Abstract: A clutch thrust bearing device having a ball bearing with a fixed inner ring, a rotatable outer ring, and at least one series of balls located in a raceway chamber disposed between the rings. The device also provides a piston having a substantially radial portion, the fixed inner ring being in axial abutment against the substantially radial portion. The piston further provides an axial portion arranged in a bore of the fixed inner ring of the ball bearing, the axial portion being provided with at least one outwards radial projection that extends between the fixed inner ring and the rotatable outer ring.

Abstract: A ball bearing and to a clutch thrust bearing device including such a bearing. The invention also relates to a driveline system including such a device, the system being provided to an all-wheel drive driveline system of a motor vehicle. The ball bearing comprises a fixed inner ring able to bear against an axially movable piston, a rotatable outer ring, and one series of balls between the rings. The rotatable outer ring further comprises a shield provided with a folded flange able to bear against a resilient biasing member.

Abstract: A cam follower roller device comprising a tappet body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a tappet bore, and a bearing assembly mounted in the tappet bore. The bearing assembly includes a pin centered on a pin transverse axis (the transverse axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis), and a roller rotatably mounted on the pin. The tappet body is made by a metal injection molding process including successive steps of mixing a metal powder with a thermoplastic binder, forming a part by injection of the mixed powder in a closed die, debinding the formed part in a furnace, sintering to densify the part, and quenching to set a tappet body hardness, to improve wear resistance and fatigue life.

Abstract: The cam follower roller device providing a tappet body extending along an axis, an insert mounted in the tappet body, a pin mounted at least on the insert and a roller mounted on the pin. The device further provides a retaining washer mounted into a bore of the tappet body so as to axially retain the insert inside the tappet body. The tappet body provides retention means, cooperating with the washer to axially retain the washer relative to the tappet body. The retaining washer is axially interposed between the insert and the retention means.

Abstract: A cam follower roller device including a tappet body extending along a longitudinal axis and defining a tappet bore, a pin centered on a transverse axis, through holes having mounting ends for supporting the pin on the tappet body, and a roller rotatably mounted on the pin around the transverse axis, the roller having a cylindrical outer surface, a central cylindrical bore and two frontal end faces. Transverse gaps are provided between frontal end faces of the roller and the tappet bore, and the central cylindrical bore of the roller is mounted around an annular rolling surface of transverse convex profile.

Abstract: The cam follower roller device provides a tappet body 12, an insert 18 mounted in the tappet body and provided with a central core 24 and with at least two side tabs 26, 28, a pin 14 mounted at least on the tabs of the insert, and a roller 16 mounted on the pin. The insert 18 further provides at least one stiffener 44, 46 disposed between the core 24 and each tab 26, 28.

Abstract: The cam follower roller device provides a tappet body extending along an axis, an insert mounted in the tappet body, a pin mounted at least on the insert and a roller mounted on the pin. The device further provides a spacer having a body mounted axially against the insert and with retaining means, cooperating with the insert for fixing the spacer to the insert.

Abstract: A sealing device is configured to be mounted between two elements rotatable relative to one another, notably rings of a rolling bearing. The sealing device provides a seal and a shield adapted to be coupled to one of the two elements and arranged laterally to the seal to define a gap therebetween. The seal includes at least one sealing lip that bears against a radial portion of the shield. The thickness of the sealing lip gradually increases from a base portion of the lip towards its free end which is in friction contact with the shield. The thickness (t1) of the base portion of the sealing lip and the thickness (t2) of the free end of the lip are defined by: t1?t2 and 0.6?(t1+t2)3?1.2.

Abstract: A cam follower roller device having a tappet extending along a longitudinal axis and including a cylindrical tappet body defining a bore. The device further having a rolling assembly arranged within the bore, and including a support body with a base and flanges, a pin and a roller. Each of the flanges of the support body is provided with an outwardly protruding portion that extends transversally from the flange towards the tappet body. The tappet body includes a support diametrically opposed and having each a transverse surface that cooperates with the protruding portion of the support body to longitudinally block the support body.

Abstract: A cage for a rolling bearing, wherein the cage is intended to ensure the circumferential spacing of a row of rolling elements. The cage comprises pockets for the rolling elements and connecting portions, each connecting portion connecting two successive pockets. At least one of the connecting portions is elastically deformable at least in a circumferential direction so as to allow the two associated pockets to move relative to one another in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A cage for a rolling bearing, wherein the cage is intended to ensure the circumferential spacing of a row of rolling elements. The cage comprises pockets for the rolling elements and connecting tabs. Each connecting tab connects two successive pockets. At least one recess is formed in a thickness of at least one of the tabs.

Abstract: A bearing having an inner race, an outer race and a wear race mounted to press against an external face of one of the races and fastened on the race is provided. The wear race provides at least one annular flange locally covering an internal face of the race opposite the external face. The bearing further provides a sealing member fastened on the other race and includes at least one sealing lip in friction contact with the annular flange of the wear race.

Abstract: The cam follower roller device providing a tappet body extending along an axis, an insert mounted in the tappet body, a pin mounted at least on the insert and a roller mounted on the pin. The device further provides a retaining washer mounted into a bore of the tappet body so as to axially retain the insert inside the tappet body. The tappet body provides retention means, cooperating with the washer to axially retain the washer relative to the tappet body. The retaining washer is axially interposed between the insert and the retention means.

Abstract: The cam follower roller device provides a tappet body extending along an axis, an insert mounted in the tappet body, a pin mounted at least on the insert and a roller mounted on the pin. The device further provides a spacer having a body mounted axially against the insert and with retaining means, cooperating with the insert for fixing the spacer to the insert.

Abstract: The cam follower roller device provides a tappet body 12, an insert 18 mounted in the tappet body and provided with a central core 24 and with at least two side tabs 26, 28, a pin 14 mounted at least on the tabs of the insert, and a roller 16 mounted on the pin. The insert 18 further provides at least one stiffener 44, 46 disposed between the core 24 and each tab 26, 28.

Abstract: A roller bearing having a first ring, a second ring, at least one row of rolling elements arranged between the rings, and a cage for keeping the rolling elements circumferential in relation to one another. The cage includes first axial retaining means for the first ring and second axial retaining means for the second ring.

Abstract: A bearing having an inner race, an outer race and a wear race mounted to press against an external face of one of the races and fastened on the race is provided. The wear race provides at least one annular flange locally covering an internal face of the race opposite the external face. The bearing further provides a sealing member fastened on the other race and includes at least one sealing lip in friction contact with the annular flange of the wear race.

Abstract: A cage for a rolling bearing, wherein the cage is intended to ensure the circumferential spacing of a row of rolling elements. The cage comprises pockets for the rolling elements and connecting tabs. Each connecting tab connects two successive pockets. At least one recess is formed in a thickness of at least one of the tabs.

Abstract: A cage for a rolling bearing, wherein the cage is intended to ensure the circumferential spacing of a row of rolling elements. The cage comprises pockets for the rolling elements and connecting portions, each connecting portion connecting two successive pockets. At least one of the connecting portions is elastically deformable at least in a circumferential direction so as to allow the two associated pockets to move relative to one another in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: Cage for a rolling bearing comprising a plurality of pockets (13) for a plurality of rolling elements (4), at least one pocket (13) being of ellipsoidal shape and provided with means (14) of axial retention of the cage (10) on the corresponding rolling element (4), the ellipse defining the said ellipsoidal pocket (13) being determined by a major axis (A) situated in the circumferential plane of the cage (10) and a minor axis (B) in the axial direction of the cage (10). The minor axis (B) is comprised between the major axis (A) and the diameter (D) of the rolling element (4) arranged in the said ellipsoidal pocket (13).