Abstract: A rolling bearing includes a first bearing ring, a second bearing ring, and a seal. The seal includes a metallic thrust washer and a sealing washer. The metallic thrust washer is attached to the first bearing ring and includes a first protuberance. The sealing washer is attached to the second bearing ring and a metallic reinforcing ring with a second protuberance that interacts with the first protuberance in the form of a metal-to-metal contact as a function of load, and a first sealing lip. The first protuberance and the second protuberance may be designed as knobs.

Abstract: A sealing arrangement includes a centrifugal disk and an elastic sealing ring. The centrifugal disc includes an axial expansion for fixing the centrifugal disc to a machine element, and a region extending radially from the axial expansion. The elastic sealing ring includes a first circumferential sealing lip and a second circumferential sealing lip, arranged radially outside of the first circumferential sealing lip. The first circumferential sealing lip has a first circumferential sealing edge, directed radially inward and arranged to lie on the centrifugal disc, and a second circumferential sealing edge, directed axially outward and arranged to lie on the centrifugal disc. The second circumferential sealing lip has a third circumferential sealing edge, directed radially inward and arranged to lie on the centrifugal disc, and a fourth circumferential sealing edge, directed axially outward and arranged to lie on the centrifugal disc.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a bearing and a housing that has opposing faces and opposing sides extending between the faces. At least one first connection feature is formed on the housing. The housing further has a bearing cavity that receives the bearing therein such that an axis of rotation of the bearing is perpendicular to the faces. A bracket defines an opening and at least one second connection feature configured to engage with the first connection feature to secure the bracket to the housing. The bracket is slidably received on the housing with the housing disposed in the opening and with the first and second connection features engaged.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a bearing and a housing that has opposing faces and opposing sides extending between the faces. At least one first connection feature is formed on the housing. The housing further has a bearing cavity that receives the bearing therein such that an axis of rotation of the bearing is perpendicular to the faces. A bracket defines an opening and at least one second connection feature configured to engage with the first connection feature to secure the bracket to the housing. The bracket is slidably received on the housing with the housing disposed in the opening and with the first and second connection features engaged.

Abstract: A linear guide bearing and an associated quick-connect system are provided. The linear guide bearing includes a carriage that moves linearly along a guide rail. The carriage includes an upper surface having a groove defined therein, and a depression formed in the groove. A tool is configured to connect to the carriage in a quick-connect fashion. To do so, the tool has a spring-loaded plunger biased downward toward the carriage. As the tool is slid along the groove of the carriage, the tip of the plunger is biased to depress into the depression in the groove. To release the tool from the carriage, a force can be applied sufficient to overcome the spring-bias force to allow the tool to lift off from the carriage.

Abstract: A linear guide bearing and an associated quick-connect system are provided. The linear guide bearing includes a carriage that moves linearly along a guide rail. The carriage includes an upper surface having a groove defined therein, and a depression formed in the groove. A tool is configured to connect to the carriage in a quick-connect fashion. To do so, the tool has a spring-loaded plunger biased downward toward the carriage. As the tool is slid along the groove of the carriage, the tip of the plunger is biased to depress into the depression in the groove. To release the tool from the carriage, a force can be applied sufficient to overcome the spring-bias force to allow the tool to lift off from the carriage.