Abstract: Pulley device for a rotating machine comprising a pulley containing a plurality of axial ribs, a torque transmission means containing an axial sleeve intended to be installed on a rotating shaft of the rotating machine and a radial plate extending radially from the axial sleeve and comprising a plurality of regularly distributed radial teeth extending towards the outside, two adjacent teeth being separated in the circumferential direction by an indentation, and a damping element arranged between the said pulley and the torque transmission means. The damping element includes at least one damping portion arranged in each of the indentations of the radial plate, being situated circumferentially between a radial tooth of the torque transmission means and an axial rib of the pulley.

Abstract: Rolling bearing assembly device comprising an outer race, an inner race, a row of rolling elements which is arranged between the outer and inner races, a sleeve mounted in the bore of the inner race, and an elastic preload element capable of transmitting an axial preload to the inner race, the elastic preload element being mounted in direct contact with the inner race and being able to be in contact with an annular axial centring portion of the sleeve. A radial bearing flange of the sleeve extends radially from the axial centring portion towards the outside of the device and bears axially over its entire periphery against the elastic preload element. The rolling bearing assembly device comprises an axial retention means bearing axially over its entire periphery against the radial bearing flange of the sleeve.

Abstract: A rolling bearing assembly device comprising an outer race, an inner race, a row of rolling elements arranged between the outer and inner races, a sleeve mounted in the bore of the inner race, and an elastic preload element capable of applying an axial preload transmitted to the inner race. The elastic preload element is mounted in direct contact with an annular axial centring portion and bearing axially over its entire periphery against a radial bearing flange extending radially from the axial centring portion towards the outside of the device.

Abstract: A support roller assembly comprises a support roller formed at least in part as a hollow cylinder. At least two bearings are spaced from each other in the axial direction of the support roller and rotatably support the support roller. At least one cushioning element is disposed within the support roller in the axial spacing between the two bearings. The cushioning element includes at least one ring made of cushioning material that extends adjacent the inner surface of the support roller.

Abstract: A friction-enhancing lacquer contains a binder and hard material particles. The hard material particles include a titanium-boron compound or consist of a titanium-boron compound, such as titanium diboride. The friction-enhancing lacquer is applied to the surface of a machine part, such as a bearing component, in order to increase its coefficient of friction and minimize or prevent slippage relative to another machine part clamped thereto.

Abstract: A temporary support member for a sensor unit of a bearing assembly having a first part for accommodating at least a part of a sensor body of the sensor unit, a second part for accommodating, in a coiled configuration, a cable connected to the sensor body and a third part for accommodating a connector mounted at a free end of the cable.

Abstract: The sensing of a mechanical load on a rolling element bearing, in operational use of the bearing, is carried out by measuring the strain on a surface (212) of the bearing that faces in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of the mechanical load.

Abstract: A rolling-element bearing includes a first bearing ring (2) and a second bearing ring (4) opposing the first bearing (2) in a radial direction (3). A sealing element (6) of the rolling-element bearing includes a radially-encircling seal support (8) extending in the radial direction (3) by a predetermined distance towards the second bearing ring (4). The seal support (8) is interference-fit and removably attached to an axial end side (9) of the first bearing ring (2). A sealing lip (10) is attached to the seal support (8) and extends from an end of the seal support (8) opposite the first bearing ring (2) in the radial direction (3) up to a mating surface (12), which is part of the second bearing ring (2).

Abstract: A roller bearing comprises at least two rows of rollers disposed between an inner ring and an outer ring. At least two tracks guide the respective rows of roller and are defined in the axial direction of the inner ring or the outer ring. At least one flange abuts axial ends of axially-adjacent rows of rollers and extends radially from a radially outer side or a radially inner side of the inner ring or the outer ring. At least one recess is defined on the side of the inner ring or the outer ring that is opposite of the radially outer side or the radially inner side of the inner ring or the outer ring, from which the at least one flange radially extends. The at least one recess at least partially overlaps the at least one flange in the axial direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rolling bearing 1 comprising a lower ring 3 mounted inside a lower annular cup 6, an upper ring 2 mounted inside an upper annular cup 7, and at least one row of rolling elements 4 positioned between raceways defined by lower and upper rings. One of the annular cups has at least one annular skirt 6d partly inserted within at least one annular groove 7m provided in the other annular cup, thus forming a sinuous chamber 8, and the sinuous chamber is at least partly filled with at least one waterproof grease material 9.

Abstract: Divider device for a flow of lubricant carried by a gas, typically air, comprising a distribution barrel (4) having an end face (5) into which run longitudinal distribution channels (6, 7) communicating with outlet orifices (8, 10) and a connection piece (18) mounted upstream of the distribution barrel (4) and comprising a hollow body with a bore (20) through which the flow of lubricant and gas can pass. The bore (20) of the connection piece (18) has a localized throttling region (26) of reduced cross section followed by a region (22) of enlarged cross section, and there is a gap defining a chamber (25) between the connection piece and the distribution barrel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a suspension bearing device, comprising at least one rolling bearing, a bottom cup and a top cup made of plastic, each in contact with the rolling bearing, and at least one seal suitable for protecting the rolling bearing from ingress of water or of polluting particles. The method is characterized in that it comprises at least one step of positioning a seal made of thermosetting elastomer on a supporting element made of plastic between the bottom cup and the top cup and, for the or each seal made of thermosetting elastomer, a step of curing this seal on its supporting element. The invention also relates to a suspension bearing device and a strut of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates a bearing comprising a liquid lubricant and at least one ceramic component (105, 115, 125), which, during operation of the bearing, is subject to rolling contact load. According to the invention, a tribological surface (110, 120, 130) of the at least one ceramic component is impregnated with a sealant, such that the liquid lubricant is prevented from entering discontinuities in the tribological surface.

Abstract: A guiding and sealing unit for a rod of a shock absorber, including a bushing, and a sealing assembly pressed into a cup-shaped seat on one end of the bushing facing the inside of the shock absorber body. The sealing assembly includes a sealing ring and an annular sealing lip that contacts the rod, a metallic reinforcing structure having a flange-shaped portion that abuts the end of the bushing and a sleeve-shaped portion. A reinforcing ring snappingly mounted on the sealing ring on a side opposite to the lip, engaged on the rod, and made of a low friction coefficient material that is more rigid than the material used to form the sealing ring and which axially extends in the seat flanking at least in part, the sleeve-like portion of the reinforcing structure.

Abstract: A bearing assembly is for a washing machine, the washing machine including a tub and a drum rotatable about a central axis. The bearing assembly comprises two bearings spaced axially apart along the central axis, a spacer disposed generally between the two bearings, and a polymeric housing. The housing includes a box-type frame molded to the bearings and to the spacer and configured to provide stiffness to the bearing assembly.

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: This bearing forms a clutching-declutching thrust bearing for a motor vehicle and comprises an inner ring, an outer ring and rolling elements. A flange mounted on the inner ring is equipped with two crenellated series of flange segments extending radially on the same side of a cylindrical web of the flange, and being offset angularly about an axis of symmetry of the inner ring, and axially along said axis. In addition to the bearing, the device further includes a control device, provided with a stationary portion and with a moving portion mounted to move axially and suitable for moving the bearing relative to the clutch mechanism, and a protective bellows disposed between the stationary portion and the bearing. The flange segments define between them an annular volume for receiving and for clamping one edge of the bellows.

Abstract: This temporary support member for a sensor unit of a bearing assembly is stackable with a similar support member when a sensor unit is mounted on each one of the support member and the similar support member.

Abstract: A hub-bearing assembly for a vehicle wheel, the assembly being provided with at least one annular metal element having an axial tubular appendage adapted for being fitted into a central bore of a wheel or a bore of a suspension upright of the vehicle, wherein the tubular appendage has a cylindrical outer surface with an annular groove; the assembly also being provided with a sleeve of plastic material, which is mounted on the tubular appendage so as to cover the outer cylindrical surface and has an inner cylindrical surface with a radially inwardly protruding relief which snap-engages in the annular groove so as to axially lock the sleeve on the tubular appendage.

Abstract: A bearing ring (10) has a tubular steel core (15) around which is formed an outer body (16) of lightweight material. The outer surface of the core forms a circumferential shoulder (26), a first side of which is subjected to a turning finishing process and provides an undercut surface (23) defining part of an annular groove (22). An axially opposite, second side of the shoulder (26), not subjected to a turning finishing process, has a non-circular portion (29) with radial recesses (28) that act as anti-rotation means cooperating with complementary portions formed by the outer body (16).