Abstract: An improved roller assembly for use in machinery such as round balers is disclosed. The roller assembly of the present invention reduces sensitivity to varying dimensional tolerances on the roller assembly and the structure to which the roller assembly is mounted. At least one elastic member is used to permit the axial position of at least one of the bearings on the roller assembly shaft to vary. Spring washers provide a predetermined, axial force to at least one of the bearings.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 14, 2004
Date of Patent:
November 4, 2008
Assignee:
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Inventors:
William A. Hood, Calvin D. Meinders, Scott A. Rempe