Abstract: A shape memory resin of the present invention contains a network polymer and a thermoplastic polymer, and the thermoplastic polymer is dissolved in the network polymer. The shape memory resin of the present invention can be produced by a simple process of simply dissolving the thermoplastic polymer in a network polymer precursor and cross-linking this network polymer precursor. In the present invention, an epoxy compound is preferably used as the network polymer precursor.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing includes: an inner ring; an outer ring; a plurality of tapered rollers which are rollably disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring; and a retainer which retains the tapered rollers at predetermined circumferential intervals. In this tapered roller bearing, a roller coefficient {?=(the number of rollers×average roller diameter) exceeds 0.94, a number of indentations having a micro recess-like shape are randomly provided at least on a surface of the tapered roller, a surface roughness parameter Ryni of the surface having the indentations falls within a range of 0.4 ?m?Ryni?1.0 ?m, and an Sk value is ?1.6 or less.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing (1) used in transmissions or differentials for automobiles includes an inner ring (2), an outer ring (3), a plurality of tapered rollers (4) rollably disposed between the inner and outer rings (2 and 3), and a cage (5) for holding the tapered rollers (4) at circumferential predetermined intervals, wherein the roller coefficient ? exceeds 0.94, where ? is (the number of rollers×mean roller diameter)/(?·PCD).

Abstract: At least on a surface of a rolling element of a rolling bearing, innumerable minute concave recesses are randomly formed. An area percentage of the recesses on the surface having the recesses formed thereon is in a range from 5 to 20%, and a surface roughness parameter Rymax of the surface having the recesses formed thereon is in a range of 0.4 to 1.0.

Abstract: At least on a surface of a rolling element of a rolling bearing, innumerable minute concave recesses are randomly formed. An average area of the recesses is in a range of 30 to 100 ?m2, and Rymax is in a range of 0.4 to 1.0.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing for an automobile transmission is provided, which is capable of preventing very early occurrence of surface originating flaking even when loss in pre-load has occurred under severe lubricating conditions. The tapered roller bearing is constructed such that the maximum contact pressure on a raceway surface is kept less than 3000 MPa under a condition where loss in pre-load has occurred.

Abstract: The surfaces (2a) of at least rolling elements (2) of a roller bearing for transmissions or differentials of automobiles are provided with innumerable minute, recess-shaped cavities at random and the surface roughness parameter Ryni of the surfaces provided with the cavities is in the range of 0.4-1.0 ?m and the Sk value is not more than ?1.6.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to increase the load capacity of a tapered roller bearing and to decrease the maximum face pressure on tine raceway surfaces without lowering the rigidity of the cage. The tapered roller bearing comprises an inner ring, an outer ring, multiple tapered rollers rollably disposed between the inner ring 2 and the outer ring 3, and a cage for holding the tapered rollers at predetermined circumferential intervals, wherein the roller coefficient ? thereof is larger than 0.94. Herein, ?=(the number of the rollers×the average diameter of the rollers)/(n×PCD).

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing 1 comprises an inner ring 2, an outer ring 3, a plurality of tapered rollers 4 rollably disposed between the inner and outer rings, and a cage 5 for holding the tapered rollers at predetermined circumferential intervals. In this tapered roller bearing, the roller coefficient {y=(the number of rollers ×mean roller diameter)/(?×PCD)} is greater than 0.94. At least one of the members, i.e., the outer ring, inner ring, and rolling elements, has a nitrogen rich layer. The grain size number of austenite crystal grains in the nitrogen rich layer exceeds number 10.

Abstract: At least the surfaces of the rolling elements of a rolling bearing are each randomly formed with an innumerable number of microconcave-like pits. The surface roughness parameter Ryni of the surfaces provided with the pits is in the range of 0.4-1.0 ?m, and the Sk value is ?1.6 or below.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide at low cost a long-life tapered roller bearing having a roller with a large crowning, which is preferred as a tapered roller bearing for supporting an automobile transmission pilot part. A peripheral surface of a roller 3 in a tapered roller bearing is crowning-processed by grinding and then finished by barrel polishing or tumble polishing in such a manner as to leave no grinding streaks.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing includes a retainer formed with a plurality of trapezoidal pockets. Each pocket includes cutouts formed in the crossbars defining each pocket near the narrow end thereof. A tapered roller is received in each pocket with its small-diameter end facing the narrow end of the pocket. Lubricating oil flowing into the bearing space defined radially inwardly of the retainer can quickly flows through the cutouts into the bearing space defined radially outwardly of the retainer at the narrow end of each pocket. Thus, it is possible to reduce the amount of lubricating oil flowing along the raceway of the inner ring to the large-diameter flange, and thus reduce the amount of lubricating oil remaining in the bearing, thereby reducing the torque loss due to rotational resistance of the bearing resulting from lubricating oil remaining in the bearing.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing and an automotive gear shaft support device can ensure a long endurance life even in the state in which debris is mixed. On the surfaces of an outer ring, inner ring, and tapered rollers formed from carburized bearing steel having an oxygen content of 9 ppm or less, carbo-nitrided layers having a carbon content of 0.80 wt % or over, a Rockwell hardness HRC of 58 or over, and a residual austenite content of 25–35 vol % are formed to increase mechanical properties and fatigue characteristics of the parts and to stably maintain the carbo-nitrided layers on the surfaces of the parts to a quality having suitable toughness, thereby markedly improving the endurance life of the tapered roller bearing in a state in which debris is mixed.

Abstract: A sealed rolling bearing includes an inner ring and an outer ring defining a bearing space therebetween. Axially inner and outer contact seals are provided on each side of the bearing space to seal the bearing space. The axially outer contact seals stop any splashed muddy water, thereby keeping the lips of the axially inner contact seals and their sliding contact surfaces free of muddy water. This prevents the lips of the axially inner contact seals and their sliding contact surfaces from becoming worn by muddy water. The axially inner contact seals thus maintain high sealability even if the bearing is used in environments where muddy water splashes.

Abstract: A roller bearing oil feed device includes a plurality of rolling elements arranged in a plurality of rows in the axial direction between an outer ring and an inner ring, the inner ring being divided for each row of the rolling elements and a ring-shaped spacer being interposed at the position of this division, the inner rings and spacer being fitted onto a rotary shaft. A circumferential groove is provided in the inner peripheral section of the spacer and oil feed holes communicating with the circumferential groove are provided in the rotary shaft. An oil feed passage having an inlet opening into the circumferential groove and an outlet opening to a corner on at least one side in the axial direction of the spacer is provided in the spacer.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing 1 comprises an inner ring 2, an outer ring 3, a plurality of tapered rollers 4 rollably disposed between the inner and outer rings 2 and 3, and a cage 5 for holding the tapered rollers 4 in predetermined circumferentially spaced relation, wherein the roller coefficient exceeds 0.94, and with the cage 4 positioned at the axial center, there is a clearance between the cage and the raceway surface of the outer ring, and the roller abutting width of the pocket pole surface is secured across 10% or more of the pocket length axially from the central position of the pocket.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing 1 comprises an inner ring 2, an outer ring 3, a plurality of tapered rollers 4 rollably disposed between the inner and outer rings, and a cage 5 for holding the tapered rollers at predetermined circumferential intervals. In this tapered roller bearing, the roller coefficient {y=(the number of rollers×mean roller diameter)/(?×PCD)} is greater than 0.94. At least one of the members, i.e., the outer ring, inner ring, and rolling elements, has a nitrogen rich layer. The grain size number of austenite crystal grains in the nitrogen rich layer exceeds number 10.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing (1) comprises an inner ring (2), an outer ring (3), a plurality of tapered rollers (4) rollably disposed between the inner and outer rings (2, 3) and a cage (5) for holding the tapered rollers (4) at predetermined circumferential intervals, wherein (the circumferential length on the PCD)?(roller diameter×the number of rollers)<roller diameter. Further, the tapered rollers (4) are uniformly disposed such that the distance between rollers on the PCD is less than (the roller diameter/the number of rollers).

Abstract: The present invention provides a tapered roller bearing for an automobile transmission that is capable of preventing early surface originating flaking attributable to lack of oil film even when the oil film parameter ? is in the range of 0.8 or less. Further, in a tapered roller bearing for an automobile transmission to be used with an oil film parameter ? being equal to or more than 0.5, the roughness of the raceway surfaces of both the inner and outer rings is rendered less than twice the roughness of the rolling contact surface of a roller.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing for an automobile transmission is provided, which is capable of preventing very early occurrence of surface originating flaking even when loss in pre-load has occurred under severe lubricating conditions. The tapered roller bearing is constructed such that the maximum contact pressure on a raceway surface is kept less than 3000 MPa under a condition where loss in pre-load has occurred.