the first screen.2. The low-friction sealing assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising an ...

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Номер записи: 57
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Hub and hub series

Номер: US20180050564A1
Автор: Martin Walthert, Stefan Spahr
Принадлежит: DT Swiss Inc

A hub and a hub series are provided for at least partially muscle-powered bicycles. The hub includes a hub shell and a bearing unit for rotatably supporting the hub shell relative to an axle. The bearing unit includes two bearing rings having a take-up surface each and a raceway each. A bearing ring configured as an outer ring is oriented with its take-up surface to a bearing seat of the hub shell. A bearing ring configured as an inner ring is oriented with its take-up surface to the axle. Rolling members are disposed between the raceways of the bearing rings. The bearing ring includes a cut-out on its take-up surface for weight reduction so that the bearing ring is disposed spaced apart from the bearing seat and/or the axle in the region of the cut-out.

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Номер записи: 58
10-03-2022 дата публикации

Optimized Sealing Device For A Bearing Unit

Номер: US20220072901A1
Автор: Duch Daniele
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Sealing device for a bearing unit, having a stationary part, in turn provided with a first metal screen formed by an annular shaped portion and by a cylindrical portion radially external with respect to the annular shaped portion, with an elastomer coating, co-moulded on the first screen, having an annular shaped portion and a cylindrical portion, and with a contacting lip, radially internal, forming part of the elastomer coating and axially external with respect to the annular shaped portion, and a rotating part provided with a second metal screen on which the contacting lip makes sliding contact, where the elastomer coating is provided with a lip, non-contacting and radially internal with respect to the cylindrical portion and at least one first radial labyrinth seal (Gr) is formed by a radially outer wing of the second screen and by the lip of the elastomer coating which faces the aforementioned wing. 1. A sealing device for a bearing unit , comprising:{'claim-text': ['a first metal screen formed by an annular shaped portion and a cylindrical portion, the cylindrical portion being radially external with respect to the annular shaped portion;', 'an elastomer coating co-moulded on the first screen, the elastomeric coating being radially external and axially external with respect to the first screen, the elastomeric coating defining at least an annular shaped elastomeric portion and a cylindrical elastomeric portion;', 'a contacting lip further defined by the elastomeric coating radially internally with respect to the cylindrical elastomeric portion and axially external with respect to the annular shaped portion; and'], '#text': 'a stationary part, including:'}{'claim-text': 'a second metal screen on which the contacting lip makes a sliding contact,', '#text': 'a rotatable part, including:'}wherein the elastomer coating is provided with a non-contacting lip that extends radially and internally from the cylindrical elastomeric portion, further wherein at least a ...

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Номер записи: 59
03-03-2016 дата публикации

VENT PLUG FOR A HUBCAP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20160059625A1
Автор: Epshetsky Yefim, Templin Dave B.
Принадлежит:

A heavy duty vehicle hubcap preferably made from a plastic material and having a sidewall, an end wall with a transparent window insert formed therein, and further including a radial mounting flange. The hubcap also includes an access port formed in the hubcap body sidewall and a vent plug removably positioned in liquid tight relation within the access port defined in the hubcap. Preferably, the hubcap is vented to permit passage of gas and vapor therethrough without permitting liquid to pass into the sealed region. 1. A hubcap assembly connected to a wheel hub surrounding a spindle surrounding a central axis extending through the wheel hub , said hubcap assembly comprising:a hubcap body having a sidewall extending to a mounting flange portions to connect with the wheel hub;an insert portion mechanically interlocked with said sidewall of said hubcap body, said insert portion presenting an opening;an elastomeric plug surrounding the central axis, said elastomeric plug adaptable to be mechanically engaged with said insert portion and presenting a cylindrical surface, an end surface, and a shoulder surface to mechanically engage said insert portion; anda vent portion of said elastomeric plug, said vent portion including a first section of a first thickness and a second section of a second thickness, said vent portion extending from an idle position as said first section and said section are located along and coplanar with said end surface with said first section being sealed and a venting position as said first section extends above said end surface thereby forming a funnel shape and stretching to form an opening to release pressure out of said hubcap body and elastically returning back to said idle position thereby eliminating leakage of fluids from said hubcap body and preventing debris and foreign object to enter said hubcap body.2. The hubcap assembly as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said first thickness is thinner than said second thickness.3. The hubcap assembly ...

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Номер записи: 60
03-03-2016 дата публикации

ROLLING BEARING, IN PARTICULAR VEHICLE HUB BEARING UNIT, HAVING A SEALING COVER

Номер: US20160059626A1
Автор: Gemello Marco, MAGLI Giampaolo, WU Zhengjiang
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A rolling bearing constituting a vehicle hub bearing unit, including an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of rolling bodies interposed between the inner and outer rings, and a cover driven with axial and radial interference on a first end of the outer ring, which it fluid-tightly closes; wherein the cover is formed by a plastic made body, made of a synthetic plastic material, and by a cylindrical metal sleeve co-molded with the plastic made body; between the cover and the outer ring there being arranged an annular sealing element housed with axial clearance in a seat of the outer ring made at least in part on the radially inner surface of the outer ring; a sealant being arranged between the metal sleeve and the plastic body. 1. A rolling bearing , in particular a vehicle hub bearing unit , comprising:an outer ring, stationary in use;an inner ring, rotating in use about a common symmetry axis of the inner ring and the outer ring;a plurality of rolling bodies interposed between the inner and outer rings; anda sensor bearing element, preferably in the shape of a closing and sealing cover, which fluid-tightly closes a first open annular end of the outer ring,wherein the sensor bearing element is mounted integral with the outer ring, driven in axial abutment and radial interference on the first end of the outer ring, and being formed by a plastic made body, made of a synthetic plastic material, and by a cylindrical metal sleeve, co-molded with the plastic made body, which metal sleeve defines at least one radially outer, radial coupling lateral surface of the sensor bearing element with a radially inner lateral surface of the outer ring; a first passage of possible leakage of fluid along the radially inner, radial coupling lateral surface of the outer ring and the radially outer, radial coupling lateral surface of the sensor bearing element, and along respective axial coupling surfaces in abutment between the sensor bearing element and the outer ring defined by an ...

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Номер записи: 61
03-03-2016 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE COVER AND BEARING DEVICE INCLUDING PROTECTIVE COVER

Номер: US20160059627A1
Автор: KOMAI Toshinari
Принадлежит: NAKANISHI METAL WORKS CO., LTD.

The present invention is intended to provide a protective cover, comprising an inner ring with an inner ring track surface A on an outer peripheral surface; an outer ring with an outer ring track surface A on an inner peripheral surface; a bearing with rolling elements between the inner ring track surface A and the outer ring track surface A; a magnetic encoder that is positioned at one axial end portion of the bearing and fixed to the inner ring ; and a magnetic sensor that is fixed to the outer ring , a cup-shaped protective cover press-fitted into the outer ring to cover the magnetic encoder and intervene between the magnetic encoder and the magnetic sensor is formed by performing cold press molding of an austenitic stainless steel plate material with a nickel content of 8.5 to 13 weight %. 1. A cup-shaped protective cover for a bearing device including: an inner ring with an inner ring track surface on an outer peripheral surface; an outer ring with an outer ring track surface on an inner peripheral surface; a bearing with a rolling element between the inner ring track surface and the outer ring track surface; a magnetic encoder that is positioned at one axial end portion of the bearing , fixed to the inner ring , and has N and S poles alternately arranged at regular intervals in the circumferential direction; and a magnetic sensor that is fixed to the outer ring so as to be opposed to the magnetic poles of the magnetic encoder to detect the rotation of the magnetic encoder , 'the protective cover is formed by performing cold press molding of an austenitic stainless steel plate material with a nickel content of 8.5 to 13 weight %.', 'the protective cover being press-fitted into the outer ring to cover the magnetic encoder and intervene between the magnetic encoder and the magnetic sensor, wherein'}2. A bearing device comprising the protective cover according to . The present invention relates to a cup-shaped protective cover that is press-fitted into an outer ...

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Номер записи: 62
02-03-2017 дата публикации

MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PROTECTIVE COVER HAVING SENSOR HOLDER PART

Номер: US20170057136A1
Автор: FUKUDA Osamu, NARAZAKI Yasuhiro
Принадлежит: NAKANISHI METAL WORKS CO., LTD.

The present invention is intended to provide a manufacturing method of a protective cover having a sensor holder part that has high adhesion strength between a metallic component and a plastic component and maintains high reliability over a long period of time. 1the manufacturing method comprises:an adhesive application step of applying a thermoset resin adhesive to a surface of the metallic component including a joining surface relative to the plastic component;a natural drying step of evaporating a solvent contained in the adhesive by natural drying or a drying and solidification step of evaporating the solvent contained in the adhesive under a temperature condition at a temperature lower than a temperature at which the adhesive starts cross-linking reaction;an injection molding step of placing the metallic component having undergone the natural drying step or the drying and solidification step as an insert in an injection molding die and injecting a molten material for the plastic component from a gate into a cavity of the molding die; anda thermal curing step of applying thermal curing treatment to the adhesive at a temperature equal to or higher than the temperature at which the adhesive starts cross-linking reaction.. A manufacturing method of a protective cover for use in a bearing device including: an inner ring with an inner ring track surface on an outer peripheral surface; an outer ring with an outer ring track surface on an inner peripheral surface; a bearing having a rolling element rolling between the inner ring track surface and the outer ring track surface; a magnetic encoder that is positioned at one axial end of the bearing, fixed to the inner ring, and has N and S poles alternately arranged at regular intervals in an circumferential direction; and a magnetic sensor that is opposed to the magnetic poles of the magnetic encoder to detect rotation of the magnetic encoder, the protective cover having a metallic component press-fitted into the outer ...

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Номер записи: 63
20-02-2020 дата публикации

WHEEL BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200055333A1
Автор: ALBL Johannes, FRISCH Michael
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A wheel bearing arrangement for a motor vehicle, including a wheel support and a wheel hub which is rotatably mounted on the wheel support by a wheel bearing in order to secure a wheel and to which a shaft is rotationally fixed, wherein a wheel bearing seal sealingly lies, on the one hand, against an inner ring of the wheel bearing, said inner ring sitting on the wheel hub, and, on the other hand, against an outer ring of the wheel bearing, said outer ring being secured to the wheel support. It is provided here that a wheel bearing pre-seal is rotationally fixed to the shaft adjacently to the wheel bearing and engages by a seal protrusion in a pre-seal receiving area formed in at least some sections between the outer ring and the wheel support. 110-. (canceled)11. A wheel bearing arrangement for a motor vehicle , comprising:a wheel support and a wheel hub which is rotatably mounted on the wheel support by a wheel bearing in order to secure a wheel and to which a shaft is rotationally fixed, wherein a wheel bearing seal sealingly lies, on the one hand, against an inner ring of the wheel bearing, said inner ring sitting on the wheel hub, and, on the other hand, against an outer ring of the wheel bearing, said outer ring being secured to the wheel support, wherein a wheel bearing pre-seal is rotationally fixed to the shaft adjacently to the wheel bearing and engages by a seal protrusion in a pre-seal receiving area formed in at least some sections between the outer ring and the wheel support.12. The wheel bearing arrangement according to claim 11 , wherein claim 11 , viewed in longitudinal section with respect to a rotation axis of the wheel hub claim 11 , the wheel bearing pre-seal comprises a first arm engaging on the shaft and a second arm which forms a seal protrusion and is angled with respect to the first arm.13. The wheel bearing arrangement according to claim 11 , wherein claim 11 , peripherally with respect to the rotation axis of the wheel hub claim 11 , the ...

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Номер записи: 64
20-02-2020 дата публикации

WHEEL ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT HAVING HUB WITH TWO PORTS

Номер: US20200055334A1
Автор: Merrill Zachary Alexander
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An apparatus for a vehicle is provided that has an axle and a spindle sleeve with a spindle sleeve inner surface axis coaxial with the axis of the axle, and a spindle sleeve outer surface axis not coaxial with the axis of the axle. A hub has an axis coaxial with the spindle sleeve outer surface axis, and the hub at least partially defines a chamber. First and second ports extend through a wall of the hub to the chamber. The hub rotates about the spindle sleeve through the aid of two bearings. Lubricant is present within the chamber, and the first port provides a pathway for a pressurized fluid to be introduced into the chamber to force the lubricant out of the chamber via the second port. 1. An apparatus for a vehicle , comprising:an axle, wherein the axle has an axis;a spindle sleeve with a spindle sleeve inner surface axis that is coaxial with the axis of the axle, wherein the spindle sleeve has a spindle sleeve outer surface axis that is not coaxial with the axis of the axle, wherein the spindle sleeve has an inner surface and an outer surface;a hub that has a hub axis that is coaxial with the spindle sleeve outer surface axis, wherein the hub at least partially defines a chamber, wherein the hub has a first port that extends through a wall of the hub to the chamber, wherein the hub has a second port that extends through the wall of the hub to the chamber;a first bearing;a second bearing, wherein the first bearing and the second bearing render the hub rotatable with respect to the spindle sleeve;lubricant that is present within the chamber, wherein the first port provides a pathway for a pressurized fluid to be introduced into the chamber to force the lubricant out of the chamber via the second port;a spindle nut that engages the axle, wherein the spindle nut is located outboard in a lateral direction from the first bearing and the second bearing;a bearing spacer that is located between the first bearing and the second bearing in the lateral direction;wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 65
28-02-2019 дата публикации

LOW-FRICTION SEALING ASSEMBLY, SYSTEM FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH A BEARING RING, AND WHEEL-HUB UNIT EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A SEALING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20190061421A1
Автор: Barberis Giorgio, Duch Daniele, Nastasi Antonia
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Low-friction sealing assembly for a vehicle wheel-hub unit to be inserted in an annular space defined between a flanged rotating element and a stationary element, to protect at least one ring of rolling members arranged between the stationary element and the rotating element; the flanged rotating element being provided with a flange and a mounting seat delimited by a cylindrical bottom wall and by an axial shoulder arranged on the opposite side to the flange. Nominal dimensions of an internal diameter of a sleeve portion of an annular screen are substantially the same as nominal dimensions of an outer diameter of a cylindrical bottom wall of the mounting seat, and the axial shoulder has an entry edge with a substantially conical form for facilitating mounting of the annular screen on the rotating annular element. 1. A low-friction sealing assembly for a vehicle wheel-hub unit to be inserted in an annular space defined between a flanged rotating element and a stationary element , coaxial with each other , so as to protect at least one ring of rolling members arranged between the stationary element and the rotating element; the flanged rotating element being provided with a flange and a mounting seat delimited by a cylindrical bottom wall and by an axial shoulder arranged on the opposite side to the flange , and the sealing assembly comprising an annular screen that is provided with:a sleeve portion that is integral with the rotating element inside the mounting seat and is delimited by a lateral mounting surface in relation to the rotating element having a cylindrical form; anda flange portion radially projecting from the sleeve portion; whereinthe nominal dimensions of an internal diameter of the sleeve portion of the annular screen are substantially the same as the nominal dimensions of an outer diameter of the cylindrical bottom wall of the mounting seat, and the axial shoulder has an entry edge with a substantially conical form for facilitating mounting of the ...

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Номер записи: 66
12-03-2015 дата публикации

ARRANGEMENT OF A WHEEL HUB CONNECTED TO A CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT PROVIDED WITH A SEAL DEVICE

Номер: US20150069825A1
Автор: Duch Daniele, Morello Fausto, Serafini Andrea
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Arrangement including a portion of a radially outer lateral surface of an inner ring of wheel hub having an annular step formed on a constant velocity joint. The step is adapted to receive a first shield, a flange portion that radially extends to protrude towards an outer ring of a wheel hub, in front of a flange portion of a second shield, from a first end of a sleeve portion of the first shield facing on the side opposite of the constant velocity joint and axially protrudes from the inner ring and towards the joint, defining a tubular element arranged straddling wheel hub and an outer ring of the constant velocity joint, having an opposite second end, supporting an annular seal; an annular signal generating insert covers a face of the flange portion, wherein a radially inner annular part of face defines a thrust shoulder for mounting the first shield. 1361. An arrangement of a wheel hub () connected to constant velocity joint () provided with a seal device () , comprising:{'b': 14', '5', '8', '3', '3', '10', '6, 'a sealing assembly () disposed between an inner ring () and an outer ring () of the wheel hub () and which extends straddling between the wheel hub () and an outer ring () of the constant velocity joint (); wherein'}{'b': 14', '16', '21', '17', '117', '5', '18', '118', '11', '22', '23', '24', '18', '16', '19', '6', '19, 'i': 'b', 'the sealing assembly () comprises a first shield () and a second shield () anchored by means of respective sleeve portions (, ) thereof to the inner ring () and to the outer ring of the wheel hub, respectively, and each having a respective flange portion (, ) which radially extends protruding from the sleeve portion and towards the other shield, and an annular sealing element () carried by one of the first and second shield and which is provided with a plurality of annular sealing lips (, , ) which cooperate with the other shield; the flange portion () of the first shield () carrying a signal generating element () on the outer ...

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Номер записи: 67
08-03-2018 дата публикации

WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEAL

Номер: US20180065410A1
Автор: Gobbs Lane R., Hansen Derek L., Pitman Kenneth P.
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A wheel assembly includes a spindle; a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; and a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the seal comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion coupled to the spindle, the second portion coupled to the wheel hub, the seal configured to prevent fluid flow through a cavity defined between the spindle and the wheel hub. 1. A wheel assembly comprising:a spindle;a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; anda seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the seal comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion coupled to the spindle, the second portion coupled to the wheel hub, the seal configured to prevent fluid flow through a cavity defined between the spindle and the wheel hub.2. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the seal is configured to rotate relative to the second portion.3. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is a first seal retainer claim 1 , and the second portion is a second seal retainer.4. The wheel assembly of claim 3 , wherein an O-ring is positioned between the first seal retainer and the second seal retainer.5. The wheel assembly of claim 4 , wherein the O-ring forms a seal with at least one of the first seal retainer and the second seal retainer.6. The wheel assembly of claim 3 , wherein a seal ring is positioned between the first seal retainer and the second seal retainer.7. The wheel assembly of claim 6 , wherein the seal ring is a first seal ring claim 6 , wherein the seal further comprises a second seal ring positioned between the first seal ring and the second seal ring claim 6 , and wherein the first seal ring is positioned in facing engagement with the second seal ring.8. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spindle claim 1 , the wheel hub claim 1 , and the seal define a sealed cavity.9. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein a bearing is positioned radially inward from the seal.10. A ...

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Номер записи: 68
10-03-2016 дата публикации

Method For Controlling Bearing Clearance Of Wheel Bearing Apparatus

Номер: US20160069394A1
Автор: Ogata Yuuki
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A method for controlling bearing clearance of a wheel bearing apparatus that has an axial distance T and an initial axial clearance measured between reference surfaces of the wheel hub and the inner ring. A press-fitting operation is temporally stopped while under a positive bearing clearance state during press-fitting of the inner ring onto the cylindrical portion of the wheel hub. An axial distance T is measured between the reference surfaces after continuing and completing the press-fitting operation. An axial clearance is obtained under this state from a formula δ−(T−T). An axial distance T is obtained, after the caulking operation, between the reference surfaces from a formula T−T. Thus, the axial distance T becomes a target value of the bearing clearance , after the caulking operation. A completion end position of the caulking operation of a caulking apparatus is changed. 1. A method for controlling bearing clearance of wheel bearing apparatus , the wheel bearing apparatus comprising:an outer member, inner member and double row rolling elements, the outer member outer circumference includes a body mounting flange to be mounted on a body of a vehicle, the outer member inner circumference includes double row outer raceway surfaces; the inner member includes a wheel hub and an inner ring or an outer joint member of a constant velocity universal joint, the wheel hub formed on its one end with a wheel mounting flange, a cylindrical portion axially extends from the wheel mounting flange, the inner ring or the outer joint member is press-fit onto or into the cylindrical portion of the wheel hub, the inner member outer circumference includes double row inner raceway surfaces that oppose the double row outer raceway surfaces, the double row rolling elements are freely rollably contained between the outer raceway surfaces of the outer member and the inner raceway surfaces of the inner member, the inner ring or the outer joint member is secured on the wheel hub by a ...

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Номер записи: 69
24-03-2022 дата публикации

High-Drainage Wheel Hub Unit

Номер: US20220088963A1
Автор: Re Paolo A.
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A wheel hub unit provided with a radially outer ring, which is stationary during use; a radially inner ring, which is rotating during use; at least one row of rolling elements interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring; and a sealing assembly, which is interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring. The sealing assembly defines, cooperating with the radially outer ring or with the radially inner ring, a shield of at least one labyrinth seal. The labyrinth seal does not have a circumferential symmetry, but comprises an upper portion and a lower portion with respect to an axis of symmetry (A) of the wheel hub unit and is provided with an angular interruption of the shield formed on its lower portion corresponding to the lower side of the wheel hub unit so as to increase an outflow section thereof from the said labyrinth seal. Thereby, facilitating gravity drainage of contaminants present inside the sealing assembly. 1. A wheel hub unit , comprising:a radially outer ring configured to be stationary during use of the wheel hub unit;a radially inner ring configured to rotate during use of the wheel hub unit;a flanged end opposite to the radially outer ring;at least one row of rolling elements interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring; anda sealing assembly interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, the sealing assembly defines a shield of at least one labyrinth seal,wherein, the at least one labyrinth seal does not have a circumferential symmetry, the at least one labyrinth seal comprises an upper portion and a lower portion with respect to a symmetry axis (A) of the wheel hub unit, and the at least one seal comprises an angular interruption of the shield formed on the lower portion corresponding to a lower side of the wheel hub unit, the angular interruption of the shield is configured to increase an outflow section from the labyrinth seal itself in order to ...

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Номер записи: 70
24-03-2022 дата публикации

Wheel Hub Unit With Improved Drainage

Номер: US20220088964A1
Автор: Re Paolo A.
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A wheel hub unit provided with a radially outer ring, stationary in use, a radially inner ring, rotating in use, at least one row of rolling elements, interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, and a sealing assembly, interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, which defines cooperating with the radially outer ring or with the radially inner ring a shield of at least one labyrinth seal. The labyrinth seal does not have a circumferential symmetry but comprises an upper portion and a lower portion with respect to a symmetry axis (A) of the wheel hub unit and is provided with an angular interruption of the shield made on its lower portion corresponding to the lower side of the wheel hub unit so as to increase an outflow section thereof from the labyrinth seal itself which facilitates gravity drainage of contaminants present inside the sealing assembly. 1. A wheel hub unit comprising:a radially outer ring configured to be stationary in use of the wheel hub unit;a radially inner ring configured to rotate during use of the wheel hub unit;a flanged end of the radially inner ring opposite to the radially outer ring;at least one row of rolling elements, interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring; anda sealing assembly, interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, the sealing assembly defining a shield of at least one labyrinth seal,wherein the sealing assembly comprises an annular lip configured as a splash guard, the sealing assembly comprising a flange portion, wherein the flange portion is oblique and projects towards the flanged end of the radially inner ring,wherein the at least one labyrinth seal does not have a circumferential symmetry, wherein the at least one labyrinth seal comprises an upper portion and a lower portion with respect to a symmetry axis (A) of the wheel hub unit and is provided with an angular interruption of the shield made on the lower ...

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Номер записи: 71
07-03-2019 дата публикации

SEALING DEVICE FOR A HUB/WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND HUB/WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAVING SUCH A SEALING DEVICE

Номер: US20190070897A1
Автор: Bertola Maurizio, FALOSSI Marco, Missiaggia Giorgio
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A sealing device for a hub/wheel assembly with a roller bearing. The sealing device includes a guard, made of plastic. The guard is coupled to an outer ring of the bearing to seal off the bearing. The guard has a cylindrical mounting wall with an outer lateral surface coupled to an inner lateral surface of a collar of the outer ring, and a snap-engagement step for engaging with the collar made along the outer lateral surface so that it snap-fits in a contoured annular groove made along the collar about the axis. An annular gasket is made of elastomer and co-injection-molded inside an annular groove made in the cylindrical mounting wall on the same side as the snap-engagement step. 1. A sealing device for a hub/wheel assembly with a roller bearing , the sealing device having a central axis , the sealing device comprising:a guard coupled to an outer ring of the bearing so as to seal off the bearing, the guard having a cylindrical mounting wall including a first lateral surface coupled to a second lateral surface of a collar of the outer ring;a snap-engagement for engaging the guard with the collar made along the first lateral surface so that it snap-fits in a contoured annular groove made along the collar about the axis; andan annular sealing arrangement made of an elastomer and arranged inside an annular groove made in the cylindrical mounting wall on the same side as the snap-engagement, the guard being made of plastic and the annular sealing arrangement being co-injection-molded inside the groove and adhering chemically to the plastic of the guard.2. The sealing device according to claim 1 , wherein the annular groove is made in the cylindrical mounting wall at an axial distance determined with respect to the snap-engagement means to allow radial deformation of the cylindrical mounting wall with respect to the collar so as to move the annular sealing arrangement away from the collar until the snap-engagement means are snap-fitted in the contoured annular groove.3. ...

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Номер записи: 72
07-03-2019 дата публикации

SEALING DEVICE FOR A HUB/WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND HUB/WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAVING SUCH A SEALING DEVICE

Номер: US20190070898A1
Автор: Bertola Maurizio, FALOSSI Marco, Missiaggia Giorgio
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A sealing device for a hub/wheel assembly with a roller bearing, the sealing device comprising a guard, made of plastic, which is coupled to an outer ring of the bearing so as to seal off the bearing, and which has a cylindrical mounting wall having an outer lateral surface coupled to an inner lateral surface of a collar of the outer ring. The sealing device includes a snap-engagement tooth for engaging with the collar made along the outer lateral surface so that the snap-engagement tooth snap-fits in a contoured annular groove made along the collar about the axis and an annular gasket made of thermoplastic elastomer being co-injection-molded inside a gripping seat made in the cylindrical mounting wall on the same side as the snap-engagement tooth, substantially at a corner defined between the cylindrical mounting wall and an annular reading wall transverse to the cylindrical mounting wall. 1. A sealing device for a hub/wheel assembly with a roller bearing , the sealing device having a central axis , and comprising:a guard, which is coupled to an outer ring of the roller bearing so as to seal off the bearing, and which has a cylindrical mounting wall having an outer lateral surface coupled to an inner lateral surface of a collar of the outer ring;a snap-engagement tooth for engaging the guard with the collar made along the outer lateral surface so that the snap engagement tooth snap-fits in a contoured annular groove made along the collar about the axis in the inner lateral surface; andan annular gasket made of thermoplastic elastomer and arranged inside a gripping seat made in the cylindrical mounting wall on the same side as the snap-engagement tooth, substantially at a corner defined between the cylindrical mounting wall and an annular reading wall transverse to the cylindrical mounting wall, the annular gasket being co-injection-molded inside the gripping seat and adhering chemically to a plastic from which the guard is made.2. The sealing device according to ...

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Номер записи: 73
16-03-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING AIR THROUGH POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLIES

Номер: US20170072751A1
Автор: Berkness Kyle J., Berkness Phillip K.
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An apparatus for delivering air through a powered axle assembly for use in automatic tire inflation systems. The apparatus comprises a base attachable to a non-rotating structure within the axle assembly and having the drive axle extend therethrough. A rotor is mountable in the axle assembly for rotation with the drive axle and for forming an air chamber between the rotor and the base and extending about the drive axle. An annular sealing member in sealing engagement with the rotor and the base is disposed within the air chamber and is rotatable with the rotor and with respect to the base. The base includes at least one air inlet for delivering air in a radial direction into the air chamber and the rotor includes at least one air outlet for air flow out of the chamber. 1. In a powered axle assembly including a drive axle which extends longitudinally through a non-rotating structure and is powered for rotation within said non-rotating structure , a drive axle hub provided at an axial outer end of said drive axle which rotates with said drive axle and is positioned outside of an outer end of said non-rotating structure , a wheel hub secured to said drive axle hub and extending axially rearward , and at least one bearing which supports said wheel hub on an exterior of said non-rotating structure for rotation of said wheel hub around said exterior of said non-rotating structure , the improvement comprising:a base operatively connected to said non-rotating structure and having said drive axle extending therethrough, said base being positioned within said interior of said wheel hub;a rotor having said drive axle extending therethrough and mounted within said interior of said wheel hub for rotation with said drive axle hub such that said rotor will rotate with respect to said base, said rotor being configured so as to form an air cavity therein, said air cavity encircling said drive axle and being located within said interior of said wheel hub;said base including at least ...

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Номер записи: 74
19-03-2015 дата публикации

Hub Unit Bearing

Номер: US20150078691A1
Автор: NAKAMURA Yuji
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Provided is a hub unit bearing wherein a cover can be firmly fitted with an outer ring member, and it is difficult for foreign matter to enter inside through a water drainage hole formed in the cover. The cover that covers the inside end section in the axial direction of the hub unit bearing includes a disk section, a small-diameter cylindrical section bent in the axial direction from the outer perimeter edge section of the disk section and a large-diameter cylindrical section. A cut and raised section that is cut and raised toward the inside in the radial direction is formed in the small-diameter cylindrical section, and a water drainage hole that passes through from inside to outside the cover is provided in the portion that is cut and separated from the small-diameter cylindrical section. 1an outer ring member having an outer raceway on an inner circumferential surface of the outer ring member;an inner ring member having an inner raceway on an outer circumferential surface of the inner ring member and a spline hole formed on a center section of the inner ring member;a plurality of rolling elements provided on the outer raceway and the inner raceway;an encoder supported at a portion near an inside end section in an axial direction of the inner ring member;a cover formed into a circular ring shape and fastened around a portion of an inside end section in the axial direction of the outer ring member,a sensor supported by the cover;a seal ring fastened on a small-diameter stepped section that is formed around the inside end section in the axial direction of the inner ring member and closing off a sensing space where the encoder and a detecting section of the sensor are located from an outside space; anda combined seal ring provided between the inside end section in the axial direction on the inner circumferential surface of the outer ring member and the portion near the inside section in the axial direction on the outer circumferential surface of the inner ring ...

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Номер записи: 75
24-03-2022 дата публикации

Wheel Hub Unit With Improved Drainage

Номер: US20220090633A1
Автор: Re Paolo A
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Wheel hub unit provided with a radially outer ring, stationary in use, a radially inner ring, rotating in use, at least one row of rolling elements, interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, and a seal assembly, interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, which defines cooperating with the radially outer ring or with the radially inner ring a shield of at least one labyrinth seal. The labyrinth seal does not have a circumferential symmetry but comprises an upper portion and a lower portion with respect to a symmetry axis (A) of the wheel hub unit and is provided with an angular interruption of the shield made on its lower portion corresponding to the lower side of the wheel hub unit so as to increase an outflow section thereof from the labyrinth seal itself which facilitates gravity drainage of contaminants present inside the seal assembly. 1. A wheel hub unit comprising:a radially outer ring configured to be stationary in use,a radially inner ring configured to rotate in use, the inner ring having:a flanged end opposite to the outer ring,at least one row of rolling elements interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, anda seal assembly interposed between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, the seal assembly defining a shield of at least one labyrinth seal and cooperating with one of the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring, the seal assembly comprising:a second screen acting as splash guard and mounted stably on an external lateral surface of the radially outer ring, anda radially outer and oblique end that cooperates with an annular surface of the flanged end,wherein the labyrinth seal does not have a circumferential symmetry,wherein the labyrinth seal comprises an upper portion and a lower portion with respect to a symmetry axis (A) of the wheel hub unit and is provided with an angular interruption of the shield made on its lower portion corresponding ...

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Номер записи: 76
31-03-2022 дата публикации

Method for producing track ring member, method for producing rolling bearing, method for producing hub unit bearing, and method for producing vehicle

Номер: US20220097195A1
Автор: Hidekazu Suzuki
Принадлежит: NSK LTD

A centerless grinding processing in which a sliding contact surface ( 10 ) is subjected to grinding by pressing a grindstone against the sliding contact surface ( 10 ) of an inner ring ( 3 ) while rotating the inner ring ( 3 ) relative to the grindstone in a prescribed direction, and then, in the centerless grinding process, a finishing step in which grinding lines in a direction intersecting grinding lines formed on the sliding contact surface ( 10 ) are formed on the sliding contact surface ( 10 ) and/or processing for improving the surface roughness of the sliding contact surface ( 10 ) is performed is performed.

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Номер записи: 77
12-03-2020 дата публикации

SEALING DEVICE FOR A WHEEL HUB UNIT

Номер: US20200079148A1
Автор: Duch Daniele, Nastasi Antonia
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A sealing device for a wheel hub unit configured to form a static seal to protect the wheel hub unit from environmental contaminants. The sealing device including a shield that is coupled to a collar of the wheel hub unit. The sealing device having a cylindrical lateral mounting wall pressed into the collar, an annular seat with a blind end formed in the cylindrical lateral wall, and a sealing gasket positioned, inside the seat and compressed radially between the groove and the collar, and formed by a sealing compound to allow the formation of a bead against the cylindrical lateral wall in a transport and/or assembly configuration of the sealing device. The bead being movable into the seat by a scraping action exerted by the collar during the assembly of the shield. 1. A sealing device for a wheel hub unit , the sealing device configured to form a static seal to protect the wheel hub unit from environmental contaminants , the sealing device comprising:a shield, made of metal that is coupled to a collar of the wheel hub unit, the shield having a cylindrical lateral mounting wall pressed into the collar with radial interference, further comprising:in combination, an annular seat with a blind end formed in the cylindrical lateral wall, anda sealing gasket positioned inside the seat and compressed radially between the groove and the collar and formed by a sealing compound to allow the formation of a bead against the cylindrical lateral wall in a transport and/or assembly configuration of the sealing device, the bead being movable into the seat by a scraping action exerted by the collar during the assembly of the shield.2. The sealing device according to claim 1 , wherein the bead has a greater volume than the volume of the seat. This application claims priority to Italian patent application no. 102018000008436 filed on Sep. 10, 2018, the contents of which are fully incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to a sealing device for a wheel hub unit. ...

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Номер записи: 78
12-03-2020 дата публикации

SEALING DEVICE FOR A WHEEL HUB UNIT

Номер: US20200079149A1
Автор: Duch Daniele, Nastasi Antonia
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A sealing device for a wheel hub unit configured to form a static seal to protect the wheel hub unit from environmental contaminants. The sealing device including a metal shield that is coupled to a collar of the wheel hub unit, and has an end wall, a cylindrical lateral wall integral with, and orthogonal to, the end wall. The lateral wall has twice the thickness of the end wall in order to impart stiffness to the metal shield, and a stop edge integral with the cylindrical lateral wall on the opposite side to the end wall, for bearing axially against the collar; a sealing gasket formed by a silicone-based sealing compound being provided to allow the formation of a bead against a cylindrical lateral wall in an assembly configuration of the sealing device. 1. A sealing device for a wheel hub unit , the sealing device configured to form a static seal to protect the wheel hub unit from environmental contaminants , and comprising:a metal shield coupled to a collar of the wheel hub unit, and having an end wall, a cylindrical lateral wall integral with, and orthogonal to, the end wall, the lateral wall having twice the thickness of the end wall in order to impart stiffness to the metal shield, and a stop edge integral with the cylindrical lateral wall on the opposite side to the end wall, for bearing axially against the collar; anda sealing gasket formed by a silicone-based sealing compound to allow the formation of a bead against the collar in a transport and/or assembly configuration of the sealing device, and the formation of a mass distributed between the metal shield and the collar in an assembled configuration of the sealing device with the wheel hub unit.2. The sealing device according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing gasket is formed by a silicone-based sealing compound that allows the formation of a bead against the cylindrical lateral wall in an assembled configuration of the sealing device claim 1 , and the formation of a mass spread and distributed between the ...

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Номер записи: 79
12-03-2020 дата публикации

LOW-FRICTION SEALING DEVICE FOR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES CONNECTED TO CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINTS

Номер: US20200079150A1
Автор: Barberis Giorgio, Nosenzo Fabio
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A sealing device for wheel hubs connected to constant-velocity joints including a first sealing assembly arranged between inner and outer rings of the wheel hub, and a second sealing assembly mounted on the inner ring and straddling the wheel hub and an outer ring of the constant-velocity joint. The first sealing assembly has a signal generating element having an annular insert mounted externally on a shield facing the constant-velocity joint and extending axially projecting above part of an annular step formed, on the same side as the constant-velocity joint, on a radially outer side surface of the inner ring, in a position immediately adjacent to the sleeve portion of the first shield. The second sealing assembly includes a tubular support keyed onto the inner ring by its first end on the outside edge folded in the manner of an L and shaped to engage inside the annular insert. 1. A sealing device for wheel hubs connected to constant-velocity joints , comprising:a first sealing assembly disposed between an inner ring and an outer ring of the wheel hub, anda second sealing assembly mounted on the inner ring and arranged straddling the wheel hub and an outer ring of the constant-velocity joint; wherein:the first sealing assembly includes a first shield fixed by a respective sleeve portion to the inner ring of the wheel hub and having a respective flange portion that extends radially projecting from the sleeve portion, and a signal generating element consisting of an annular insert mounted externally on the flange portion facing the constant-velocity joint and extending axially projecting above part of an annular step formed, on the same side as the constant-velocity joint, on a radially outer side surface of the inner ring, in a position immediately adjacent to the sleeve portion of the first shield; whereinthe second sealing assembly includes a tubular support having a first end,wherein the tubular support is integrally keyed onto the inner ring; the first end of ...

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Номер записи: 80
30-03-2017 дата публикации

SEALING DEVICE FOR A HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170087934A1
Автор: Duch Daniele, Morello Fausto
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A sealing device for a hub bearing assembly, equipped with a rolling bearing unit, a circular metal shield, a radially extending end wall and a double cylindrical lateral wall fixed to and practically orthogonal to the end wall, formed by a first cylindrical lateral wall and a second cylindrical lateral wall. The metal shield is angularly coupled to a radially outer ring of the bearing. The second cylindrical lateral wall is connected in a fixed manner to a radially outer edge adapted to cover an axially inner surface of the terminal edge that is potentially subject to oxidation phenomena with the consequent formation of a layer of rust. 1. A sealing device for a hub bearing assembly equipped with a rolling bearing unit , the sealing device comprising:a circular metal shield,a radially extending end wall, anda double cylindrical lateral wall fixed to and orthogonal to the end wall, the lateral wall being formed by a first cylindrical lateral wall and a second cylindrical lateral wall, the metal shield being angularly coupled to a radially outer ring of the bearing unit by means of the stable contact between a radially inner lateral surface of an axially inner terminal edge of the radially outer ring and the lateral surface of the second cylindrical lateral wall, whereinthe second cylindrical lateral wall is connected in a fixed manner to a radially outer edge adapted to cover an axially inner surface of the terminal edge that is subject to oxidation phenomena and the consequent formation of a layer of rust.2. The sealing device according to claim 1 , further comprising a sealant fluid adapted to be applied to one of the axially inner surface of the terminal edge of the outer ring and the radially outer edge of the shield.3. The sealing device according to claim 1 , wherein the first cylindrical lateral wall and the second cylindrical lateral wall are fixed to one another and bent back fully on to one another through an angle substantially equal to 180°.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 81
09-04-2015 дата публикации

Drip element sealing device, in particular for rolling bearings

Номер: US20150098670A1
Автор: Carmelo Gullì
Принадлежит: SKF AB

A sealing device including a first annular rotating shield, a second annular shield, fixed and arranged in front of the first shield for delimiting therebetween a first annular chamber and a sealing ring provided with at least a first and a second annular lips that extend axially and radially project from a flange portion of the second shield and towards a flange portion of the first shield, inside the annular chamber. At least one of the first and second lips cooperates with the flange portion of the first shield without touching it for defining a first dynamic labyrinth seal therewith. The first shield integrally supports a third annular lip that extends projecting from the first shield towards one of the first and second lips without touching it for defining a second dynamic labyrinth seal between the first and second shield and inside the annular chamber.

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Номер записи: 82
26-06-2014 дата публикации

OUTBOARD SEALING SYSTEM FOR A HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE WHEEL END ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140175861A1
Автор: Dharaiya Dhawal, White Jay D.
Принадлежит: HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C.

An outboard sealing system cooperates with components of a heavy-duty vehicle wheel end assembly to retain lubricant in the assembly. The sealing system includes a seal that is disposed axially between an outboard bearing and a hubcap of a wheel end assembly. The seal also extends radially between an axle spindle nut and a surface of a bore formed in the hub of the wheel end assembly. The seal forms a barrier between the outboard bearing and the hubcap to reduce a flow of lubricant from a hub cavity into the hubcap. The sealing system retains lubricant in the wheel end assembly, prevents contaminants from entering the wheel end assembly, and retains the relative position of the outboard bearing in the hub during servicing. The sealing system preferably includes an additional barrier that reduces corrosion at the interface of the hubcap and an outboard face of the hub. 1. An outboard sealing system for a heavy-duty vehicle wheel end assembly , said wheel end assembly including an inboard bearing and an outboard bearing being immovably mounted on an outboard end of an axle spindle , a hub being rotatably mounted on said inboard and outboard bearings , an axle spindle nut threadably engaging said axle spindle and abutting the outboard bearing , and a hubcap being mounted on an outboard end of said hub , said outboard sealing system comprising:a seal being disposed axially between said outboard bearing and said hubcap and extending radially between said axle spindle nut and a surface of a bore formed in said hub, whereby said seal reduces a flow of lubricant from a cavity formed in said hub into said hubcap.2. The outboard sealing system for a heavy-duty vehicle wheel end assembly of claim 1 , wherein said seal includes a core being formed of a rigid material claim 1 , and includes an elastomeric member being bonded to said core claim 1 , said elastomeric member being formed of at least one of an elastomer and a polymer.3. The outboard sealing system for a heavy-duty ...

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Номер записи: 83
26-03-2020 дата публикации

Hub Bearing System

Номер: US20200094619A1
Автор: Breeze Ian
Принадлежит: Bowman International Limited

There is disclosed a hub bearing assembly having a housing having an internal cylindrical opening; an annular bearing accommodated within the cylindrical opening of the housing; and a cylindrical pin accommodated within the annular bearing, wherein the housing and the cylindrical pin rotate relative to each other. 1. A hub bearing assembly comprising:a housing having an internal cylindrical opening;an annular bearing accommodated within the cylindrical opening of the housing; anda cylindrical pin accommodated within the annular bearing,wherein the housing and the cylindrical pin rotate relative to each other.2. The hub bearing assembly of wherein the housing has an annular groove within the cylindrical opening claim 1 , and further comprising a thrust washer accommodated within the annular groove.3. The hub bearing assembly of wherein the annular bearing is fixed so that it rotates with the hub relative to the pin or so that it rotates with the pin relative to the hub.4. The hub bearing assembly of wherein the annular bearing is accommodated between the housing and the cylindrical pin as an independent body.5. The hub bearing assembly of wherein the housing and the cylindrical pin rotate in the same direction or in opposite directions.6. The hub bearing assembly of configured to minimise relative rotation between the housing and the cylindrical pin about the two axes perpendicular to their common axis of rotation.7. The hub bearing assembly of wherein the annular bearing has a finite length in the direction of the common axis of rotation.8. The hub bearing assembly of configured to minimise relative linear motion of the housing and the cylindrical pin along the common axis of rotation.9. The hub bearing assembly of configured to minimise relative linear motion of the housing and the cylindrical pin along the two axes perpendicular to their common axis of rotation.10. The hub bearing assembly of configured to minimise the linear motion of the housing and the ...

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Номер записи: 84
12-04-2018 дата публикации

BICYCLE HUB ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180099526A1
Автор: Koshiyama Kazuki, Nakajima Jun
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The bicycle hub assembly includes a hub axle, a hub body, a bearing unit, a lock member, and a tool engagement member. The bearing unit is configured to rotatably support the hub body around the hub axle with respect to the rotational center axis. The bearing unit includes an outer race, an inner race and a plurality of rolling members. The lock member prevents the inner race of the bearing unit from rotating relative to the hub axle. The tool engagement member is configured to rotate the inner race of the bearing unit relative to the hub axle. 1. A bicycle hub assembly comprising:a hub axle having a first end, a second end opposite to the first end in an axial direction parallel to a rotational center axis of the bicycle hub assembly and an axle threaded portion formed on at least one of the first end and the second end;a hub body rotatably supported around the hub axle with respect to the rotational center axis;a bearing unit configured to rotatably support the hub body around the hub axle with respect to the rotational center axis and including an outer race, an inner race and a plurality of rolling members disposed between the outer race and the inner race, the inner race having a first torque-transmitting portion and a bearing threaded portion configured to threadedly engage with the axle threaded portion of the hub axle;a lock member configured to prevent the inner race of the bearing unit from rotating relative to the hub axle in a state where the bearing unit and the lock member are mounted to the hub axle, the lock member having a first tool-engagement portion and a lock-member threaded portion configured to threadedly engage with the axle threaded portion; anda tool engagement member configured to rotate the inner race of the bearing unit relative to the hub axle and having a second tool-engagement portion and a second torque-transmitting portion configured to engage with the first torque-transmitting portion of the inner race.2. The bicycle hub assembly ...

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Номер записи: 85
03-07-2014 дата публикации

Wheel Bearing Assembly

Номер: US20140183932A1
Автор: Baik Seung-Hwan, Lee Doo-Ha, SONG Jae Myeong
Принадлежит: ILJIN BEARING

The present invention discloses a wheel bearing assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include: an outer race in which a plurality of rows of track portions are formed at an inner side thereof; a hub that is coaxially disposed with the outer race to be rotatably disposed in the outer race; an inner race that is engaged with one side outside surface of the hub to rotate together with the hub; and rollers that are interposed between the hub and the outer race and between the inner race and the outer race to be rolled. 1. A wheel bearing assembly , comprising:an outer race in which a plurality of rows of track portions are formed at an inner side thereof;a hub that is coaxially disposed with the outer race to be rotatably disposed in the outer race;an inner race that is engaged with one side outside surface of the hub to rotate together with the hub; androllers that are interposed between the hub and the outer race and between the inner race and the outer race to be rolled,wherein a hub screw portion and a hub forcible insertion portion that is formed near the hub screw portion are formed on one side external circumferential surface of the hub in a circumferential direction, andan inner race screw portion that is engaged with the hub screw portion and an inner race forcible insertion portion that is forcibly inserted into the hub forcible insertion portion are formed on an interior circumference of the inner race in a circumferential direction.2. The wheel bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hub screw portion is disposed at a vehicle body outer side and the hub forcible insertion portion is disposed at a vehicle body inner side.3. The wheel bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein a length L of the inner race screw portion is formed to be longer than a length Lh of the hub screw portion.4. The wheel bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein a diameter Dt of the hub screw portion is formed to be larger than a diameter Df of the hub ...

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Номер записи: 86
23-04-2015 дата публикации

Aircraft Wheel Bearing Arrangement

Номер: US20150108822A1
Автор: Perkins Scott
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A bearing arrangement for an aircraft landing gear wheel is provided that effectively supports the wheel on an axle while maximizing internal wheel volume available for mounting non-engine drive means used to power the wheel and/or brakes or other structures within the maximized wheel volume. The bearing arrangement is preferably employed with a two-part aircraft wheel mounted on a landing gear axle and includes bearing structures located only on wheel sections adjacent to the axle. A specifically configured cantilevered joint portion of inboard and outboard wheel sections supports weight and loads bearing structures, eliminating the need for and space required by a high speed bearing. Stiffness necessary for strength and structural integrity is provided by the materials selected to form the wheel sections. 1. A bearing arrangement for an aircraft landing gear wheel comprising an aircraft wheel structure with inboard and outboard wheel sections rotatably mounted on an aircraft landing gear axle to support a tire and at least one bearing element connectedly supporting said inboard and outboard wheel sections , wherein one of said at least one bearing elements is positioned in weight bearing relationship with axial portions of each of said inboard and outboard wheel sections at a location adjacent to said axle to define a maximum volume within said wheel means between said axle and said tire.2. The bearing arrangement of claim 1 , wherein said wheel structure further comprises a cantilevered joint adjacent to said wheel axle removably connecting an axial extension of said inboard wheel section axial portion to an axial extension of said outboard wheel section axial portion claim 1 , wherein said axial extensions form a cantilevered structure to hold said one bearing element.3. The bearing arrangement of claim 2 , wherein said cantilevered joint comprises said one bearing element interposed between said axial extension of said inboard wheel section and said axial ...

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Номер записи: 87
21-04-2016 дата публикации

WHEEL BEARING RETAINER AND METHODS THEREOF

Номер: US20160107480A1
Автор: Ravenna Peter, Ryner Cory A.
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A knuckle-hub assembly, comprising: a knuckle, wherein the knuckle includes an inner radial surface defining a passage, wherein the inner radial surface comprises a first radial recess located in an intermediate region along a longitudinal axis of the passage; a wheel bearing, wherein the wheel bearing includes an outer radial surface defining a second radial recess that is located in an intermediate region along the length of the bearing, wherein the first radial recess of the knuckle is generally axially-aligned with the second radial recess upon installation of the bearing in the passage of the knuckle; and a retainer arranged within both of the first radial recess of the knuckle and the second radial recess of the wheel bearing upon installation of the bearing in the passage of the knuckle, and the retainer has a generally constant cross-sectional profile about its circumference and includes an inner wall surface that has a first portion and a second portion and the first portion and the second portion are disposed at an angle relative to each other. 15-. (canceled)6. The method of claim 12 , wherein the retainer cross-section of the retainer is characterized by a length and a thickness claim 12 , and the ratio of length to thickness of the retainer is about 1:1 or more.711-. (canceled)12. A method for assembling a knuckle-hub assembly claim 12 , comprising the steps of:i. inserting a retainer in a first radial recess located in an inner radial surface of a knuckle or in a second radial recess located on an outer radial surface of a wheel bearing, wherein the retainer is ring-shaped and some of the retainer extends outside of the first and second recesses;ii. sliding the wheel hub into a passage of the knuckle wherein the retainer is compressed so that it is entirely positioned in either one of the first recess or the second recess;iii. attaching the wheel hub to the knuckle by substantially juxtaposing the first recess with the second recesses, wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 88
23-04-2015 дата публикации

WHEEL BEARING DEVICE

Номер: US20150110432A1
Автор: TAKAMATSU Kazuki, WAKISAKA Teruyuki
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A sealing device includes a core metal that is fitted to the outer ring, and a sealing member that is fixed to the core metal. The core metal has a cylindrical portion that is fitted to the inner periphery of an end portion of the outer ring, an outer annular portion, and an inner annular portion. The sealing member has a covering portion that covers the outer annular portion and the cylindrical portion, and a space is formed between the covering portion and the flange. The sealing member further has an inner lip portion, and an outer lip portion. The covering portion has a deformed portion used to enlarge the space to suppress stagnation of water in the space. 1. A wheel bearing device comprising:an inner ring having a flange;an outer ring located radially outward of the inner ring;rolling elements disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring; anda sealing device that prevents foreign matter from entering an inside of a bearing, in which the rolling elements are located, whereinthe sealing device includes a core metal that is fitted to the outer ring, and a sealing member that is fixed to the core metal,the core metal has a cylindrical portion that is fitted to an inner periphery of an end portion of the outer ring, an outer annular portion that extends radially outward from the cylindrical portion and that is brought into contact with an end face of the outer ring, and an inner annular portion that extends radially inward from the cylindrical portion,the sealing member has a covering portion that covers a flange side-portion of the outer annular portion and an inner peripheral side portion of the cylindrical portion, a space being formed between the covering portion and a side face of the flange, the sealing member having an inner lip portion that extends from the inner annular portion toward the flange and is in sliding contact with an inner seal face of the flange, and an outer lip portion that extends from the outer annular portion toward the flange, a ...

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Номер записи: 89
20-04-2017 дата публикации

ROLLING BEARING UNIT WITH ROTATIONAL SPEED DETECTING DEVICE

Номер: US20170108049A1
Автор: NAKAMURA Yuji
Принадлежит: NSK LTD.

There is provided a structure capable of sufficiently securing sealing performance by a cap (). In a state where a fitting insert () formed of a nonmagnetic material having a bottomed cylindrical shape is fixed to an inner diameter side of a cap cylindrical part () constituting a cap body () formed of a synthetic resin having a bottomed cylindrical shape, an axially outboard end opening of a through-hole () formed in a cap bottom part () of the cap body () is closed by an axially inboard surface of an insert bottom part () of the fitting insert (). An outer circumferential surface of an insert cylindrical part () of the fitting insert () is directly fitted into and fixed to an inner circumferential surface of an axially inboard end of an outer ring (). 1. A rolling bearing unit with a rotational speed detecting device , the rolling bearing unit comprising:an outer ring which includes double rows of outer ring raceways on an inner circumferential surface thereof and is not rotatable when used;a hub which includes double rows of inner ring raceways on an outer circumferential surface thereof, is supported concentrically with the outer ring at an inner diameter side of the outer ring and is provided with a rotation-side flange for supporting a wheel at a portion of an outer circumferential surface which axially protrudes outward with respect to an axially outboard end of the outer ring;a plurality of rolling elements which are rollably provided for each row between the outer ring raceways and the inner ring raceways, respectively;an annular encoder which is configured by alternately changing magnetic characteristics on an axially inboard surface thereof and is supported to an axially inboard end of the hub concentrically with the hub;a cap which is mounted on an axially inboard end of the outer ring and closes an axially inboard end opening of the outer ring; a sensor which is provided to face a detected surface of the encoder and configured to change an output signal ...

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Номер записи: 90
28-04-2016 дата публикации

HUB-BEARING UNIT WITH A SEALING DEVICE

Номер: US20160114624A1
Автор: Morello Fausto, Serafini Andrea
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A hub-bearing unit for rotatably is provided with a stationary radially outer ring, a radially inner ring, an annular gasket, and a second metal insert. The radially inner ring includes a flange for mounting a wheel and a sealing device having a first metal insert, annular shaped, steadily fixed at an end portion of the outer ring facing the flange. The annular gasket includes a plurality of elastomeric sealing lips and steadily fixed to the metal insert. The second metal insert is steadily fixed on an axial cylindrical surface of the inner ring. The gasket presents a first axial contacting lip. The first axial contacting lip slidingly contacts a substantially frustoconical portion of the metal insert. 1. A hub-bearing unit for rotatably mounting a wheel to a vehicle , the unit having an axis of rotation and comprising:a radially outer ring, stationary;a radially inner ring, which is rotatable about the axis of rotation and provides a flange extending in a radially outer direction for mounting a wheel;a plurality of rolling bodies interposed between the outer and inner rings; anda sealing device comprising a first metal insert, having an annular shape, steadily fixed at an end portion of the outer ring facing the flange, an annular gasket, having a plurality of elastomeric sealing lips and steadily fixed to the metal insert, and a second metal insert, steadily fixed on an axial cylindrical surface of the inner ring,wherein the gasket presents a first axial contacting lip, which slidingly contacts a substantially frustoconical portion of the metal insert,wherein the axial positioning of the metal insert is ensured by the contact of a substantially radial portion against a radial surface of the flange,wherein the flange forms an annular protrusion, which projects in an axially internal direction and presents a radially internal surface, the radially internal surface being one of cylindrical or frustoconical shaped, exposed towards the rotation axis,wherein the axial ...

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Номер записи: 91
28-04-2016 дата публикации

WHEEL ASSEMBLY SEAL

Номер: US20160114625A1
Автор: Gobbs Lane R., Hansen Derek L., Pitman Kenneth P.
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A wheel assembly includes a spindle; a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle; a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the spindle, the wheel hub, and the seal defining a sealed cavity, the seal coupled to an inner end of the wheel hub and a mounting flange of the spindle; and a bearing mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub within the sealed cavity, the wheel hub configured to rotate on the bearing relative to the spindle. 1. A wheel assembly comprising:a spindle;a wheel hub rotatable relative to the spindle;a seal mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub, the spindle, the wheel hub, and the seal defining a sealed cavity, the seal coupled to an inner end of the wheel hub and a mounting flange of the spindle; anda bearing mounted between the spindle and the wheel hub within the sealed cavity, the wheel hub configured to rotate on the bearing relative to the spindle.2. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seal is coupled to a seal mounting surface defined on the inner end of the wheel hub claim 1 , the seal mounting surface facing an axial direction.3. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seal is coupled to a seal mounting surface defined on the mounting flange of the spindle claim 1 , the seal mounting surface facing an axial direction.4. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of bolts coupling the seal to the inner end of the wheel hub and the mounting flange of the spindle.5. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the seal comprises:a first O-ring contacting the inner end of the wheel hub; anda second O-ring contacting the mounting flange of the spindle.6. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a brake assembly coupled to the wheel hub and the spindle outside of the sealed cavity.7. The wheel assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a cover coupled to the wheel hub claim 1 , the cover further defining the sealed cavity claim 1 , wherein a check valve is mounted in a check valve bore ...

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Номер записи: 92
10-07-2014 дата публикации

BEARING UNIT FOR A VEHICLE WHEEL

Номер: US20140193107A1
Автор: Baratti Paolo, Serafini Andrea
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A bearing unit having an axis of rotation and provided with a stationary ring and a rotatable ring arranged coaxially with respect to one another, a magnetic encoder fixed onto the inner ring and extending in front of an annular surface of the stationary ring; and a protective cover mounted on the external ring to protect the encoder and close off a space defined between the two rings; an annular channel being formed in the stationary ring and sealing means being arranged between the side wall and the axial lug within the annular channel so as to seal the cover and prevent the infiltration of impurities between the cover and the axial lug. 111. A bearing unit () for a vehicle wheel , the bearing unit () having an axis of rotation (A) and comprising:{'b': 10', '14', '12', '14', '14', '15, 'a radially outer stationary ring () provided with a tubular axial lug (′) delimited by an outer cylindrical surface (), and with a flange () transverse to the axis of rotation (A) and axially delimited, on the side where the axial lug (′) is located, by an axial front surface ();'}{'b': 20', '10', '3, 'a radially inner rotatable ring () defining, together with the stationary ring (), a space ();'}{'b': 30', '20', '3', '14, 'an encoder () fixed onto the inner ring () and extending outside of the space () and in front of the axial lug (′); and'}{'b': 40', '14', '30', '3', '42', '12, 'a protective cover () mounted on the axial lug (′) so as to protect the encoder () and close off the space () and having a side wall () mounted on the outer cylindrical surface (); wherein'}{'b': 10', '16', '15', '17, 'the stationary ring () provides a first shaped annular channel () formed through the axial surface () and delimited axially by a bottom surface (); wherein'}{'b': 18', '18', '42', '14, 'a second annular channel ()(′) is arranged between the side wall () and the axial lug (′); wherein'}{'b': 42', '40', '43', '17', '16, 'the side wall () of the cover () is provided with an edge () arranged ...

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Номер записи: 93
17-07-2014 дата публикации

Lightweight Hub Unit With integrated Bearing Rings And Process For Its Manufacture

Номер: US20140197677A1
Автор: OLIVIERI Davide Antonio, Sguotti Laura
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A hub unit is provided with a hub made of an aluminum alloy for plastic processing, which forms, in a single piece, an axially extending cylindrical portion and a radial flange; two bearing rings are mounted axially aligned around the cylindrical portion, an axially inner edge of the cylindrical portion is plastically deformed in a radially outer direction against the axially inner bearing ring. 1. A hub unit with integrated bearing rings , the unit comprising:a hub forming, in a single piece:a cylindrical portion extending in an axial direction,a flange extending radially outwardly from an axially outer end of the cylindrical portion, anda first and a second bearing ring mounted axially aligned around the cylindrical portion, wherein the second bearing ring is axially inner with respect to the first bearing ring and provides an end face facing an axially inner direction;the cylindrical portion forming an axially inner end edge plastically deformed in a radially outer direction against the end face of the second bearing ring;characterized in that the hub is made of a wrought aluminum alloy.2. A unit according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum alloy is an alloy of the 6000 series.3. A unit according to claim 2 , wherein the aluminum alloy is an alloy selected from the group comprising the following alloys: 6061; 6082.4. A method of manufacturing a hub with integrated bearing rings claim 2 , the method comprising the steps of: a cylindrical portion extending in an axial direction and providing an axially inner tubular end, and', 'a flange extending radially outwardly from an axially outer end of the cylindrical portion, and, 'a) forging a hub in a single piece of wrought aluminum alloy, the hub formingb) subjecting the forged hub to a hardening heat treatment;c) fitting a first and a second bearing ring axially aligned around the cylindrical portion of the hub, so that the second ring is axially inner and provides an end face facing an axially inner direction, and the ...

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Номер записи: 94
17-07-2014 дата публикации

LIGHTWEIGHT HUB UNIT WITH INTEGRATED BEARING RINGS AND PROCESSES FOR ITS MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20140197678A1
Автор: OLIVIERI Davide Antonio, Sguotti Laura, van Riet Jan Arie Pieter
Принадлежит: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF

A hub unit includes a hub of light material forming a cylindrical portion, a flange and a radial recess having a surface facing the flange, and two bearing rings axially aligned around the cylindrical portion of the hub; a sleeve locking device is radially interposed between the cylindrical portion of the hub and the bearing rings, and comprises a retaining portion engaged in the radial recess of the hub, a terminal edge which preloads the bearing rings, and one or two cuts extending in an axial direction. 1. A hub unit with integrated bearing rings , the unit comprising: a cylindrical portion extending in an axial direction,', 'a flange extending in a radially outwardly direction from an axially outer end of the cylindrical portion, and, 'a hub, made of a first material and forming, in a single pieceat least one radial recess having a surface facing the flange;a first and a second bearing ring, made of a second material different from the first material, the bearing rings being mounted axially aligned around the cylindrical portion, wherein the second bearing ring is axially inner with respect to the first bearing ring and provides an end face facing an axially inner direction; at least one retaining portion projecting in a radially inward direction and engaged in the radial recess of the hub,', 'an axially inner end edge, plastically deformed in a radially outer direction against the end face of the second bearing ring, and', 'at least one cut extending axially along the locking sleeve device., 'a sleeve locking device, radially interposed between the cylindrical portion of the hub and said bearing rings, the sleeve locking device providing2. A hub unit according to claim 1 , wherein the sleeve locking device comprises a single tubular element which provides said cut.3. A hub unit according to claim 2 , wherein the sleeve locking device provides two opposite axial ends claim 2 , and said cut extends along the entire sleeve locking device from one axial end to the ...

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Номер записи: 95
17-07-2014 дата публикации

Controlled Lubricant Volume Seal Housing

Номер: US20140197679A1
Автор: Douville Matthew, Morman Todd R., Tressel Stephen
Принадлежит: Siemens Industry, Inc.

A mechanical drive seal housing includes a lubricant reservoir to supplement the amount of available lubricant. The lubricant is used to cool a seal having two halves. The seal halves include complimentary textures configured to move and retain lubricant. A drive axle includes a stationary shaft and a wheel hub rotatably connected to the stationary shaft. A metal face seal is located at an interface between the stationary shaft and the wheel hub. A stationary seal half of the metal face seal is located in a mechanical drive seal housing which includes a lubricant reservoir to supplement the amount of available lubricant. 1. A mechanical drive seal housing comprising:a circular outer diameter;a circular inner diameter;a seal receiving slot located on a first side of the mechanical drive seal housing between the outer diameter and the inner diameter;a lubricant reservoir located adjacent to the seal receiving slot and between the outer diameter and the inner diameter.2. The mechanical drive seal housing of wherein the lubricant reservoir protrudes outward from a second side of the mechanical drive seal housing.3. The mechanical drive seal housing of wherein the lubricant reservoir is sized to contain a predetermined amount of lubricant.4. The mechanical drive seal housing of wherein the predetermined amount of lubricant is an additional amount substantially equal to an amount of lubricant required to fill a cavity of the mechanical drive seal housing above a lubricant fill level.5. The mechanical drive seal housing of wherein the lubricant reservoir is located radially and axially inward of the seal receiving slot.6. The mechanical drive seal housing of wherein the lubricant reservoir protrudes adjacent to a surface of a standing lubricant level.7. The mechanical drive seal housing of wherein the lubricant reservoir protrudes tapered from a first point of zero protrusion to a point of maximum protrusion to a second point of zero protrusion along substantially one-half ...

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Номер записи: 96
13-05-2021 дата публикации

Bearing device having improved sealing mounting structure

Номер: US20210140484A1
Автор: Byung Taek Kim, In Jae Kim
Принадлежит: Iljin Global Co Ltd

There is provided a bearing device in which an inner member and an outer member are connected to each other in a relative rotation relationship through rolling elements. A sealing member may be provided in an end portion of the bearing device so as to prevent an external foreign substance from flowing into the bearing device or prevent lubricant filled in the bearing device from leaking out of the bearing device. The sealing member may comprise a frame constituting a basic body and an elastic sealing portion attached to the frame, and the elastic sealing portion may comprise one or more sealing lips. The one or more sealing lips may comprise a main sealing lip configured to perform a main sealing function and an auxiliary sealing lip located inward of the main sealing lip.

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Номер записи: 97
07-05-2015 дата публикации

THRUST NUT FOR BEARING AGAINST AN AXLE

Номер: US20150125106A1
Автор: Lin Tsai-Chi
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A thrust nut for bearing against an axle includes a nut body, a first race member and a row of rolling elements. The nut body has opposing first and second surfaces and defines a threaded hole therein. The first race member is arranged to face the first surface of the nut body. The nut body serves as a second race member and cooperates with the first race member to co-define an annular track therebetween. The row of rolling elements is disposed in the annular track between the first race member and the nut body. 1. A thrust nut for bearing against an axle , comprising:a nut body having opposing first and second surfaces and defining a threaded hole therein;a first race member facing the first surface of the nut body, wherein the nut body serves as a second race member and cooperates with the first race member to co-define an annular track therebetween; anda row of rolling elements disposed in the annular track between the first race member and the nut body.2. The thrust nut of claim 1 , wherein the rolling elements are spherical rotors.3. The thrust nut of claim 2 , wherein the nut body defines an annular groove in a periphery of the first surface thereof claim 2 , and the first race member defines an annular groove axially opposing to that of the nut body such that the annular track is defined between the nut body and the first race member claim 2 ,4. The thrust nut of claim 1 , further comprising a retainer that is ring-shaped and sandwiched in between the nut body and the first race member so as to hold the rolling elements from interacting one another.5. The thrust nut of claim 1 , wherein the nut body has at its second surface an engaging portion for engaging with a tightening tool.6. The thrust nut of claim 1 , wherein the nut body is formed at its first surface with a shank portion around which the first race member is disposed claim 1 , and the threaded hole of the nut body extends through the shank portion. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention ...

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Номер записи: 98
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Wheel assembly including inner and outer rim coupled hydraulic dampers and related methods

Номер: US20200114682A1
Автор: Zoltan Kemeny
Принадлежит: GACW Inc

A wheel assembly to be coupled to a hub of a vehicle may include an inner rim to be coupled to the hub of the vehicle and an outer rim surrounding the hub. The wheel assembly may also include gas springs operatively coupled between the inner rim and the outer rim to provide a gas suspension for relative movement between said inner rim and said outer rim. The wheel assembly may also include hydraulic dampers operatively coupled between the inner rim and the outer rim.

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Номер записи: 99
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Bicycle Hub Having Unidirectional Transmission Apparatus in Opposite Position

Номер: US20200114684A1
Автор: Chen Po Cheng Adrian
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A bicycle hub includes a housing, in which a first ratchet device, a second ratchet device, and an elastic device are received. The first ratchet device is rotated freely in the housing, and the second ratchet device is fixed to the housing. The first ratchet device has a first ratchet portion, the second ratchet device has a second ratchet portion, and the elastic device urges the first ratchet portion to engage the second ratchet portion of the second ratchet device when the first ratchet device is rotated in a direction. A driving device is connected to the first ratchet device to rotate at an end of the housing while the first and the second ratchet portions are located at an opposite end of the housing. 1. A bicycle hub , comprising:a housing having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, wherein a channel is formed in the housing with opposite ends at the first end and second end respectively;a unidirectional transmission apparatus includes a first ratchet device, a second ratchet device, and an elastic device, wherein the first ratchet device has an axle member and a ratchet member connected to an end of the axle member; the first ratchet device is received in the channel of the housing with the ratchet member adjacent to the second end of the housing and an end of the axle member, which is opposite to the ratchet member, adjacent to the first end of the housing; the second ratchet device is received in the channel of the housing and connected to the housing to rotate with the housing; the second ratchet device is adjacent to the second end of the housing; the first ratchet device has a first ratchet portion on the ratchet member, and the second ratchet device has a second ratchet portion; the elastic device urges one of the first ratchet portion of the first ratchet device and the second ratchet portion of the second ratchet device; anda driving device next to the first end of the housing and connected to the end of the axle member of the ...

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Номер записи: 100