Patents Examined by John E. Riznic
  • Retention mechanism for a cage of a swashplate bearing
    Patent number: 5528977
    Abstract: A flexible retention mechanism for maintaining a positional relationship between a bearing cage of an arcuate roller bearing assembly and a swashplate supported by the bearing assembly includes a flexible retainer connected to the bearing cage and having a pair of end portions resiliently engaging a pair of anchor pins extending outwardly from the swashplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Goade