Patents Assigned to Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
  • HIGH-CYCLE, SHORT RANGE-OF-MOTION LINKAGE APPARATUS FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20160258315
    Abstract: A high-cycle, short range-of-motion linkage apparatus for actuation of a turbofan engine component includes a pivot member having a head portion and a stem, and an actuator moveable between a first and second position. An actuator first end defines a receiving portion into which the stem is removably secured. An actuator second end defines a coupling member pivotally connected to a turbofan engine structural member and moveable between a first and second position corresponding to the actuator first and second positions. A spherical plain bearing pivotally connects the pivot member head to the turbofan engine component and includes an inner member, an outer member swaged around the inner member and disposed between the inner member and the head of the pivot member, and a liner disposed between the inner and outer members. The outer member defines a range of motion in relation to the inner member up to 90°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Vintinner, Samuel A. Nunn
  • ROLLER FOR A FUEL PUMP ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20160201630
    Abstract: A roller for a mechanical fuel pump assembly includes an elongate body extending from a first axial end to a second axial end of the elongate body over an overall length of the elongate body. The elongate body defines an effective length that is less than the overall length. The elongate body defines a uniform circular cross section over a second length of the elongate body. The second length is 75 to 90 percent of the effective length and the second length extends between a first plane and a second plane. A first area of reduced cross section extends axially outward from the first plane to a third plane located axially inward of the first axial end; and a second area of reduced cross section extends axially outward from the second plane to a fourth plane located axially inward of the second axial end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Kelvin M. Smith
  • SEAL FOR SELF ALIGNING ROLLER BEARING
    Publication number: 20160186813
    Abstract: A seal for a bearing includes an annular retaining ring defining a first radially innermost portion and a first radially outer end; and a resilient ring defining a second radially innermost portion and a second radially outer end. The first radially innermost portion and the second radially innermost portion are aligned with one another and together define a securing root of the seal. The root is adapted to seat in a groove of an inner ring of the bearing. The resilient ring projects radially outward from the annular retaining ring. The resilient ring is more flexible than the annular retaining ring. The second radially outer end defines a sealing surface adapted to slidingly engage an inner bearing surface of an outer ring of the bearing. The first radially outer end of the retaining ring terminates between the first radially innermost portion and the second radially outer end of the resilient ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Murphy, Dean P. Johnston
  • Swaged bearing assembly with a flange mounted thereon
    Patent number: 9371861
    Abstract: A swaged bearing assembly includes a flange mounted thereon. A bearing inner member has an outer surface at least a portion of which defines an outer engagement surface. A bearing outer member is swaged around the inner member and the inner member is misalignable and rotatable in relation to the outer member. The outer member has an outer surface and an inner surface at least a portion of which defines an inner engagement surface. An area of engagement is defined by an interface of the inner engagement surface of the outer member and the outer engagement surface of the inner member. A flange is mounted on the outer surface of the outer member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Philippe Charmillot
  • SPHERICAL BEARING WITH ANNULAR SEAL HAVING AN AUXILIARY SEAL LEG EXTENDING THEREFROM
    Publication number: 20160169284
    Abstract: A seal for a spherical bearing has an annular body portion having an arcuate cross section extending between a first axial end and a second axial end. The second axial end is positioned radially outward from the first axial end. The seal includes retaining ring positioned proximate the second end. The seal includes a scraper seal extending radially inward from the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: D'Artagnan Clark, James Voisine
  • CAM FOLLOWER WITH TIRE HAVING AXIAL MOVEMENT MITIGATION FEATURES
    Publication number: 20160160922
    Abstract: A bearing assembly for a cam follower assembly for a ram assembly for a metal can production necker includes two or more bearings. Each of the bearing includes an inner ring positioned within an outer ring and a plurality of rolling elements positioned therebetween. The bearing assembly includes a tire press fit on the outer rings of the bearings. The tire has an elongate body portion that extends between a first radially inward projecting shoulder and a second radially inward projecting shoulder. A radially inward facing surface extends between the first radially inward projecting shoulder and the second radially inward projecting shoulder. The first radially inward projecting shoulder extends further radially inward than the second radially inward projecting shoulder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Pallini, Bradley T. Smith
  • Spherical bearing with sealing member member
    Patent number: 9316257
    Abstract: A sealed spherical bearing includes a ball disposed in a race, an annular seal extending between the race and the ball, and a retainer secured to the seal. A retainer first leg axially outward facing surface is secured to a seal first leg axially inward facing surface, and a retainer second leg radially inward facing surface is secured to a seal first leg radially outward facing surface. The retainer and the seal are separately formed elements. The retainer and the seal secured thereto is press-fit into a first annular groove of the race such that a first groove radially inward facing surface engages a retainer second leg radially outward facing surface, a first groove axially outward facing surface engages a retainer first leg axially inward facing surface, and the retainer is fixed relative to the race.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Harper, Andrew Henn
  • SEGMENTED OUTER RING FOR A BEARING FOR MITIGATING TORQUE DEGRADATION
    Publication number: 20160097425
    Abstract: An outer ring for a bearing includes an outer sleeve that defines a first exterior surface and a first interior area. The first interior area is defined by a first inner surface. The first inner surface has a first fastener mechanism formed therein. The outer ring includes an inner sleeve that defines a second exterior surface and a second interior area. The second interior area is defined by a second inner surface. The second exterior surface has a second fastener mechanism formed therein. The inner sleeve is removably disposed in the first interior area by selective engagement of the first fastener mechanism with the second fastener mechanism. The outer sleeve surrounds the inner sleeve and extends axially from a first end to a second end thereof. The inner sleeve extends from the first end to the second end of the outer sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Charmillot, Matthias Duenner
  • Non-rhythmically spaced rolling elements for reduction in bearing non-repeatable run-out
    Patent number: 9303689
    Abstract: A rolling element bearing includes an outer member having an outer member interior surface and an outer member exterior surface. The bearing includes an inner member having an inner member interior surface and an inner member exterior surface and a plurality of rolling elements disposed between the inner member and the outer member. The bearing includes a plurality of random-length slug separators. The separators are of a first length, a second length or a third length, which are not equal. One of the plurality of random-length slug separators is disposed adjacent to at least one of the plurality of rolling elements. The plurality of rolling elements are non-rhythmically spaced apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Curtis M. Swartley, Alex Habibvand
  • SELF LUBRICATING CAM FOLLOWER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160091072
    Abstract: A cam follower assembly includes a shaft having a body defining a flanged head having an outer bearing surface extending therefrom. An outer ring is positioned around the shaft thereby forming an annular space there between. A plurality of rollers is positioned in the annular space. A channel extends through the shaft and branches radially outward at an outlet to communicate with the annular space. A lubrication assembly is positioned in the shaft and includes a pressurizing device located upstream of a lubrication reservoir and a metering device positioned downstream of the lubrication reservoir. The lubrication reservoir is in fluid communication with the outlet. The lubrication assembly includes a membrane positioned downstream of the lubrication reservoir. A piercing device is positioned proximate the membrane to pierce the membrane and release a lubricant from the lubrication reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Hartnett, Robert Lugosi
  • TRACK ROLLER BEARINGS WITH ROLLING ELEMENTS OR LINERS
    Publication number: 20160083081
    Abstract: A track roller assembly includes a split inner ring, a split outer ring, a one piece inner ring and/or a one piece outer ring and a liner or plurality of rolling elements engaging therewith, the track roller assembly being disposed in a structure of an Airbus A-350 aircraft, an Airbus A-320 aircraft, an Airbus A320Neo aircraft, an Airbus A330 aircraft, an Airbus A330Neo aircraft, an Airbus A321 aircraft, an Airbus A340 aircraft, and an Airbus A380 aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Cowles, JR., Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen
  • DOUBLE ROW PRELOADED BALL BEARING WITH SPACER BALLS
    Publication number: 20160076585
    Abstract: A ball bearing includes an outer ring having at two outer raceways and an inner ring having two inner raceways. A plurality of balls is disposed in each of the two inner and outer raceways. The plurality of balls include load bearing balls and spacer balls. The spacer balls are disposed between the load bearing balls. Each of the load bearing balls has a single point of contact with each of the two inner and outer raceways. The load bearing balls are preloaded between the outer ring and the inner ring at predetermined force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Alex Habibvand, Deepak Singhal
  • SYSTEM FOR ISOLATING ELECTRICAL CURRENT IN A BEARING FOR USE IN AN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20160076584
    Abstract: A system for isolating electrical current in an aircraft structure includes a first structure a bearing having an outer race and an inner race and a liner disposed therebetween, the outer race having a second structure coupled thereto. A dielectric seal is secured to the outer race and engages the inner race. A conditionally non-conductive gas occupies a sealed chamber that defines a gap between the inner race and the outer race. The gap has a predetermined magnitude sufficient to prevent electrical arcing or current leakage between the inner race and the outer race at a first voltage less than that voltage resulting from a lightning strike; and/or to conduct an electrical current between the inner race and the outer race at a second voltage greater than or equal to the voltage resulting from the lightning strike.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Fruin, Ben Anderson, Maura Simpson, Andrew Henn, Kevin Bryant
  • ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR A LIFT ASSISTING DEVICE AND LINED TRACK ROLLERS USED THEREIN
    Publication number: 20160046363
    Abstract: An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a leading edge of a wing of an aircraft including a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device. The track has first and second outer surfaces and side surfaces. The actuation system includes a shaft rotationally coupled within the wing of the aircraft and operable, in response to flight control signals, to deploy or retract the lift assisting device. The actuation system includes an actuator for actuating the lift assisting device, coupled to the shaft, between a retracted position to a deployed position along an arcuate path. The actuation system includes a plurality of track roller bearings rotatably contacting the first and second outer surfaces of the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The plurality of track roller bearings includes one or more lined track roller assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick S. Gyuricsko, Jay Phoenix, Arnold E. Fredericksen, John H. Cowles, JR.
  • Low friction bearing assembly and link apparatus
    Patent number: 9261132
    Abstract: A link apparatus includes a tubular member that retains 90% of ultimate tensile strength at a temperature of up to 329.44° Celsius (625° Fahrenheit). Two conical adapters are joined to ends of the tubular member. One threaded shank of a rod end is threaded into a right hand threaded base of one conical adapter, and a threaded shank of another rod end is threaded into a left hand threaded base of the other conical adapter. Each rod end has a bearing assembly disposed therein including an outer race, a ball disposed therein, and a low-friction liner disposed between the outer race and ball for mitigating moment loading on the tubular member. The cross-sectional area of the tubular member is at least as great as the cross sectional area of the rod ends. The tubular member is tensionable by rotation relative to the rod ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott McNeil
  • INTEGRATED BEARING ASSEMBLIES FOR GUIDED ATTACK ROCKETS
    Publication number: 20160010685
    Abstract: A guide mechanism, configured for use with a guided attack rocket, includes an inner housing partially disposed in an outer housing. The inner and outer housings each define a forward end and an aft end. A first angular contact bearing is positioned between the outer housing forward end and the inner housing forward end. A second angular contact bearing is positioned between the outer housing aft end and the inner housing aft end. A retaining nut is received over the inner housing forward end. The retaining nut preloads the first and second angular contact bearings. Each of the angular contact bearings includes an inner member disposed within an outer member. The outer member defines an outer raceway and the inner member defines an inner raceway. A plurality of rolling elements is disposed between the outer raceway and the inner raceway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Alex Habibvand
  • Composite annular seal assembly for bearings in aircraft
    Patent number: 9227720
    Abstract: An edge flap arrangement is provided for an aircraft wing and includes a main flap element and an actuator for moving the main flap element relative to the wing. A linkage arrangement supports the main flap element from the aircraft wing for movement relative to the wing, and includes including a drop hinge link arrangement having a fixed strut secured to the aircraft wing and a drop link secured to the main flap element. The fixed strut and drop link are pivotally connected by a hinge point having a bearing installed therein. The bearing includes an outer race, an inner race and an annular seal assembly snap-fit into the outer race. The annular seal assembly includes first and second annular retaining rings and a resilient ring disposed between the first and second annular retaining rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Alex Habibvand
  • Self lubricated spherical transom bearing
    Patent number: 9221475
    Abstract: A suspension system for a rail car has at least two undercarriage members and at least one equalizer bar removably and pivotally secured to and between the two undercarriage members. A spherical bearing has an outer member that surrounds an inner member. The outer member is removably secured to one of the undercarriage members. The inner member is removably secured to the equalizer bar. The outer member defines at least one outer member section having an arcuate interior surface and the inner member defines at least one inner member section having an arcuate exterior surface. A low friction liner is disposed on at least one of the arcuate interior surface or the arcuate exterior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventor: James Voisine
  • BEARING ASSEMBLY HAVING SURFACE PROTRUSIONS AND A SEAL
    Publication number: 20150362019
    Abstract: A bearing assembly has an outer race, which has an arcuate inner surface and an inner member that is partially disposed in the outer member and which has an arcuate outer surface. The inner member has one or more hubs that extend axially from the inner member. The one or more hubs each have one or more circumferentially extending surface depression that is positioned proximate the arcuate outer surface. The one or more hubs each have one or more circumferentially extending surface protrusion that is positioned axially outward beyond the at least one circumferentially extending surface depression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Moises Polanco
  • CAGE FOR HOURGLASS ROLLER BEARINGS
    Publication number: 20150354631
    Abstract: A cage for an hourglass roller bearing includes an annular ring having a first axial face and a second axial face. A plurality of first rails extend from the first axial face and a plurality of second rails extend from the second axial face. The cage includes a plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of pockets is defined by opposing circumferentially facing walls of at least one of adjacent pairs of the first rails and adjacent pairs of the second rails. The circumferentially facing walls are arcuately formed so that each of the plurality of pockets is cylindrical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc.
    Inventor: Alex Habibvand