Michael J Heaton

US Patent:

20220341467, Oct 27, 2022

Filed:

Apr 23, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/238292

Inventors:

- Herzogenaurach, DE
Daniel Wuerdinger - Troy MI, US
Michael Heaton - Rock Hill SC, US
Dennis Roffe - Fort Mill SC, US
James Brown - Rock Hill SC, US

Assignee:

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG - Herzogenaurach

International Classification:

F16C 33/78
F16C 33/32
F16C 19/06

Abstract:

A bearing, including: an inner ring defining a first groove; an outer ring including a radially inner surface, the radially inner surface facing an axis of rotation of the bearing, defining a second groove, and defining at least one third groove; a cage radially disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring; a plurality of balls retained by the cage, and disposed in the first groove, and in the second groove; an annular sleeve including a first portion disposed in the third groove; and a resilient element urging the outer ring and the annular sleeve away from each other parallel to the axis of rotation of the bearing.