Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a bearing unit configured to support a rotating component relative to a stationary component and having a first stationary bearing ring configured to be connected to the stationary component in a rotationally fixed manner by a bearing carrier and a second rotatable bearing ring configured to be connected to the rotating component. The bearing carrier includes at least one electrical conductor configured to make electrical contact with the bearing unit and to make electrical contact with the stationary component or to be electrically connected to the stationary component when the bearing carrier is mounted to the stationary component.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a bearing having a first ring, a second ring rotatably disposed relative to the first ring, and a plurality of rolling elements in a bearing interior defined by the first ring and the second ring, and an electrical insulator on the first ring. The electrical insulator has an annular carrier supporting a layer of electrical insulation, and the layer of electrical insulation is disposed between the first ring and the annular carrier. The annular carrier is formed from at least one strip-shaped carrier blank bent into a ring and having a first end connected to a second end at a joint in a material-bonded and/or interference-fit manner. Also a method of forming the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a bearing having a first bearing ring, a second bearing ring rotatably disposed relative to the first bearing ring, and a plurality of rolling elements in a bearing interior defined by the first bearing ring and the second bearing ring. Also, at least one layer of non-metallic material on the first bearing ring configured to conduct heat away from the first bearing ring and to electrically insulate the first bearing ring and to fill at least one cavity between the first bearing ring and a component to which the first bearing ring is mounted. The at least one layer may be a first layer of a heat-conducting material and a second layer of a different, electrically insulating material.

Abstract: A method for installing a bearing assembly on a stationary component where the bearing assembly includes a bearing carrier, a stationary bearing ring rotationally secured to the bearing carrier and a rotatable bearing ring supported for rotation relative to the first bearing ring. The method includes inserting a portion of the bearing carrier into an opening in the stationary component or inserting a portion of the stationary component into the bearing carrier, using an alignment tool to position at least two exposed radial surface portions of the stationary bearing ring with a surface of the stationary component to produce a temporary alignment of a rotational axis of the stationary bearing ring with a central axis of the stationary component, after producing the temporary alignment, attaching the bearing carrier to the stationary component in a manner that maintains the alignment, and removing the alignment tool from the bearing ring.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a bearing unit formed from a stationary bearing ring configured to be connected to a stationary component and a rotatable bearing ring configured to be connected to a rotatable component and a bearing carrier connected to the stationary bearing ring in a rotationally fixed manner, for example, by overmolding. The bearing carrier includes at least one notch that exposes at least one section of the stationary bearing ring.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a bearing unit configured to support a rotating component relative to a stationary component and having a first stationary bearing ring configured to be connected to the stationary component in a rotationally fixed manner by a bearing carrier and a second rotatable bearing ring configured to be connected to the rotating component. The bearing carrier includes at least one electrical conductor configured to make electrical contact with the bearing unit and to make electrical contact with the stationary component or to be electrically connected to the stationary component when the bearing carrier is mounted to the stationary component.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a bearing unit configured to support a rotatable component relative to a stationary component, the bearing unit including a stationary bearing ring and a rotatable bearing ring, the rotatable bearing ring being connectable to the rotatable component and the stationary bearing ring being connectable to the stationary component such that the stationary bearing ring and the stationary component are rotationally fixed. The stationary component or a connecting element between the stationary component and the stationary bearing ring comprises a plurality of layers which may be formed by an additive manufacturing process. Also a method of forming the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a bearing unit configured to support a rotatable component relative to a stationary component which may be a bearing carrier, the bearing unit including a stationary bearing ring and a rotatable bearing ring. The rotatable bearing ring is connectable to the rotatable component and the stationary bearing ring is connectable to the bearing carrier such that they are rotationally fixed. At least part of the bearing unit is not covered by the bearing carrier.

Abstract: A cup assembly for a pin of a universal joint bearing includes a cup, a first seal ring attached to the cup, and a second seal ring. The first seal ring includes an elastic element and a spring element configured to preload the elastic element toward the pin, the second seal ring includes a dimensionally stable seal section that is configured to sealingly interact with the pin, and the second seal ring is connected to the cup either directly, or via the elastic element or via an elastic retainer. Also a method of installing the cup assembly.

Abstract: A sealed universal joint bearing includes a pot-shaped component having a disk-shaped base and a cylindrical wall projecting from a periphery of the base, and an inner surface of the base and an inner surface of the cylindrical wall define an interior of the pot-shaped body. At least one row of rolling elements are configured to roll along the inner surface of the cylindrical wall. A flange in the interior of the pot-shaped component has a flange surface against which end sides of the rolling elements are configured to slip during bearing operation, and the flange surface includes at least one formation configured to reduce a contact area between the flange surface and the end sides of the rolling elements.

Abstract: A structural unit for assembly to a trunnion of a universal joint bearing providing a cup, a sealing ring, which is fixed to the cup, and a shield, which is connected to the cup in a state in which the structural unit is not assembled to the trunnion. The cup includes a bottom and the sealing ring provides at least one sealing lip that points in a direction with an axial component towards the bottom.

Abstract: A bearing carrier or a housing part includes a base body, a first component and at least one second component mounted in the base body, and a belt or a cable or a roving connected to the base body and to the first component and the second component such that the belt or the cable or the roving at least partially transmits forces that act on the first component to the second component. The first and second components may each be formed as rings having a cylindrical inner surface and an outer surface having a groove, and the element may pass through the grooves of the first and second components and be embedded in the base body.

Abstract: A sealed universal joint bearing includes a pot-shaped component having a disk-shaped base and a cylindrical wall projecting from a periphery of the base, and an inner surface of the base and an inner surface of the cylindrical wall define an interior of the pot-shaped body. At least one row of rolling elements are configured to roll along the inner surface of the cylindrical wall. A flange in the interior of the pot-shaped component has a flange surface against which end sides of the rolling elements are configured to slip during bearing operation, and the flange surface includes at least one formation configured to reduce a contact area between the flange surface and the end sides of the rolling elements.

Abstract: A universal joint bearing having a cup that serves as an outer ring of the universal joint bearing. The universal joint bearing includes exactly one sealing ring that is provided for sealing a gap between the cup and a trunnion.

Abstract: A structural unit for assembly to a trunnion of a universal joint bearing providing a cup, a sealing ring, which is fixed to the cup, and a shield, which is connected to the cup in a state in which the structural unit is not assembled to the trunnion. The cup includes a bottom and the sealing ring provides at least one sealing lip that points in a direction with an axial component towards the bottom.

Abstract: A universal joint bearing with at least a first and a second elastomeric ring. The universal joint bearing is free from spiral springs, which exert a force on a portion of one of the elastomeric rings. The portion is provided for abutting against a trunnion of a crosspiece of a universal joint in a condition in which the universal joint bearing is part of the universal joint.

Abstract: A bearing carrier or a housing part includes a base body, a first component and at least one second component mounted in the base body, and a belt or a cable or a roving connected to the base body and to the first component and the second component such that the belt or the cable or the roving at least partially transmits forces that act on the first component to the second component. The first and second components may each be formed as rings having a cylindrical inner surface and an outer surface having a groove, and the element may pass through the grooves of the first and second components and be embedded in the base body.

Abstract: A universal joint bearing with at least a first and a second elastomeric ring. The universal joint bearing is free from spiral springs, which exert a force on a portion of one of the elastomeric rings. The portion is provided for abutting against a trunnion of a crosspiece of a universal joint in a condition in which the universal joint bearing is part of the universal joint.

Abstract: A universal joint bearing having a cup that serves as an outer ring of the universal joint bearing. The universal joint bearing includes exactly one sealing ring that is provided for sealing a gap between the cup and a trunnion.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a thermosetting plastic bearing carrier having a receptacle for holding a bearing ring of the bearing and an injection molded connector between an inner circumference of the receptacle and an outer circumference of the bearing ring made from a thermoplastic plastic. The connector may include axial end portions that radially overlap portions of the bearing carrier. Also a method for forming a bearing assembly.