Abstract: A hybrid bearing may increase heat transfer, bearing load capacity, and bearing life in various applications, including but not limited to radial and axial tilting pad bearings. In the illustrative hybrid bearings, the hybrid bearing may comprise at least one tilt pad that is moveable with respect to a main body and at least one fixed pad that is fixed with respect to the main body. Either the fixed pad or the tilt pad (and/or a surface thereof) may be comprised of a non-metallic material (e.g., a polymer or a ceramic material).

Abstract: A cage and ball sub-assembly, including: an axis of rotation; a cylindrical plastic cage including a circumferentially disposed cage surface, a plurality of indentations extending from the circumferentially disposed cage surface into the cylindrical plastic cage in a first radial direction, and a plurality of pockets, each pocket circumferentially disposed between a respective pair of indentations included in the plurality of indentations; a metal insert including a plurality of support tabs, each support tab embedded in the cylindrical plastic cage, and including a circumferentially disposed portion and a flange extending from the circumferentially disposed portion in a second radial direction; and a plurality of balls disposed within the plurality of pockets. A circular arc, centered on the axis of rotation and orthogonal to the axis of rotation, passes through in sequence: a ball; the cylindrical plastic cage; the first flange of a support tab; and the cylindrical plastic cage.

Abstract: A wheel bearing unit includes an outer ring and first and second inner rings and a plurality of rolling elements disposed between the inner and outer rings. At least one of the inner rings has an annular groove formed between an axially outer end of its radially outer surface a radially outer end of its outwardly facing axial end. A seal element such as an O-ring is mounted in the annular groove, and the O-ring is configured and mounted such that a first portion thereof extends axially outwardly of the first outwardly facing axial end and a second portion of the O-ring extends radially outwardly of the radially outer surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for directing oil to a bearing of a rotatable shaft. A system comprises a bearing race, a nozzle, and an oil catcher. The bearing race defines a first radial passage and a second radial passage axially displaced from the first radial passage. The nozzle is arranged to eject a stream of oil under pressure toward the shaft. The oil catcher is positioned between the bearing race and the shaft. The oil catcher comprises an annular catching flange at least partly defining a catchment region. The oil catcher defines a first channel extending from the catchment region to the first radial passage of the bearing race and a second channel extending from the catchment region to the second radial passage of the bearing race.

Abstract: A sealing device for sealing an annular space constituted by an inside member and an outside member which rotate relatively to each other includes a core metal having a cylindrical portion fitted to one of the inside member and the outside member, and a seal lip member fixed to the core metal and having a plurality of lip portions contacting the other of the inside member and the outside member. The lip portions includes a first lip portion provided at a position closest to the outside and blocking ventilation between the outside and a space existing between the lip portions, and another lip portion provided at a position farther from the outside than the first lip portion. The other lip portion is provided with a through-hole, which is open to front and rear surfaces and allow ventilation, at a position apart from a contact portion with the other member.

Abstract: Provided is a linear motion device having higher rigidity, higher load resistance, and superior guiding precision.

Abstract: A rolling bearing includes an inner ring, an outer ring, a plurality of balls, and a cage that holds the balls. An annular groove for creep suppression is formed in a fitting surface that is fitted on a housing to which an outer ring is attached. The annular groove has a groove bottom portion and a pair of tapered surface portions extending from opposite sides of the groove bottom portion in an axial direction and defining a groove width that is larger toward the fitting surface. In a section including a bearing center line, each of the tapered surface portions has a linear sectional shape inclined to the fitting surface.

Abstract: A rolling-element bearing assembly includes first and second rolled-on surface elements and a plurality of rolling elements arranged therebetween such that the first and second rolled-on surface elements are rotatable relative to each other. A first one of the rolling elements includes a first sensor module having a sensor interface operably connected to a communication interface of a first communication module, and a second one of the rolling elements includes a second sensor module having the sensor interface operably connected to the communication interface of a second communication module. The common sensor interfaces allow different sensors to be used with identical communication modules.

Abstract: An angular contact ball bearing includes an outer ring having an outer diameter D and a first rolling surface and an inner ring having an inner diameter d and a second rolling surface, and no more than one row of balls between the first rolling surface and the second rolling surface, each of the balls having a diameter Dw. The diameter Dw of the balls, the outer diameter D of the outer ring, and the inner diameter d of the inner ring satisfy the relationship: 2 ? D w D - d > 0.7 .

Abstract: A journal bearing includes: a carrier ring; a plurality of bearing pads disposed on a radially inner side of a lower half region of the carrier ring and configured to support a rotor shaft from below; a pair of side plates disposed on both sides of the plurality of bearing pads, with respect to an axial direction of the rotor shaft; and a dam disposed on a radially inner side of the carrier ring, in a downstream section of an upper half region of the carrier ring, and configured to suppress a downstream flow of carried-over oil. A gap is provided between inner peripheral surfaces of the respective side plates and an outer peripheral surface of the rotor shaft, for bringing into communication an outside and a bearing interior space surrounded by the pair of side plates.

Abstract: A transmission shaft and peripheral structure comprises a first rotating shaft, a bearing, a first frame, a second rotating shaft, a second frame, a first gasket and a second gasket. The bearing is connected to the first rotating shaft. The first frame is connected to the bearing. The second rotating shaft is used for driving the first rotating shaft when the second rotating shaft rotates. The second frame is connected to the second rotating shaft. The first gasket is disposed under the bearing to cover the gap below the bearing. The second gasket is disposed above the bearing to cover the gap above the bearing. Silicone oil is filled between the first gasket and the bearing and between the second gasket and the bearing.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement of a helical spur gear which is non-rotatably arranged on a transmission shaft includes two conical sliding bearings configured for support of the transmission shaft. Each of the sliding bearings defines a cone angle, with the cone angle of one of the sliding bearings being different than the cone angle of the other one of the sliding bearings.

Abstract: A bearing support assembly includes a bearing assembly, a housing, and a centering spring. The centering spring is coupled to the bearing assembly and the housing. The centering spring includes a plurality of spiral beams. A first of the plurality of spiral beams is defined by a first end and a second end. The first end and the second end correspond to a first circumferential location that is defined relative to a longitudinal centerline of the bearing support assembly.

Abstract: A unit forming a wheel-hub includes an outer bearing ring that is stationary and a flanged body that is directly connected to a pillar of a vehicle are provided with respective locking surfaces for locking the outer ring inside an assembly seat of the flanged body.

Abstract: A rolling bearing with an inner ring and an outer ring which is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the inner ring, or with an outer ring and an inner ring which is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the outer ring, and with at least one sealing element arranged between the inner ring and the outer ring for sealing an interior of the rolling bearing which can be filled with a lubricant. The rolling bearing includes a conveying element for conveying the lubricant which is arranged on the one of the inner ring and outer ring so as to be rotatable about the rotation axis of the rolling bearing and in such a way that a play exists between the conveying element and the other of the inner ring and outer ring.

Abstract: A radial bearing for transmitting a radial load, including a first radial bearing component defining a first radial bearing surface and an orientable second radial bearing component defining a second radial bearing surface. At least a portion of the first radial bearing surface is provided by a first radial bearing material. A portion of the second radial bearing surface is provided by a second radial bearing material. The first radial bearing component and the second radial bearing component interact to transmit the radial load between the first radial bearing component and the second radial bearing component at a radial load location on the second radial bearing component. The second radial bearing material is provided as the portion of the second radial bearing surface such that the second radial bearing material is concentrated at the radial load location.

Abstract: Bearing assemblies, such as angular contact bearing assemblies, and methods of producing the same are disclosed. One angular contact ball bearing may include an inner ring and an outer ring, the inner ring having an outer raceway and the outer ring having an inner raceway. A plurality rolling elements may be arranged between the outer raceway and the inner raceway. The outer raceway may be formed by an extrusion of the inner ring and/or the inner raceway may be formed by an extrusion of the outer ring. The raceways may be extruded in their final contour, without any cutting.

Abstract: A bearing assembly comprises a housing that includes a first housing surface and a second housing surface. The first and second housing surfaces are substantially axially parallel with respect to a rotor centerline. The bearing assembly also comprises a damped outer race that includes a first outer race surface radially adjacent to and opposing the first housing surface which is located radially interior to the first outer race surface. A second outer race surface is radially adjacent to and opposing the second housing surface which is located radially exterior to the second outer race surface. The housing comprises an oil passage that is configured to provide oil from an outlet to a first space between the first outer race surface and the first housing surface, and configured to provide oil to a second space radially between the second outer race surface and the second housing surface.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a machine tool. The machine tool includes machine base, guide rails, and movable main structure. The movable main structure is slidably disposed on the machine base via the guide rails, and each guide rail has bearing surfaces. The machine tool has X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, the Z-axis is substantially parallel to an axis of a chuck of the machine tool, and the Y-axis is substantially parallel to a sliding direction of the movable main structure. The machine tool characterized in that: normal directions of the bearing surfaces of the guide rails are not parallel to the X-axis, the Y-axis, the Z-axis of the machine tool and a reference line that passes through the guide rails.

Abstract: A machine has first and second members. A bearing has an inner race mounted to the second member and an outer race rotatable relative to the inner race about an axis. A ring holds the outer race. A radial spring extends radially between the ring and the first member. First and second damper rings extending radially between the ring and the first member at first and second axial sides of the radial spring. First and second damping chambers are radially between an outer diameter surface portion of the respective damper rings and an inner diameter surface portion of the first member.