Abstract: Rolling bearing assembly device comprising an outer race, an inner race, a row of rolling elements which is arranged between the outer and inner races, a sleeve mounted in the bore of the inner race, and an elastic preload element capable of transmitting an axial preload to the inner race, the elastic preload element being mounted in direct contact with the inner race and being able to be in contact with an annular axial centring portion of the sleeve. A radial bearing flange of the sleeve extends radially from the axial centring portion towards the outside of the device and bears axially over its entire periphery against the elastic preload element. The rolling bearing assembly device comprises an axial retention means bearing axially over its entire periphery against the radial bearing flange of the sleeve.

Abstract: A rolling bearing assembly device comprising an outer race, an inner race, a row of rolling elements arranged between the outer and inner races, a sleeve mounted in the bore of the inner race, and an elastic preload element capable of applying an axial preload transmitted to the inner race. The elastic preload element is mounted in direct contact with an annular axial centring portion and bearing axially over its entire periphery against a radial bearing flange extending radially from the axial centring portion towards the outside of the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rolling bearing 1 comprising a lower ring 3 mounted inside a lower annular cup 6, an upper ring 2 mounted inside an upper annular cup 7, and at least one row of rolling elements 4 positioned between raceways defined by lower and upper rings. One of the annular cups has at least one annular skirt 6d partly inserted within at least one annular groove 7m provided in the other annular cup, thus forming a sinuous chamber 8, and the sinuous chamber is at least partly filled with at least one waterproof grease material 9.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a suspension bearing device, comprising at least one rolling bearing, a bottom cup and a top cup made of plastic, each in contact with the rolling bearing, and at least one seal suitable for protecting the rolling bearing from ingress of water or of polluting particles. The method is characterized in that it comprises at least one step of positioning a seal made of thermosetting elastomer on a supporting element made of plastic between the bottom cup and the top cup and, for the or each seal made of thermosetting elastomer, a step of curing this seal on its supporting element. The invention also relates to a suspension bearing device and a strut of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The wear compensation device for a gear set comprises a support for attaching the device to an external element, a bearing intended to be mounted on a shaft comprising one of the wheels of the gear set, an eccentric mounted on the bearing and able to move angularly with respect to the support, an actuator mounted axially between the support and the eccentric and able to apply a circumferential force to the said eccentric, and at least one maintaining means for temporarily maintaining the angular indexing of the eccentric relative to the support in an angular position in which the actuator is preloaded between the said eccentric and the said support.

Abstract: The wear compensation device for a gear set comprises a support for attaching the device to an external element, a bearing intended to be mounted on a shaft comprising one of the wheels of the gear set, and an eccentric mounted on the bearing and able to move angularly with respect to the support. The support and the eccentric each delimit an axial opening having a radial dimension greater than the diameter of the bore of the bearing, the opening of the support being situated axially on the side of the opening of the eccentric with regard to the bearing.

Abstract: The rolling bearing, in particular for a power steering mechanism, comprises an inner ring, an outer ring, an elastic sleeve in contact axially and radially with one of said rings, and a housing holding the sleeve. The housing provides an axial portion and two lateral flanges extending the axial portion and mounted in contact against the sleeve to exert an axial prestress on said sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspension bearing device, comprising a rolling bearing forming an axial stop along a main axis and at least one seal adapted for protecting the rolling bearing from ingress of water or of polluting particles. The device is characterized in that it also comprises a bottom cup and a top cup made of plastic, in contact with the rolling bearing, the bottom cup forming a bearing means for a suspension spring, and in that the or each seal is made of thermoplastic overmoulded onto a first element between the cups and comprises a base of substantially annular shape from which extends at least one sealing lip in contact with the second element between the cups. The invention also relates to a strut of a motor vehicle, comprising a damper and a suspension bearing device as mentioned above.

Abstract: The suspension thrust bearing device for a motor vehicle comprises a rolling bearing 22 forming a thrust bearing and provided with an upper ring, with a lower ring and with at least one row of rolling elements arranged between the rings, a bearing cap 18 in contact with the upper ring, and a support cap 20 in contact with the lower ring and forming a bearing means for a suspension spring 12. At least one of the said caps comprises a body made of synthetic material and an insert 34 covered at least in part by the said body. The insert 34 comprises stiffening ribs 44 in order to reinforce the mechanical strength of the said cap with respect to the axial loads resulting from the forces exerted by the suspension spring.

Abstract: The suspension thrust bearing device comprises a rolling bearing 44 forming an axial stop and a support element 42 for the rolling bearing forming bearing means for a spring, the rolling bearing comprising a bottom ring 48 in contact with the support element, a top ring 46 and a plurality of rolling elements 50 positioned between the rings. The support element 42 comprises a body 60 and a stiffening insert 66 at least partly covered by the body. The body is formed of a rigid material 62 for the transmission of axial forces between the spring and the rolling bearing and a flexible material 64 to provide at least one dynamic seal 84b, 86b inside the device. At least a part of the rigid material is situated radially between the flexible material and the stiffening insert.

Abstract: The suspension thrust bearing device for a motor vehicle comprises a rolling bearing 22 forming an axial thrust bearing and provided with an upper ring, with a lower ring and with at least one row of rolling elements arranged between the rings, a bearing cap 18 in contact with the upper ring, and a support cap 20 in contact with the lower ring and forming a bearing means for a suspension spring. The support cap 20 comprises a body 32 of rigid material and seals 46, 48 of flexible material fixed to the body and comprising dynamic sealing lips 56, 62 in frictional contact with the bearing cap or one of the rings of the rolling bearing and delimiting radially a sealed space 64 containing at least the rolling elements of the rolling bearing. The support cap 20 further comprises an annular ring 50 to which the lower ends of the seals are connected and forming a bearing surface 50a for the suspension spring.

Abstract: The rolling bearing device (1), in particular for a motor vehicle steering column, comprises an outer race (2), an inner race (3), rolling elements (4) placed between the outer race (2) and inner race (3). The inner race comprises a plurality of retaining tongues (6) directed radially inwards suitable for coming into contact with a tube or a shaft (7).

Abstract: Suspension thrust bearing device comprising a lower cover, a upper cover and a rolling bearing disposed between the lower and upper covers, the rolling bearing comprising a lower ring mounted on the lower cover and a upper ring mounted on the upper cover, and rolling elements disposed between the two rings, the lower cover having a body formed of a rigid material part and a flexible material part forming a device seal, attachment means provided on the lower and upper covers to prevent axial separation of the covers. The flexible part of the lower cover includes at least one labyrinth sealing lip cooperating with the upper cover to leave a narrow passage forming a labyrinth seal between one edge of said labyrinth sealing lip and the upper cover and at least one rubbing sealing lip in contact with the upper cover, the sealing lips being separate from the attachment means.

Abstract: This motor vehicle suspension stop comprises a first ring, a second ring, balls (26) bearing against two raceways (226, 246) respectively defined by the first ring and by the second ring, and a cage (30) for holding the balls between the raceways. The cage (30) is provided with abutment pins (50), each for bearing against one of the raceways (226, 246), thereby avoiding direct contact between the cage (30) and the adjacent edges (225, 227, 245, 247) of the rings. These pins (50) are distributed on either side of a radial midplane (P30) of the cage (30) that contains the centers of cells in the cage. The axial distance (d50) between the ends (52) of the abutment pins (50) is strictly less than the minimum distance (D28) between the raceways (226, 246).

Abstract: A cage (10) for holding rolling elements (9) of a roller bearing (6) comprises a frame part (15) holding the rolling elements (9) on a bearing circumference (17), and at least one circumferential sealing lip (16c, 16d) extending from the frame (15), made of a more pliable material than the material of the frame. The frame (15) has parts comprising concave surfaces (38). The material of the circumferential lip at least partly fills the concavities (25) defined by these concave surfaces.

Abstract: A suspension thrust bearing device includes a lower cap, an upper cap having a surface portion, and a bearing disposed between the two caps. The bearing includes a lower race mounted on the lower cap, an upper race mounted on the upper cap, a plurality of rolling elements disposed between the two races, and a cage for retaining the rolling elements. The cage has a holding part for the rolling elements and a sealing lip extending from the holding part towards a periphery of the bearing, the lip including first and second integral legs extending in opposing directions. In certain embodiments, the first leg cooperates with the upper cap surface portion and the second leg cooperates with the lower race to form a seal. In other embodiments, the first leg cooperates with the lower race and the second leg cooperates with the upper cap surface portion to form a seal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rolling bearing 1 comprising a lower ring 3 mounted inside a lower annular cup 6, an upper ring 2 mounted inside an upper annular cup 7, and at least one row of rolling elements 4 positioned between raceways defined by lower and upper rings. One of the annular cups has at least one annular skirt 6d partly inserted within at least one annular groove 7m provided in the other annular cup, thus forming a sinuous chamber 8, and the sinuous chamber is at least partly filled with at least one waterproof grease material 9.

Abstract: The rolling bearing device comprises an outer ring (11), an inner ring (10) comprising a bore (10a) for mounting the device on a shaft, and at least one row of rolling elements (14) positioned between the rings. The bore (10a) comprises weakening means (23) that locally reduce the mechanical strength of the inner ring in respect of radial stressing. The weakening means (23) between them delimit contact surfaces where the bore (10a) makes contact with the shaft, running at least in the circumferential direction. The outer ring (11) comprises a casing, two attached raceways (12, 13) positioned in the casing, and an elastic ring (16) pressing against the casing and one of the raceways (12).

Abstract: The suspension thrust bearing device comprises a rolling bearing 44 forming an axial stop and a support element 42 for the rolling bearing forming bearing means for a spring, the rolling bearing comprising a bottom ring 48 in contact with the support element, a top ring 46 and a plurality of rolling elements 50 positioned between the rings. The support element 42 comprises a body 60 and a stiffening insert 66 at least partly covered by the body is formed of a rigid material 62 for the transmission of axial forces between the spring and the rolling bearing and a flexible material 64 to provide at least one dynamic seal 84b, 86b inside the device. At least a part of the rigid material is situated radially between the flexible material and the stiffening insert.