Abstract: A diecasting tool has an insert for producing a cooled motor housing. The diecasting tool has mould halves including: a stationary mould half; and movable mould half. One of the mould halves has a cylindrically extending annular gap having a central axis. The moveable mould half is arranged so as to be movable parallel to the central axis. The insert is arranged in the cylindrically extending annular gap. The insert is a bush. One end of the bush projects into a mould cavity, which is formed by the stationary mould half and the movable mould half, and is at least partially surrounded in a form-fitting manner by the casting material in a state when the casting material is cast.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a method for measuring axial clearance of a wheel bearing device, with which it is possible to make a high-precision measurement of negative axial clearance. This method comprises: a step (S02) for press-fitting an inner race (4); a first negative axial clearance measurement step (S03); a swaging step (S04); an inner-race press-in amount measurement step (S05); a first inner-race outer-diameter increment measurement step (S06); a second inner-race outer-diameter increment calculation step (S07); an outer-diameter increment difference calculation step (S08); a first axial clearance decrement calculation step (S09); a second axial clearance decrement calculation step (S10); a third axial clearance decrement calculation step (S11); and a second negative axial clearance calculation step (S12).

Abstract: A motor unit includes a bearing rotatably holding a shaft, and a housing accommodating a rotor, a stator, and the bearing. The housing has an opening, a cover closing the opening and fixed to the housing, and an annular member that has an annular shape when viewed from the axial direction and is provided independently from the bearing. The cover includes an accommodation portion accommodating the annular member, one or more ribs disposed radially outward of the accommodation portion when viewed from the axial direction, and one or more fixing points fixed to the housing. The one or more ribs extend outward from the accommodation portion. When viewed from the axial direction, for at least one of the ribs, the fixing point is formed on an extension line extending outward from the rib in a direction in which the rib extends.

Abstract: An axial retainment system for a shaft is provided. The axial retainment system includes a cylindrical body extending from an outboard end to an inboard end thereof, and a swaged ridge extending radially outward from the cylindrical body proximate the outboard end. The swaged ridge has an outboard axial surface facing toward the outboard end and extending radially outward and terminating at a radially outward facing circumferential surface. The swaged ridge has an inboard axial surface facing toward the inboard end and extending radially outward from the cylindrical body and terminating at the radially outward facing circumferential surface. The outboard axial surface of the swaged ridge is recessed axially inward from the outboard end of the shaft. The inboard axial surface of the swaged ridge is swaged against, conforms in shape to, and is compressed against a component to be axially retained on the shaft.

Abstract: A gantry assembly includes a rotor rotatable about a central axis, a stator fixed with respect to the axis and a bearing inner ring connected with the rotor and having an outer circumferential surface providing a least one inner raceway and two opposing axial end. A bearing outer ring is disposed about the inner ring and has an inner circumferential surface providing at least one outer raceway, first and second axial ends, an annular recess extending axially inwardly from the first axial end, and a plurality of threaded mounting holes extending axially-inwardly from the recess and spaced circumferentially about the central axis. An annular damper is disposed within the recess and a plurality of threaded fasteners each extend from the stator, through the damper and into a separate one of the plurality of threaded mounting holes to connect the bearing outer ring with the stator.

Abstract: An inner ring assembly for a bearing includes a bearing annular body disposable about the shaft and having a bearing inner race and a plurality of slotted openings defining a plurality of arcuate mounting tabs, the slotted openings each having a curved inner end and each tab including a substantial recess to reduce stress concentration. An annular locking collar is disposed about and clamps the mounting tabs against the outer surface of the shaft to retain the inner ring. The collar is retained on the ring body by a retainer projection(s) extending outwardly from the mounting tabs and engaging with the collar or a retainer member projecting inwardly from the collar and engaging with one of the mounting tabs. The collar has a gap and a flat outer surface section spaced from the gap to increase the dynamic balance and the flexibility of the collar.

Abstract: A hub bearing module for a lightweight suspension upright or knuckle of a vehicle, the hub bearing module including a wheel bearing and a bearing connection interface to the suspension upright or knuckle, the bearing connection interface being arranged coaxial with the rolling bearing and including a first sleeve element and a second sleeve element arranged radially outside the first sleeve element and including a composite, preferably BMC (Bulk Molding Compound) annular body having a radially inner lateral surface mechanically coupled to the first sleeve element and a radially outer lateral surface configured to mechanically and chemically couple with the suspension upright or knuckle.

Abstract: A connection assembly between a drive-side structure and a transmission outer ring sealing a transmission arranged radially inside, wherein an annular chamber comprising a connection element arranged therein is configured between the transmission outer ring and the drive-side structure, and a peripheral guide is axially configured at least on one side of the annular chamber between the transmission outer ring and the drive-side structure, wherein the connection element comprises bulges which are spaced over the peripheral extension and are elastically deformable and forms a force-fit connection between the transmission outer ring and the drive-side structure when the bulges elastically deform.

Abstract: An improved arrangement and method for preventing bearing ring creep is disclosed herein. The method includes providing a bearing ring including a radial surface having at least one spiral groove. The at least one groove has edge breaks connecting lateral sides to the radial surface of the bearing ring. The method includes arranging the bearing ring inside of a housing or around a shaft such that the radial surface of the bearing ring is arranged adjacent to an inner surface of the housing or an outer surface of the shaft. The edge breaks of the bearing ring frictionally engage with the shaft or the housing to prevent creep of the bearing ring.

Abstract: A motor includes a motor housing, a rotating shaft assembly including a rotating shaft, a rotor, and a bearing in which the rotor and the bearing are mounted to the rotating shaft. The motor further includes a stator installed in the motor housing, the stator surrounding the rotor, a bracket mounted to the motor housing, and an elastic mesh that defines a plurality of pores, that is disposed between the bracket and the bearing, and that contacts at least one of the bracket or the bearing.

Abstract: A gear pump bearing can include a body sized and shaped to occupy a portion of a pump housing cavity such that a clearance is formed between the body and a pump housing. The gear pump bearing can also include at least one clearance consuming feature extending from an outer surface of the body configured to reduce motion of the body within the pump housing cavity.

Abstract: A gear unit for a motor vehicle including a rotatable worm gear shaft rotating about a rotation axis and cooperating with a worm gear wheel in an engagement region spaced from the rotation axis. A pivotable rotary bearing mounts the worm gear shaft on a housing on one side of the engagement region and a loose rotary bearing, pretensioned in the direction of the spacing axis, mounts the other side in the housing. A support device supports the pivotable rotary bearing on the housing in the direction of the rotation axis. To optimize engagement between a worm gear shaft and a worm gear wheel, the pivotable rotary bearing pivots relative to the housing about a pivot axis perpendicular to the rotation axis and to the spacing axis. A support point of the support device is offset relative to the rotation axis along the spacing axis towards the engagement region.

Abstract: A motor includes a motor housing, a rotating shaft assembly including a rotating shaft, a rotor, and a bearing in which the rotor and the bearing are mounted to the rotating shaft. The motor further includes a stator installed in the motor housing, the stator surrounding the rotor, a bracket mounted to the motor housing, and an elastic mesh that defines a plurality of pores, that is disposed between the bracket and the bearing, and that contacts at least one of the bracket or the bearing.

Abstract: A bearing housing in which a rolling bearing is built includes a cylindrical inner circumferential surface and an end face formed continuously with an axial end of the inner circumferential surface in an orientation perpendicular to a central axis of the inner circumferential surface. The inner circumferential surface has an annular groove that is radially outwardly recessed around an entire circumference of the inner circumferential surface. A snap ring is attached into the annular groove to reduce displacement of the rolling bearing. A recess recessed in an axial direction and extending in a radial direction is provided in the end face of the bearing housing.

Abstract: A motor includes a bearing housing and a stator. The stator includes a stator core, an insulator, and a conductor. The insulator is an insulating body covering at least a part of the stator core. The conductor is wound around the stator core via the insulator. The bearing housing and the stator are connected to each other by a main adhesive and an auxiliary adhesive. A curing time of the auxiliary adhesive is shorter than that of the main adhesive. Therefore, the bearing housing and the stator can be temporarily fixed by the auxiliary adhesive of which the curing time is short until the main adhesive is cured. Therefore, it is possible to suppress that the position of the stator is deviated with respect to the bearing housing until the main adhesive is cured.

Abstract: A hub unit bearing includes a stationary side raceway ring, a rotating side raceway ring including a rotating side flange for fixing a vehicle wheel, and rolling elements rollably provided therebetween. The rotating side flange includes thin portions and thick portions arranged alternately in a circumferential direction. A hub bolt is serration-fitted to a bolt hole formed in each of the thick portions. An outer peripheral surface of the rotating side flange includes a large-diameter portion which has a larger radial thickness dimension with the bolt hole, a small-diameter portion which has a smaller radial thickness dimension with the bolt hole than the large-diameter portion, and a step portion which connects the large-diameter portion to the small-diameter portion. A serration-fitted portion does not radially overlap with the large-diameter portion.

Abstract: A race of a bearing assembly is provided. The race includes an exterior facing surface having front and rear faces and serrations extending in an axial direction between the front and rear faces and protruding outwardly from the exterior facing surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flap bearing arrangement (10), having a bearing mount (20) with two side parts (24) connected by means of a tube section (22), between which is arranged an O-ring (30) which surrounds the tube section (22). Also disclosed is a flap bearing arrangement (100) for an intake device (200) having a flap shaft (100).

Abstract: A sugarcane feed roller structure comprises a sugarcane feed roller, a motor, a coupling, and a seal. The coupling interconnects the motor and the sugarcane feed roller, and comprises a splined joint. The seal protects the splined joint. An associated method is disclosed.

Abstract: An outer peripheral surface of the small-diameter step portion is formed with an engagement groove extending in a circumferential direction. The retainer plate has a plurality of engagement claws protruding radially inward from an inner periphery of the retainer plate defining the fitting hole and configured to be engaged to the engagement groove. In a state that the fitting hole is fitted to the small-diameter step portion, the engagement claws are formed by axially pressing the inner periphery of the retainer plate, including at least thickness reduction parts formed in advance at a peripheral edge between an inner peripheral surface of the fitting hole and a side surface of the retainer plate, and plastically deforming the inner periphery of the retainer plate so as to protrude radially inward, and the engagement claws are engaged to the engagement groove.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a wheel bearing apparatus including an outer ring, a rolling element, a hub spindle, and an inner ring member. The hub spindle is disposed inward of the outer ring in a radial direction via the rolling element. The inner ring member fitted on the hub spindle and is secured by a clinched portion. The clinched portion is formed by clinching a spindle end portion of the hub spindle outward in the radial direction. The method includes: plating a predetermined area including the spindle end portion of the hub spindle; removing a plating of the spindle end portion of the predetermined area; and clinching the spindle end portion to form the clinched portion after removing the plating.

Abstract: A moving range measurement device of a side gear used in a differential unit, the differential unit including: a differential case; a side gear arranged inside the differential case; and a spring that biases the side gear in a direction parallel to a central axis, in which: the device includes: a jig in which a slope is formed, the jig being slidable in a direction vertical to the central axis of the side gear; and an actuator that slides the jig, and the actuator slides the jig to make the jig move toward the side gear in a state in which the slope is in contact with the side gear, to thereby move the side gear along the slope.

Abstract: An outer ring (31) has a small-diameter step portion (37) comprising a step portion outer peripheral surface (37a) and a step surface (37b), and a engagement groove (37c) is formed in the step portion outer peripheral surface (37a). The inner peripheral surface of a retainer plate (40) is provided with a small-diameter hole portion (41) facing the step portion outer peripheral surface (37a), and a large-diameter hole portion (42) facing the outer peripheral surface (31a) of the outer ring (31) and guiding a rolling bearing (30). The retainer plate (40) is provided with a plurality of engagement claws (49) for locking into the engagement groove (37c), the engagement claws protruding diametrically inward from the inner periphery of the small-diameter hole portion (41), and the retainer plate (40) and the rolling bearing (30) are inseparably assembled by locking the engagement claws (49) into the engagement groove (37c).

Abstract: A rotary machine including a stationary portion and a rotary portion; at least one bearing provided with a stationary ring and a rotary ring, the bearing being mounted between the stationary portion and the rotary portion in order to guide the rotary portion in rotation; and a damper collar interposed between the stationary ring of the bearing and the stationary portion. The damper collar includes a flexible strip having tongues cut out therein, and the flexible strip is shaped into a ring around the stationary ring of the bearing, the shaping of the strip into a ring causing the tongues to move outwards from the collar so that the free edges of the tongues come into contact with the stationary portion.

Abstract: A roller bearing outer race of a hydraulic unit having a body having a first part and a second part. The first part comprising a central section having an exterior curved portion, an exterior angled portion, and a circular inner portion, wherein a central aperture defining a first axis passes through the circular inner portion of the central section, a first arm extending from a first side of the central section, and a second arm extending from a second side of the central section. A race within the circular inner portion of the central section, the race defined by a first race wall and a second race wall and wherein a thickness of the first arm and the second arm is about 0.450 inches (1.143 cm) and a radial distance of an exterior surface of the exterior curved portion from the first axis is about 0.657 inches (1.669 cm).

Abstract: A chopper drum module and sugarcane harvester vehicle include a module frame distinct from a chassis of the sugarcane harvester having first and second drum bores on each side of the module. The first and second drum bores support, respectively, first and second chopper drums for parallel rotation. A plurality of mounting devices may be attached to the module frame or the chassis, wherein when the mounting devices are in an engaged state the module frame is secured to the chassis by the mounting devices such that the chopper drums receive sugarcane from a feed mechanism supported by the chassis. When the mounting devices are in a disengaged state, the module frame and the chopper drums may be collectively removable from the chassis and the sugarcane harvester.

Abstract: An inner ring has a plurality of grooves which are formed on its inner peripheral face and extended from an end thereof in an axial direction. The grooves are extended from both ends in the axial direction of the inner ring inwardly in the axial direction, and closed in a middle part in the axial direction of the inner peripheral face of the inner ring. The grooves are formed in plurality at an equal interval in a circumferential direction.

Abstract: A bearing arrangement is provided having an axial securing ring that inserts into a bearing-seat radial groove of a bearing carrier to secure an anti-friction bearing axially in relation to the bearing carrier. The axial securing ring is an open flat ring with an annular section. Radially projecting lugs are provided at each end of the annular section. The radial width of the annular section is substantially constant over the circumference of the annular section. The lugs are produced by bending the axial securing ring with respect to the annular section. The axial securing ring is plane-ground on its axial sides.

Abstract: A bearing apparatus for wheel with ensured high durability by including a part with improved fatigue strength in a non-hardened portion includes an outer member, an inner member, and a roller. The inner member includes a hub ring made of steel and having a wheel attachment flange formed. The hub ring has a hardened portion hardened to attain at least 50 HRC as a result of quench hardening and a non-hardened portion which is a portion other than the hardened portion. Compressive stress in a range from at least 50 MPa to at most 500 MPa remains in the surface of the non-hardened portion.

Abstract: An inner ring has a plurality of grooves which are formed on its inner peripheral face and extended from an end thereof in an axial direction. The grooves are extended from both ends in the axial direction of the inner ring inwardly in the axial direction, and closed in a middle part in the axial direction of the inner peripheral face of the inner ring. The grooves are formed in plurality at an equal interval in a circumferential direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to coupling at least two window coverings and, provides apparatus for coupling a first and second window covering in substantially coaxial alignment comprising the combination of a bracket and a bearing insert, where: the bracket comprises at least one first portion adapted for fixing the bracket to a structure and a second portion comprising a combination of one or more generally C-shaped apertures; the bearing insert comprises a generally annular assembly with first and second side portions secured together by a hub portion, the hub portion having an outer surface configured as a truncated circle, wherein the truncated circle configuration of the hub portion is adapted to allow passage of the bearing insert into the C-shaped aperture and prevent passage out of the C-shaped aperture upon rotation of the bearing insert in the C-shaped aperture.

Abstract: A bearing-hub assembly having a rolling bearing provided with a stationary radially outer ring, at least one rotatable radially inner ring and at least one row of rolling bodies is provided. The bearing-hub assembly includes a light alloy hub, provided with a flanged portion and a cylindrical housing. The cylindrical housing is axially located inside the radially inner ring and is provided with an external lateral surface having a complementary shape with an internal lateral surface of the radially inner ring.

Abstract: A bearing device for a wheel is capable of suppressing radial play and allowing firm and easy connection between a hub and an outer ring of a constant velocity universal joint. Axially extending projections are provided on a shaft portion of a joint outer ring, and the shaft portion is press-fitted into a hole of a hub. Through this press-fitting, recesses held in close fit-engagement with the projections are formed by the projections in an inner diameter surface of the hub, forming a recess/projection fit-engagement structure in which the projections and the recesses are held in close contact with each other over an entire fit-engagement region thereof. A press-fitting margin (?d) of the projections with respect to the hub and a height (h) of the projections are set to the following range: 0.3<?d/2 h<0.86.

Abstract: A bearing assembly is for rotatably coupling a shaft and a housing includes an inner ring with an inner surface disposable about the shaft, an outer ring disposed about the inner ring and having an outer circumferential surface, and a plurality of rolling elements disposed between the inner and outer rings. A retainer has a first end engageable with the shaft or housing and a second end engaged with the inner ring or outer ring. The retainer positions the inner or outer ring with respect to the central axis such that the ring is generally centered on the axis. The retainer is further configured to substantially prevent angular displacement of the inner or outer ring about the central axis and to bias the ring generally axially.

Abstract: A sensor bearing assembly for supporting a rotatable shaft includes a bearing having an inner ring disposable about the shaft, an outer ring disposed about the inner ring, and rolling elements between the rings. An annular detection member is coupled with the bearing inner ring and has an outer circumferential surface and a circular cover is configured to enclose the axial end of the shaft when the bearing assembly is mounted on the shaft. The cover includes a rim coupled with the bearing outer ring, a radially-extending end wall spaced axially from the shaft end, and an annular side wall extending axially between the end wall and the rim. A sensor is mounted to the cover side wall, has an inner end spaced radially outwardly from the detection member outer circumferential surface, and is configured to sense angular displacement of the detection member about the shaft central axis.

Abstract: An inner ring of a bearing is affixed to an end of the rotor spindle and is immovable relative to the rotor spindle in the axial direction. An outer ring of the bearing is located radially outside of the inner ring via a roller body. An outer ring affixed portion is integrally affixed to the outer ring and is immovable relative to the outer ring in the axial direction. An inner ring receiving portion is located between the inner ring and a bottom portion of a housing and is in contact with the inner ring.

Abstract: The assembly comprises a bearing unit (10) with outer (11) and inner (12) rings and an outer wheel (20) of plastic material which is overmolded onto the outer bearing ring and is adapted for being engaged by a driving belt. A sleeve unit (30) is integral with the inner bearing ring (12). The sleeve unit includes one or more rigid tubular spacers (31, 32) and a central, plastic tubular core (33). The spacers (31, 32) are axially aligned with the inner bearing ring (12) and abut against one or both of the opposite sides (14, 15) of the inner bearing ring (12). The central tubular core (33) is overmolded into and axially extending along radially inner cylindrical surfaces (16, 34, 35) of both the inner bearing ring (12) and tubular spacer(s) (31, 32).

Abstract: The invention provides a rolling bearing assembly device having an inner race, an outer race, at least one row of rolling elements between the inner race and the outer race, and a sleeve mounted in the bore of the inner race. An annular elastic element is mounted axially between a radial bearing flange of the sleeve and the inner race, the elastic element having an inner bore that is able to bear against an outer surface of the sleeve so as to transmit a force having a radial component in the direction of the interior of the device. The sleeve includes at least one slot extending axially towards the inner race from a lower edge of the radial bearing flange, the lower edge being disposed on the opposite side from the inner race.

Abstract: The invention relates to an angular contact bearing assembly for use in a steering column, comprising at least one rolling bearing comprising conductive components, a sleeve for mounting an conductive inner ring of the at least one rolling bearing on a shaft; and at least one conductive structure creating an electrically conductive contact between at least one of the conductive components of the at least one rolling bearing and the shaft. It is proposed that the sleeve and the conductive structure form an inseparable compound.

Abstract: A bearing assembly is for a washing machine, the washing machine having a tub and a drum rotatable about an axis, the bearing assembly includes first and second bearings spaced apart along the drum axis and a spacer disposed at least partially between the two bearings. A housing is connectable with the drum, configured to contain the bearings and the spacer, and includes an annular rim extending axially away from first bearing and generally coaxially about the drum axis, the rim defining a seat for a sealing element. Preferably, the housing is formed of a polymeric material and is molded to the tub.

Abstract: The pulley device for a belt or chain tensioning idler or runner roller comprises a pulley (12), a roller bearing (14), a spacer (18) for the mounting of the rolling bearing (14) and being capable of pressing against an element external to the device, a fastening screw (20) immobilized axially relative to the spacer (18), and at least one retaining ring (22) which is elastic radially and which is mounted inside a groove (60) made on the fastening screw (20), a portion of the ring (22) protruding radially into a recess (52) of the spacer (18).

Abstract: A hub bearing assembly includes a hub made of lightweight metallic material and forming a cylindrical portion, on which a tubular inner ring providing a raceway is mounted; a second inner ring is fixed on the first tubular inner ring and provides a second raceway; a cylindrical interstice is formed between the cylindrical portion of the hub and the tubular inner ring and contains a bonding brazing material which integrally joins the hub to the first tubular inner ring.

Abstract: A rolling contact bearing includes a shaft having a first radial elevation and a second radial elevation. A first inner ring has a first raceway for the rolling bodies to roll on, a first radial narrowing and a second radial narrowing, the first radial elevation and the first radial narrowing forming a first press fit, and, respectively, the second radial elevation and the second radial narrowing forming a second press fit. The shaft has a third radial elevation and a fourth radial elevation. A second inner ring has a second, radially outer rolling body raceway for rolling bodies to roll on, a third radial narrowing and a fourth radial narrowing, wherein the third radial elevation and the third radial narrowing forming a third press fit and, respectively, the fourth radial elevation and the fourth radial narrowing forming a fourth press fit.

Abstract: A retainer assembly for securing a bearing relative to a shaft in a first axial direction. The retainer assembly includes a collar, a lock ring, and a retaining nut. The collar includes a first portion, a second portion, and a bore extending through the first portion and the second portion. The first portion includes external threads, and the second portion includes an internal recess extending circumferentially around the bore. The lock ring is located within the internal recess such that the lock ring is positioned between the second portion of the collar and the shaft and is removably coupled to the shaft. The retaining nut includes internal threads that threadingly engage the external threads of the first portion.

Abstract: A shaft bearing device for a hand-held power tool, in particular for an angle grinder and/or a circular saw, includes at least one first support unit and at least one second support unit which are intended to axially and/or radially support a bearing element of a shaft. At least one of the at least two support units is formed at least partially by a plate element that has at least one axial and/or radial bend.

Abstract: A bearing holder for fixing a bearing to a support structure such as a casing of a gearbox uses a single plate-like body. The body has a through hole, a plurality of hooks extending from a first side of the body and defining a first axial step limiting the axial movement of the bearing through the hole, and a plurality of projections extending from a second side of the body and arranged to be radially deformed to define a second axial step limiting the axial movement of the bearing through the hole in a second axial direction. Centering lips extending inwardly from the edge of the hole may be provided to fix the lateral position of the bearing.

Abstract: A bearing with antiskid design used in combination with a circular spline to form a harmonic drive, and the circular spline is provided with an inner toothed portion, the bearing includes: an elliptical gear plug, a flexible ball bearing, and a flexible spline. Between the flexible ball bearing and the flexible spline are disposed a first and second antiskid members, and the arrangement of the first and second antiskid members prevents the axial slippage between the flexible ball bearing and the flexible spline, thus improving stability and transmission accuracy of the harmonic drive.

Abstract: A system and method for mounting a bearing assembly on a shaft includes an internal flange, external flange, and a sleeve. The internal flange is securable to the bearing assembly and has a displacement pin extending outward that defines an initial position of the bearing assembly relative to the shaft. The external flange is secured to the internal flange via fasteners passing through elongated holes. The external flange has an opening configured to receive the displacement pin. The external flange may be rotated when coupled to the internal flange with the fasteners between a first position where the external flange opening is not in register with the displacement pin and a second position where the external flange opening is in register with the displacement pin. A sleeve has a tapered outside diameter and is engageable with the external flange.

Abstract: A bearing block can be secured to a fixture with quick release spring pins. The bearing block can also be secured to a shaft using a quick release spring pin. This facilitates the removal of the bearing block for repair or for cleaning whereby the bearing block can be removed without the necessity of tools or skilled labor. This thereby saves time in the removal, cleaning and reassembly or replacement of the bearing block and the device can be put back into service with significant time savings. This bearing block can be used in new designs or can be used to retrofit existing bearings and blocks.

Abstract: A bearing assembly cooperates with a bearing seat formed in a bearing housing and includes a bearing having an inner ring, an outer ring and a rolling element in engagement with the rings and an anti-rotation device. The anti-rotation device engages the outer ring to the bearing housing limiting rotation of the outer ring within the bearing seat. The anti-rotation device includes a first feature engaging the outer ring and a second feature engaging the bearing housing. The features limit the rotation of the outer ring within the bearing seat. The first feature has an internal surface for engagement the outer ring and the second feature includes an engagement surface for engaging a protrusion extending from the bearing housing.