Abstract:
Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Lagerung für in Gelenkkreuzbüchsen (2) eingesetzte Kreuzgelenkzapfen (1). Dabei stützt sich der Gelenkkreuzzapfen (1) über einen Ansatz (11a) der Anlaufscheibe (10a) an dem Boden (9) der Gelenkkreuzbüchse (2) ab.
Abstract:
A universal joint bearing assembly (20) incorporates an inventive thrust washer (30) molded from plastic. The plastic thrust washer (30) eliminates the metal galling and metal debris that have been found in prior art universal joint bearings. A support notch (38) is formed at radially outer surfaces to support an inner end (40) of needle bearings (28). Resilient members (34) bias the notch (38) against the needle bearings (28) such that the needle bearings (28) are supported on the notch (38) and against a seal (26) at the outer end (42) of the bearing cup (22). The resilient members (34) are compressed when the universal joint is assembled such that the needle bearings (28) operate properly. A central dome extension (36) on the thrust washer (30) insures that the thrust washer (30) is not improperly mounted within the bearing cup (22). An outer face of the thrust washer (30) is formed at an angle (A) such that central portion (50) extend further towards the trunnion (24) than radially outer portions. In a method of assembling a bearing according to the present invention, the thrust washer (30) is initially placed within a bearing cup (22) and the needle bearings (28) are then mounted within the bearing cup (22) as is the seal (26). The thrust washer (30) biases the needle bearings (28) such that they are supported between the thrust washer (30) and a seal (26). The bearing may then be shipped. When the universal joint is finally assembled, the trunnion (24) compresses the resilient members (34). At that time, the needle bearings (28) are free to move axially and the universal joint will operate properly.
Abstract:
An end of life indicator for a universal joint comprises an indicator member (34) that monitors the temperature of the cross member (22) of the universal joint. As the universal joint approaches the end of its life, the cross member (22) exceeds expected temperatures as the bearings begin to wear. At a temperature above the typical operational temperature expected with a properly functioning universal joint, but below the temperature wherein the universal joint could be damaged or seized, a portion of the temperature indicator (39) melts allowing the indicator (34) to move to the actuated position (see Fig. 4). An operator will be able to visually identify the universal joint as approaching the end of its life. In one preferred embodiment, the indicator includes a plug (39) at a position spaced forwardly of the indicator piston (34), with the plug (39) holding the piston (34) at the non-actuated position. When the plug (39) melts, the indicator (34) is spring (35) biased to an outwardly actuated position where the operator will be able to visually identify an actuated indicator.
Abstract:
A bearing support member (12) has two support arms (34, 36) extending in opposite directions along an axis and is adapted for mounting about a stud means (20). A bearing cup (16) is fixed to the rocker arm (10), extending over each support arm. Rolling members (14) are provided within an annulus formed between the support member and the bearing cups such that the rocker arm is free to oscillate rotatably with respect to the bearing support member. The bearing cups have a bottom surface (48) forming an interference fit, axially, with an end surface of the bearing support member such that a preload is applied to the bearing support arm to reduce and control axial play. A protrusion (42) and cutouts facilitating the preload and a method of assembly are also disclosed.
Abstract:
In some embodiments, bearing systems for downhole tools may include rolling bearing systems including a first plurality of bearings disposed between a head washer and an at least substantially planar shaft washer, and a second plurality of bearings disposed between the at least substantially planar shaft washer and the rolling cutter washer. In other embodiments, friction bearing systems for downhole tools may include a tensioner bolt having a complementary nut. A radial bearing may include an annular sleeve sized and shaped to surround the head. A shaft washer may be sized and shaped to surround the head between an enlarged head of the tensioner bolt and the annular sleeve. A bearing element may be configured for positioning proximate the head, the bearing element comprising an upper surface configured for sliding, frictional contact with a lower surface of the shaft washer.
Abstract:
A joint operable to couple a first shaft (25) to a second shaft (55) includes a first yoke (65) coupled to the first shaft and defining a first aperture (105). A second yoke (70) is coupled to the second shaft and defines a second aperture (105). A first bearing (95) is coupled to the first yoke and is at least partially disposed within the first aperture. A second bearing (95) is coupled to the second yoke and is at least partially disposed within the second aperture. A cross member (60) has a first boss (75,85) coupled to the first bearing and a second boss (85,90) coupled to the second bearing. A first resilient member (120) is positioned between the first bearing and the first boss to interconnect the first boss and the first yoke, and a second resilient member (120) is positioned between the second bearing and the second boss to interconnect the second boss and the second yoke.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Lageranordnung (20) für ein Kreuzgelenk, bei dem ein formschlüssig in einer Ringnut (18) einer Gelenkgabel (19) eingesetzter Sicherungsring (16) verstellbar angeordnet ist. Dabei weist sowohl der Sicherungsring (16) als eine zugehörige Kontaktfläche (14) an einem Boden (15) der Gelenkkreuzbüchse (13) eine helixförmig ansteigende Kontaktfläche auf.
Abstract:
A universal joint includes a yoke (16) connected to a cruciform (20) by bearing cup assembly(48). The bearing (10) cup assembly includes a bearing (52) cup, a bearing (50) and an integral seal deflector retainer (60) . The bearing cup assembly is rotatably coupled to a trunnion (44) of the cruciform. The integral seal deflector retainer includes a case (120) engaging the cruciform to retain the bearing assembly on the trunnion.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Dichtungsbaugruppe (1) für eine Zapfenlagerung (2), die einen Ringspalt (6) zwischen der Lagerbüchse (3) und dem Zapfen (4) abdichtet. Die Dichtungsbaugruppe (1) umfasst eine Hauptdichtung (8), der eine Vordichtung (9) vorgelagert ist sowie eine zwischen Wälzkörpern (5) und der Hauptdichtung (8) eingesetzte Tellerfeder (10).
Abstract:
The invention concerns a needle bush or needle case produced without cutting for a thin-walled needle bearing, which is produced without cutting from a cold rolled strip, said strip being a tempering steel having the chemical composition cited in claim 1 and the mechanical parameters mentioned therein. After tempering, a surface hardening of 860 to 880 HV and a core hardening of 550 to 650 HV are achieved.