Abstract: The present invention provides a clutch bearing assembly including a split outer cylindrical race having opposed axial edges. One outer race axial edge includes a radially inwardly-extending flange having an inner diameter Y. The clutch bearing assembly also includes an inner cylindrical race having opposed axial edges. One inner race axial edge includes a first radially outwardly-extending flange and the opposite inner race axial edge includes a second radially outwardly-extending flange. The second radially outwardly-extending flange has an outer diameter X greater than inner diameter Y such that the second radially outwardly-extending flange radially overlaps the outer race radially inwardly-extending flange. The clutch bearing assembly also includes a plurality of ramps formed on at least one of the outer cylindrical race and the inner cylindrical race. The ramps at least partially define roller pockets. The clutch bearing assembly further includes a plurality of rollers positioned in the roller pockets.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a first race with an axially extending section and a radially extending section, a second race with an axially extending section and a radially extending section, a cage supported between the first and second races, and a plurality of rolling elements circumferentially spaced within openings formed in the cage. A radial lubrication passage with an inlet and an outlet extends through at least a portion of the cage. The radially extending section of the first race and the axially extending section of the second race define a first annular gap. The radially extending section of the second race and the axially extending section of the first race define a second annular gap. Preferably, the inlet is in fluid communication with the first annular gap and the outlet extends axially through the cage and is aligned with the second annular gap.

Abstract: A bearing assembly includes a first race with an axially extending section and a radially extending section, a second race with an axially extending section and a radially extending section, a cage supported between the first and second races, and a plurality of rolling elements circumferentially spaced within openings formed in the cage. A radial lubrication passage with an inlet and an outlet extends through at least a portion of the cage. The radially extending section of the first race and the axially extending section of the second race define a first annular gap. The radially extending section of the second race and the axially extending section of the first race define a second annular gap. Preferably, the inlet is in fluid communication with the first annular gap and the outlet extends axially through the cage and is aligned with the second annular gap.

Abstract: A substantially flat, steel ring having an axis, has an axial end face with two parallel chordal grooves disposed symmetrically about a central aperture. A flat end surface between the chordal grooves engages an adjacent planet gear and ends of rollers supporting the planet gear. A portion of the chordal grooves is radially inward of the outer raceway of the rollers, providing a lubricant path between the planet washer and the planet gear.

Abstract: A bearing cage for a roller bearing. The bearing cage comprising first and second annular end rims axially spaced along a common axis and cross bars connecting the end rims such that pockets are formed between the end rims and the cross bars for retaining the rollers. Axially outward surfaces of the end rims define the axial length of the bearing cage and include at least one recess for facilitating passage of lubricant to the rollers.

Abstract: An enclosure for transducers incorporates an interior acoustically reflective shell. This acoustically reflective shell is shaped so that the inner surface thereof is the envelope of at least a section of a cylinder of elliptical cross section, an ellipsoid of revolution, or the envelope of a multitude of said shapes oriented so that the elliptical shapes share one common focus and each has one distinct focus. In this last case, transducers are placed at the distinct foci so that sound produced by them is directed substantially toward that portion of the elliptical acoustically reflective shell to which the distinct foci belong. In operation sound generated by the transducers, operating in phase with one another, is focused and concentrated at the common focus such that this common focus acts as a singular source of phase coherent sound of any desired angular beamwidth and intensity.