Abstract: A rolling bearing cage includes axially spaced side rings, cage webs connecting the side rings, cage pockets, and first and second cage ends. The cage webs have rolling element guides projecting radially inwards and the cage pockets are formed between the rolling element guides. The first cage end has a closing element formed by an axial groove at a radial web surface of a cage web that is reinforced relative to the other cage webs and delimits a penultimate cage pocket. The second cage end has a closing element formed by a partial cage web connecting the end portions at the second cage end to one another. The partial cage web is arranged to hook into the axial groove to form a cage lock that secures the second cage end to the first cage end against unintentional loosening in a peripheral direction and in both radial directions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming a rolling element bearing cage assembly, comprising forming one or more segments, the forming of each segment comprising: forming a supporting frame having a plurality of spaced apart openings; forming a reinforcing frame including a corresponding plurality of openings each for aligning with the openings of the supporting frame; and inserting the reinforcing frame within the supporting frame.

Abstract: A cam roller for a pod joint, comprising an inner rolling path and an outer ring unit, wherein a rolling path for the rolling on a bell housing section is arranged on an outer side of the outer ring unit, a plurality of rolling elements, wherein the plurality of rolling elements are arranged between the inner rolling path and the outer ring unit, and a cage device, wherein the plurality of rolling elements are arranged within the cage device, wherein the cage device includes at least one separating point in circumferential direction.

Abstract: A spherical roller bearing having a specific pitch circle diameter (PCD) that includes an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of roller elements arranged in first and second roller rows, each roller element providing an axially inner end, and a cage for guiding the roller elements in the first and second roller row, the cage having a plurality of cage pockets. One of the roller elements disposed within each cage pocket. Each respective cage pocket has a bottom that faces the axially inner end of the roller element in each cage pocket. A radially inner end of the cage pocket bottom contacts the axially inner end of the roller element only at a location radially equal to the specific PCD, the cage pocket bottom angled such that the cage pocket bottom abuts the axially inner end of the roller element at an angle such the contact is not flush.

Abstract: A cage of a cage and rollers includes engaging projecting portions that are provided on outer circumferential surfaces of rim portions, the engaging projecting portions being configured to be elastically deformed when the cage is inserted into a support hole of a rocker arm to thereby allow the cage to be contracted in diameter and to be elastically restored to be brought into engagement with the rocker arm after the cage is inserted in the support hole, to thereby position the cage properly in relation to an axial direction relative to the rocker arm. The cage and rollers can be assembled to the rocker arm while being positioned properly in relation to the axial direction so that the cage and rollers and the rocker arm can be formed into a rocker arm unit, and the cage and rollers can easily be assembled to the rocker arm.

Abstract: A spherical roller bearing including an outer ring providing at least one inner raceway, an inner ring providing a first and a second outer raceway, a plurality of roller elements arranged in a first and second roller row between the at least one inner raceway and the first and second outer raceway, a cage for at least one of guiding and retaining the roller elements in the first and second roller row. The cage provides a plurality of cage pockets, wherein one of the roller elements is disposed within each one of the plurality of cage pocket. The bearing further provides a specific pitch circle diameter (PCD), and the cage is over-pitched roller centered in relation to the pitch circle diameter (PCD). In addition, a bearing arrangement is disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure regards a spherical roller bearing having, an outer ring providing at least one inner raceway, an inner ring providing a first and a second outer raceway, a plurality of roller elements arranged in a first and second roller row disposed between the at least one inner raceway and the respective first and second outer raceway, the roller elements further providing axially inner ends. Moreover, the bearing includes a cage for one of guiding and retaining the roller elements in the first and second roller row, the cage including a plurality of cage pockets, wherein one of the roller elements is disposed within each cage pocket, and wherein the cage is roller centered by the axially inner ends.

Abstract: A spherical roller bearing having an outer ring providing at least one inner raceway, an inner ring providing a first and a second outer raceway, a plurality of roller elements arranged in a first and second roller row in-between the at least one inner raceway and the respective first and second outer raceway is provided. The bearing provides a cage for guiding the roller elements in the first and second roller row, the cage includes a plurality of cage pockets, wherein in each cage pocket one of the roller elements is disposed. The bearing further presents a specific pitch circle diameter (PCD), and the cage is essentially in-pitch roller centered in relation to the pitch circle diameter (PCD) when there is an axial force acting on the bearing. In addition, the present invention regards a bearing arrangement and a wind turbine bearing arrangement.

Abstract: Provided is a crown-shaped retainer (20), including: an annular base (22); a plurality of pockets (24) each penetrating the crown-shaped retainer in a radial direction thereof and having an opening (a) on one side of the crown-shaped retainer in an axial direction thereof; and a pair of prongs (26) positioned on both sides of the opening (a) of each of the plurality of pockets (24) in a circumferential direction of the crown-shaped retainer, the each of the plurality of pockets (24) having an inner circumferential surface including: a spherical portion (28) positioned on a radially inner side of the crown-shaped retainer; and a cylindrical portion (30) positioned on a radially outer side of the crown-shaped retainer, the cylindrical portion (30) having an inner diameter (? D2) larger than a ball diameter (dw).

Abstract: A split cage includes a plurality of cage segments each having a pair of rim portions and a pair of cage bar portions, the cage bar portions and the rim portions defining a single pocket that accommodates a single tapered roller. Turning of each of the cage segments is guided by the tapered roller, the cage segments being arranged in a circular pattern along the circumferential direction of the split cage, in an annular space between inner and outer rings. Each cage segment has projections formed so as to project radially inward from the pocket, and formed at the rim portions. A projecting length of each projection is set to such a length that the projection is brought into contact with an outer peripheral side portion of the inner ring before the cage segment is detached from the tapered roller when the cage segment is displaced to the radially inside.

Abstract: A split cage includes a plurality of cage segments, each of the cage segments having a pair of rim portions, and a pair of cage bar portions, the cage bar portions and the rim portions defining a pocket that accommodates a tapered roller. Turning of each of the cage segments is guided by the tapered roller, the cage segments being arranged in a circular pattern along the circumferential direction of the split cage, in an annular space between an inner ring and an outer ring. A radial clearance between a radially inner portion of a pocket-side face, which is a side face of each of the cage bar portions, and the outer peripheral face of the tapered roller is set larger than an amount of change in the pitch circle radius of the cage segment when the cage segment is displaced radially outward due to thermal expansion.

Abstract: A split cage includes a plurality of cage segments each having a pair of rim portions and a pair of cage bar portions, the cage bar portions and the rim portions defining a single pocket that accommodates a single tapered roller. Turning of each of the cage segments is guided by the tapered roller, the cage segments being arranged in a circular pattern along the circumferential direction of the split cage, in an annular space between inner and outer rings. Each cage segment has projections formed so as to project radially inward and formed at the rim portions. A projecting length of each projection is set to such a length that the projection is brought into contact with an outer peripheral side portion of the inner ring when the cage segment starts rotating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a single-split cage capable of continuously holding a plurality of rolling elements stably for a long time by eliminating the difference in the strength between split regions, by maintaining the strength of the entire cage uniform in the circumferential direction and by maintaining the dimensional accuracy between the split regions constant at the time of molding and also capable of improving load capacity and achieving low cost for assembly.

Abstract: A prong type resin cage includes: an annular portion; and multiple cage bars. Each cage bar has a roller guide face formed in each opposed face thereof, the opposed face being opposed to an outer peripheral face of a corresponding one of rollers. The roller guide face is used for roller guide by the outer peripheral face at a rotational speed equal to or lower than a prescribed rotational speed. A cage outer face including an outer peripheral face of the annular portion and radially outer faces of the cage bars has outer ring guide faces of which diameter is increased radially outward by a centrifugal force to decrease a radial clearance between the outer ring guide faces and an inner peripheral face of the outer ring, so that outer ring guide by the inner peripheral face is carried out, at a rotational speed higher than the prescribed rotational speed.

Abstract: A roller bearing comprises an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of rollers arranged between the outer ring and the inner ring, and a plurality of retainer segments having a plurality of column parts extending in a direction along a shaft so as to form a pocket for holding the roller, and connection parts and extending in a circumferential direction to connect the plurality of column parts, and continuously lined with each other in the circumferential direction between the outer ring and the inner ring. The column part is positioned at an circumferential end of the retainer segment. Here, a circumferential outer side end face of the column part positioned at the end is flat, and a circumferential inner side end face of the column part positioned at said end is provided with a recess recessed in the circumferential direction to reduce the thickness of the column part.

Abstract: An eccentric bearing for an electrohydraulic piston pump assembly of a vehicle brake system includes a shaft configured to be driven in rotation about its axis, a bearing ring which is eccentric relative to the shaft, and rolling bodies between the bearing ring and the shaft. The rolling bodies have different diameters corresponding to a varying width of a gap between the bearing ring and the shaft. When the shaft is driven in rotation, an eccentricity of the bearing ring revolves around the shaft at half of the rotational speed of the shaft and drives pump pistons to perform a reciprocating movement. A rolling body cage is open between the two largest rolling bodies. The rolling body cage loads the rolling bodies into the tapering gap and ensures that the rolling bodies revolve on the shaft when the shaft is driven.

Abstract: Achieved is a cage for a radial roller bearing that is made by axial draw molding, and that can suppress wear due to friction between the end sections in the axial direction and the guide surfaces of the opposing members, without the assembly direction being restricted, even when guide surfaces of opposing members are not able to support the cage over the entire area of the end surfaces in the axial direction. The cage 7c is composed of a pair of circular ring shaped rim sections 8e, 8f and a plurality of column sections 9, with the spaces between column section 9 that are adjacent in the circumferential direction functioning as pockets 10.

Abstract: A cage for a rolling bearing is coupled to a rolling bearing including an inner ring, an outer ring and a plurality of rolling elements rolling between the inner ring and the outer ring to keep intervals of the plurality of rolling elements, wherein the plurality of rolling elements include bodies coupled along a circumference thereof at predetermined intervals, wherein each of the bodies includes a first piece and a second piece which are attachable to each other and detachable from each other. A first coupler and a second coupler configured to be capable of being coupled to each other are respectively formed at the first piece and the second piece, and the first piece and the second piece are primarily coupled by means of a coupling force of the first coupler and the second coupler.

Abstract: A roller bearing comprises an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of rollers arranged between the outer ring and the inner ring, and a plurality of retainer segments having a plurality of column parts extending in a direction along a shaft so as to form a pocket for holding the roller, and connection parts and extending in a circumferential direction to connect the plurality of column parts, and continuously lined with each other in the circumferential direction between the outer ring and the inner ring. The column part is positioned at an circumferential end of the retainer segment. Here, a circumferential outer side end face of the column part positioned at the end is flat, and a circumferential inner side end face of the column part positioned at said end is provided with a recess recessed in the circumferential direction to reduce the thickness of the column part.

Abstract: A bearing cage for a rolling-element bearing includes first and second axially spaced-apart side rings extending in a circumferential direction, each side ring being split in the circumferential direction along a line of separation, thereby defining mutually-opposing bordering surfaces on first and second bearing cage sections. A first projection and a corresponding first opening are disposed on or in the mutually-opposing bordering surfaces of the first and second bearing cage sections. The first projection is insertable into the first opening in the circumferential direction to fix the bearing cage sections in at least a first direction. A second projection and a corresponding second opening are disposed on or in radially-extending, mutually-opposing bordering surfaces of the first projection and first opening. The second projection and second opening fix the bearing cage sections to each other in at least two additional directions, which are each perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A conical roller bearing device includes: a conical roller bearing that includes an inner ring (24) that has an outer raceway surface on its outer peripheral surface, an outer ring (22) that has an inner raceway surface on its inner peripheral surface, a retainer (26), and a plurality of conical rollers that are rollably arranged between the outer raceway surface of the inner ring (24) and the inner raceway surface of the outer ring (22) and that are respectively accommodated in pockets formed in the retainer (26); and a pressing mechanism that presses the retainer (26) in a direction to reduce gaps between the conical rollers and the outer raceway surface of the inner ring (24) and gaps between the conical rollers and the inner raceway surface of the outer ring (22) along center axes of the inner ring (24) and outer ring (22).

Abstract: A split rolling element guide for a bearing assembly for a balance shaft of an internal combustion engine, having two axial support faces and a plurality of axial cross members defining rolling element pockets.

Abstract: A bearing cage (10) for a rolling-element bearing is split in the circumferential direction along at least one cutting line (11-1; 11-2) between a first and a second bearing cage section (12-1; 12-2). A projection (14) and a corresponding opening (15) are respectively formed on opposing bordering surfaces (13-1; 13-2) of the cutting line between the first and second bearing cage sections, and are configured to fix the bordering surfaces to each other in three directions upon meshing of the projection with the opening. A main axis (17-1; 17-2) of projection and opening extends at an angle (?) oblique to the rotational axis (16) of the bearing cage.

Abstract: A cage used in a large-size rolling bearing is formed of a plurality of cage segments having a circular-arc shape and arranged in a circular pattern. Each cage segment includes rims opposed to each other and separated from each other at a predetermined interval, and a plurality of cage bars that extend from one of the rims to the other rim and that define pockets which accommodate the rollers and which are arranged in the circumferential direction. Multiple pairs of hook portions, between which the inner ring is sandwiched, are formed so as to project from the rims, and are arranged at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction. Distal ends of the hook portions are engaged with annular grooves formed in end portions of the inner ring so as be rotatable relative to the inner ring.

Abstract: A rolling element bearing, in particular a roller/needle bearing, having a cage including at least one inner cage and at least one outer supporting cage, said cages having windows (3) which are adapted to the rolling elements (8) and have lateral end rims (4) connecting a plurality of windows (3) and crossbars and in which the rolling elements (8) are guided and secured from falling out. Either the inner cage and the supporting cage are configured as a split inner cage ring and/or a split supporting cage ring and the rings can be attached to each other at the ends or the inner cage and the supporting cage are configured as inner cage shells and/or supporting cage shells and the shells can be attached to each other at the ends.

Abstract: The invention presents a cage (1) for separating rollers in a toroidal roller bearing. The cage (1) comprises a first and second annular ring (2, 3), a plurality of elongated axial members (4) interposed between the first and second annular ring to thereby form a number of roller pockets (5). The cage further presents a portion (6) extending radially inwardly on at least one of the first and second annular ring. The portion further extends in at least a part of the circumference of the at least one first and second annular ring. The radially outer peripheral surface of the annular ring presenting the portion presents axial grooves (7) at least at the circumference having the portion, wherein each axial groove is located at the axial end face of each roller pocket in such a way that a roller can be inserted and pulled out via the axial groove into and out of each roller pocket.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to prevent loss of oil film and improve lubrication performance of the bearing by eliminating angled portions at butting surfaces in a two-piece retainer. A two-piece retainer is made by assembling a pair of semi-annular retainer parts into an annular structure. As assembled, lubricant reservoir grooves are formed, each by two arc-shaped groove wall surfaces which are formed on both sides of the butting surface, and by a groove bottom which is formed at a region including the butting surface.

Abstract: A cage used in a large-size rolling bearing is formed of a plurality of cage segments having a circular-arc shape and arranged in a circular pattern. Each cage segment includes rims opposed to each other and separated from each other at a predetermined interval, and a plurality of cage bars that extend from one of the rims to the other rim and that define pockets which accommodate the rollers and which are arranged in the circumferential direction. Multiple pairs of hook portions, between which the inner ring is sandwiched, are formed so as to project from the rims, and are arranged at predetermined intervals in the circumferential direction. Distal ends of the hook portions are engaged with annular grooves formed in end portions of the inner ring so as be rotatable relative to the inner ring.

Abstract: A split cage for a rolling bearing includes a plurality of cage segments formed of synthetic resin and arranged annularly in a circumferential direction. Each cage segment includes: a first rim portion and a second rim portion that are spaced from each other by a predetermined interval and face each other; and a plurality of bar portions extending from the first rim portion to the second rim portion. Spaces, each of which is surrounded by the bar portions adjacent to each other and the first and second rim portions, are formed as pockets that house rolling elements. Projections for reinforcement are formed at radial end portions of boundaries between the bar portions and the first rim portion and/or boundaries between the bar portions and the second rim portion.

Abstract: A rolling-element bearing cage includes two axially spaced-apart side rings extending in a circumferential direction. Each side ring is split in the circumferential direction along at least one cutting line, thereby defining bordering surfaces on first and second bearing cage sections. A plurality of connecting bridges connects the side rings in an axial direction. First and second pairs of mutually-opposing first projections and corresponding first openings are disposed on the side rings along the bordering surfaces of the first and second bearing cage sections and fix the bordering surfaces to each other in at least first and second directions that are perpendicular to each other. A pair of a second projection and a corresponding second opening is disposed axially between the first and second pairs of first projections and first openings and fixes the bordering surfaces to each other in a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions.

Abstract: A roller cage for a rolling bearing, particularly a double roller cage for a cylinder rolling bearing, which has a ring web with axially extending webs. Every two adjacent webs delimit a receptacle pocket for a rolling element with a floor thereof being formed by the ring web. Each web has a radial outer and inner base side connected to each other by an axial outer face side. The face side of the radial outer base side is tapered toward the radial inner base side. To increase the rigidity of the webs with regard to trouble-free removal and installation of the rolling bearing, the radial inner base side is trapezoidal such that a web width of the radial inner base side increases from the face side to the floor of the receptacle pocket.

Abstract: Provides is a split-type retainer for a rolling bearing that is capable of preventing vibration, noise and damage due to collision between the end surfaces in the circumferential direction of the split section without an increase in manufacturing cost. The split section 25 comprises: an end section 27 on one side having a convex section 29 with protrusions 31 as a first engagement section; and an end section 28 on the other side having a concave section 30 with engagement holes 32 as a second engagement section that is capable of fitting with the convex section 29; and the end section 27 on the one side and the end section 28 on the other side can be connected by fitting together the convex section 29 and concave section 30, and engaging the protrusions 31 and engagement holes 32. The engagement between the protrusions 31 and engagement holes 32 prevent collision of the end surfaces in the circumferential direction of the split section 25.

Abstract: A cage is formed of a plurality of spacers that are arranged along a circumference of a same circle. Each spacer includes: first, second and third cage bars extending in substantially an axial direction of the circle and located at intervals from each other; a first coupling portion that couples an end portions of the first and second cage bars at one of the axial direction; and a second coupling portion that couples the other end portions of the second and third cage bars at the other one of the axial direction. The first cage bar, the second cage bar and the first coupling portion define a first pocket that is open at the other one of the axial direction side, and the second cage bar, the third cage bar and the second coupling portion define a second pocket that is open at the one of the axial direction side.

Abstract: A rolling element bearing, in particular a roller/needle bearing, having a cage including at least one inner cage and at least one outer supporting cage, said cages having windows (3) which are adapted to the rolling elements (8) and have lateral end rims (4) connecting a plurality of windows (3) and crossbars and in which the rolling elements (8) are guided and secured from falling out. Either the inner cage and the supporting cage are configured as a split inner cage ring and/or a split supporting cage ring and the rings can be attached to each other at the ends or the inner cage and the supporting cage are configured as inner cage shells and/or supporting cage shells and the shells can be attached to each other at the ends.

Abstract: A roller bearing comprises an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of rollers arranged between the outer ring and the inner ring, and a plurality of retainer segments having a plurality of column parts extending in a direction along a shaft so as to form a pocket for holding the roller, and connection parts and extending in a circumferential direction to connect the plurality of column parts, and continuously lined with each other in the circumferential direction between the outer ring and the inner ring. The column part is positioned at an circumferential end of the retainer segment. Here, a circumferential outer side end face of the column part positioned at the end is flat, and a circumferential inner side end face of the column part positioned at said end is provided with a recess recessed in the circumferential direction to reduce the thickness of the column part.

Abstract: A bearing cage for a rolling-element bearing includes first and second axially spaced-apart side rings extending in a circumferential direction, each side ring being split in the circumferential direction along a line of separation, thereby defining mutually-opposing bordering surfaces on first and second bearing cage sections. A first projection and a corresponding first opening are disposed on or in the mutually-opposing bordering surfaces of the first and second bearing cage sections. The first projection is insertable into the first opening in the circumferential direction to fix the bearing cage sections in at least a first direction. A second projection and a corresponding second opening are disposed on or in radially-extending, mutually-opposing bordering surfaces of the first projection and first opening. The second projection and second opening fix the bearing cage sections to each other in at least two additional directions, which are each perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: Two or more arcuate members (2A, 2B), each having a plurality of pockets (3) defined therein for accommodating corresponding rollers, are placed one above the other to form a ring shaped assembly and are subsequently connected non-separably together by means of a retention ring (4) to thereby complete the cage (1). The arcuate members (2A, 2B) are so connected together that its inner periphery may assume a position radially inwardly of the outer diameter of a shaft such that in a condition having been assembled onto the shaft, they can displace in a direction radially outwardly against an elastic compressive force of the retention ring (4) to invite a circumferential gap (S) at each joint between the arcuate members (2A, 2B).

Abstract: A roller bearing cage comprises first and second annular elements, each having at least three radially-extending bulges or indentations spaced around a circumferential direction of the annular elements. An axially-facing surface of each bulge or indentation serves as a guide surface for one axial end of a roller body. A plurality of bridge elements are bonded to and connect the first and second annular elements. Each bridge element is disposed between two adjacent bulges or indentations on a radial side of the annular elements that is opposite of the extension direction of the radially-extending bulges or indentations. The bridge elements are configured to support rolling surfaces of respective roller bodies such that a pocket for a roller body is defined between each two adjacent bridge elements and each two axially-opposing, radially-extending bulges or indentations.

Abstract: A cage for use in a roller bearing, said cage comprising a pair of generally semicircular molded plastic parts joined together, the molded plastic parts each comprising a set of pockets for receiving and locating rollers, and releasable fixings at their ends, wherein two generally semicircular molded plastic parts are detachably interconnected to each other by inter-engagement of their respective releasable fixings to form a complete generally circular cage.

Abstract: There is realized a self-aligning roller bearing with retainer that stabilizes the orientation of spherical rollers and prevents these spherical rollers from skewing, and which can be rotated at high speed, and furthermore which enables efficient lubricant feed into pockets 9. By rotating a turning tool 14 as it revolves, the surfaces on both sides in the circumferential direction of respective column sections are processed into concave curved surfaces that oppose a rolling surface of the respective spherical rollers across a pocket clearance into which lubricant oil can be fed. The length of the column sections 8c is less than the length in the axial direction of the spherical rollers, and greater than a half of the length, and an end portion of the side surface in the circumferential direction of the respective column sections 8c projects further in the circumferential direction than an intermediate portion thereof, and the spherical rollers are embraced in the pockets 9.

Abstract: There are provided a split outer ring which can suppress the reduction in durability and which can suppress largely the generation of noise or vibration which is caused in association with the passage of rolling elements over a mating surface and a split rolling bearing which employs the same outer ring. A split outer ring 2 according to the invention has first and second split outer ring members 5, 6 which are formed into a cylindrical shape by being butted against each other at circumferential end portions. First flat plane portions 7 and a V-shaped recess portion 8 which is recessed in a circumferential direction are formed at one end portion 5a of the circumferential end portions which are butted against each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand-held power tool having a bearing race inserted into a bearing socket. The bearing socket and the bearing race have recessed ring sectors positioned relative to one another in an overlapping manner. The ring sector of the bearing race is configured by breaking out a circumferential section of the bearing race, which is defined by predetermined breaking points.

Abstract: A rolling bearing, with a bearing inner and outer ring where at least one of the bearing rings is split, in a parting plane (23) which is normal with respect to an axis, into two ring halves of identical shape. Latching members are integrally formed on a radially inner or radially outer ring part. Segment-like and shell-shaped projections project axially beyond the ring part at a part of the circumferential extent thereof. The projections are arranged in a different radial plane to the latching members, which projections are delimited in the circumferential direction by segment-like depressions and the projections of one ring half engage into the depressions, which are of complementary shape, of the other ring half, such that the projections and the ring part overlap in the axial direction and the latching members of the one ring half engage into clearances which are arranged in the other ring part.

Abstract: A roller bearing utilizing a roller retainer, which has an excellent assemblability in the sense that the assembly line can be automated and which eliminates various problems inherent in the full complement roller bearing The roller bearing includes an outer race having a raceway, a plurality of rollers held in rolling contact with the raceway, and a ring-shaped roller retainer having a plurality of pockets, each rollingly receiving the respective roller, spacedly defined therein in a direction circumferentially thereof to form a ladder-like structure. The roller retainer has a plurality of slits that are spacedly defined in a direction circumferential thereof so as to extend from one axial end or the other axial end of the roller retainer to a position adjacent the other axial end or one axial end.

Abstract: A rolling bearing cage has at least U-shaped limited pockets for rolling bodies. In the rolling cage, the U-shaped delimitation of one of the pockets is configured by the bonded connection of two web elements on an annular circumferential element, the circumferential element is free of cavities and penetrations for a complete connection to sections of the web elements, and the elements are configured to have a shape adapted to each other for placing the elements in the intended position for the bonded connection such that the positions of the web elements on the circumferential element is predetermined in the circumferential direction and/or in the axial direction of the circumferential element.

Abstract: A cam shaft assembly is provided which includes a rolling bearing providing for effective oil feeding to a raceway. The assembly includes: a shaft 1; the rolling bearings 3 rotatably supporting the shaft 1; and cams 2 fitted on the shaft 1. The rolling bearing 3 includes a circumferential groove formed on an outer periphery of an outer ring 5 and an axial groove extending from place in the circumferential groove and opening on a lateral side of the outer ring 5.

Abstract: A composite roll bearing (1), comprising an outer ring (2) and an annular inner ring (3) of groove shape in cross section having first, second, and third receiving surfaces (3a, 3b, 3c) facing the both end face inner peripheral portions (2a, 2b) and the circular inner peripheral surface (2c) of the outer ring (2) at specified intervals. A plurality of rollers (4) for thrust bearing are installed between one end face portion (2a) of the outer ring (2) and the first receiving surface (3a) of the inner ring (3) and between the other end face (2b) of the outer ring (2) and the second receiving surface (3b) of the inner ring (3). A plurality of rollers (5) for radial bearing are installed between the circular inner peripheral surface (2c) of the outer ring (2) and the third receiving surface (3c) of the inner ring (3). The rollers (5) are restricted to move in a thrust direction by retainer portions (8a, 8a) formed at the inner ends of retainers (6, 7) for the rollers (4) for thrust bearing.

Abstract: A roller bearing comprises an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of rollers arranged between the outer ring and the inner ring, and a plurality of retainer segments (11a) having a plurality of column parts (14a) and (14b) extending in a direction along a shaft so as to form a pocket (13a) for holding the roller, and connection parts (15a) and (15b) extending in a circumferential direction so as to connect the plurality of column parts (14a) and (14b), and continuously lined with each other in the circumferential direction between the outer ring and the inner ring. The column part (14a) is positioned at an circumferential end of the retainer segment (11a). Here, a circumferential outer side end face (21a) of the column part (14a) positioned at the end is flat, and a circumferential inner side end face (25a) of the column part (14a) positioned at said end is provided with a recess (23a) recessed in the circumferential direction so as to reduce the thickness of the column part (14a).

Abstract: Guide grooves for guiding lubricating oil from a small rib-side end portion of an inner ring to a large rib-side end portion thereof are formed at an inner periphery of a cage.

Abstract: A cage for use in a roller bearing, said cage comprising a pair of generally semicircular moulded plastic parts joined together, the moulded plastic parts each comprising a set of pockets for receiving and locating rollers, and releasable fixing means at their ends, wherein two generally semicircular moulded plastic parts are detachably interconnected to each other by inter-engagement of their respective releasable fixing means to form a complete generally circular cage.