Abstract: A suspension bearing unit includes a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap having an axial skirt, and at least one bearing disposed radially between the lower support cap and the upper bearing cap. At least one gasket is at least partially disposed in a space radially between the axial skirt and the at least one bearing and secured to the upper bearing cap or to the lower support cap. The gasket includes a sealing portion, and the sealing portion has at least one recess which may contain a lubricant. When the gasket is secured to the upper bearing cap, the sealing portion seals against a portion of the lower support cap, and when the gasket is secured to the lower support cap the sealing portion seals against a portion of the upper bearing cap.

Abstract: A suspension bearing unit includes a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap, at least one bearing disposed between the lower support cap and the upper bearing cap, and at least one gasket overmolded to the upper bearing cap and having a sealing portion extending toward the lower support cap and forming a seal with a portion of the lower support cap. The upper bearing cap includes an external skirt radially surrounding the at least one gasket. Also a method of forming the unit.

Abstract: A suspension bearing unit includes a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap that is formed in one piece and has an external skirt, and at least one bearing disposed between the lower support cap and the upper bearing cap. The upper bearing cap further includes at least one sealing portion radially surrounding the bearing and extending towards the lower support cap while being spaced from the lower support cap, and the external skirt radially surrounds the sealing portion of the upper bearing cap. The lower support cap includes at least one shoulder axially below the sealing portion that is defined by a first surface and a second surface of the lower support cap, and the first surface extends at least axially and the second surface extends at least radially and extends radially inwardly from the first surface.

Abstract: A device includes a bottom support cover, a top bracing cover, an annular passage being defined between the covers, at least one bearing disposed between the covers, and at least one annular seal. The seal provides a fixing portion secured by mechanical link to a first cover out of the bottom support cover and the top bracing cover and at least one sealing lip extending towards the second cover in such a way that a free end of the lip comes to bear via a sliding-contact portion with a sealing surface of the second cover. The second cover is provided with an annular protection rim protruding from the sealing surface, the protection rim being offset towards the annular passage facing the portion of contact of the free end of the sealing lip with the sealing surface.

Abstract: A strut bearing device includes a lower support cover, an upper rest cover, and at least one bearing arranged between the lower and upper covers. The lower support cover includes an annular radial portion for supporting the bearing and an annular axial skirt which extends axially from the radial portion on the opposite side to the upper rest cover. The axial skirt has an annular inner surface provided with a plurality of stiffening ribs extending radially inwardly in a projecting manner and spaced in a circumferential direction.

Abstract: A suspension bearing unit includes a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap that is formed in one piece and has an external skirt, and at least one bearing disposed between the lower support cap and the upper bearing cap. The upper bearing cap further includes at least one sealing portion radially surrounding the bearing and extending towards the lower support cap while being spaced from the lower support cap, and the external skirt radially surrounds the sealing portion of the upper bearing cap. The lower support cap includes at least one shoulder axially below the sealing portion that is defined by a first surface and a second surface of the lower support cap, and the first surface extends at least axially and the second surface extends at least radially and extends radially inwardly from the first surface.

Abstract: A roller bearing for a steering column includes a first ring, a second ring and at least one row of balls arranged between the two rings. The second ring including a casing, at least one insert arranged in the casing so as to form a raceway of the second ring, and at least one prestressing element mounted in the casing and exerting an axial force on the insert. The first ring has a raceway for the balls, the raceway having in cross-section a concave inner profile that is asymmetrical relative to a plane parallel to a radial plane passing through the center of the balls.

Abstract: A rolling bearing for a steering column including a first ring, a second ring, and at least one row of balls arranged between the rings. The second ring includes a casing and at least one insert element arranged in the casing and forming a bearing race of the second ring, and at least one prestress element mounted in the casing and exerting an axial force on the insert element. The first ring has a bearing race having, in cross section, a concave inner profile, and at least one first thrust surface extending from a first axial end of the bearing race obliquely toward the outside in the direction of the second ring.

Abstract: An upper bearing cap for a suspension thrust bearing device includes a radial wall having an upper surface configured to face a retainer seat and an opposite lower surface configured to contact a rolling-element bearing, an axial outer annular skirt extending axially downwards from a radial outer edge of the radial wall and having an axial outer surface and an opposite axially inner surface, and at least one hook section comprising at least one hook configured to interact with a further component of the suspension thrust bearing device. A radially outer portion of the radial wall has a first thickness, and the axial outer annular skirt has a second thickness, and at least a portion of the at least one hook section has a third thickness greater than the first thickness and greater than the second thickness.

Abstract: A device includes a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap, at least one bearing disposed between the caps and at least one annular seal. The seal provides a claw secured by mechanical connection to the upper support cap, a sealing lip extending obliquely from the claw in the direction of the upper bearing cap.

Abstract: A suspension bearing unit includes a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap, at least one bearing disposed between the lower support cap and the upper bearing cap, and at least one gasket overmolded to the upper bearing cap and having a sealing portion extending toward the lower support cap and forming a seal with a portion of the lower support cap. The upper bearing cap includes an external skirt radially surrounding the at least one gasket. Also a method of forming the unit.

Abstract: A suspension bearing unit includes a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap having an axial skirt, and at least one bearing disposed radially between the lower support cap and the upper bearing cap. At least one gasket is at least partially disposed in a space radially between the axial skirt and the at least one bearing and secured to the upper bearing cap or to the lower support cap. The gasket includes a sealing portion, and the sealing portion has at least one recess which may contain a lubricant. When the gasket is secured to the upper bearing cap, the sealing portion seals against a portion of the lower support cap, and when the gasket is secured to the lower support cap the sealing portion seals against a portion of the upper bearing cap.

Abstract: A suspension thrust bearing device providing a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap and at least one bearing arranged between the caps. The upper bearing cap includes an outer skirt radially surrounding the lower support cap. The lower support cap having at least one annular deflector flange extending towards the outer skirt of the upper bearing cap while remaining radially spaced apart from the outer skirt, the deflector flange having a lower inclined surface extending obliquely downwards.

Abstract: A device includes a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap, at least one bearing disposed between the caps and at least one annular seal. The seal provides a claw secured by mechanical connection to the upper support cap, a sealing lip extending obliquely from the claw in the direction of the upper bearing cap.

Abstract: A device includes a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap, at least one bearing disposed between the caps and at least one annular seal. The seal provides a claw secured by mechanical connection to the upper support cap, a sealing lip extending obliquely from the claw in the direction of the upper bearing cap.

Abstract: A device includes a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap, at least one bearing disposed between the caps and at least one annular seal. The seal provides a claw secured by mechanical connection to the upper support cap, a sealing lip extending obliquely from the claw in the direction of the upper bearing cap.

Abstract: A device includes a bottom support cover, a top bracing cover, an annular passage being defined between the covers, at least one bearing disposed between the covers, and at least one annular seal. The seal provides a fixing portion secured by mechanical link to a first cover out of the bottom support cover and the top bracing cover and at least one sealing lip extending towards the second cover in such a way that a free end of the lip comes to bear via a sliding-contact portion with a sealing surface of the second cover. The second cover is provided with an annular protection rim protruding from the sealing surface, the protection rim being offset towards the annular passage facing the portion of contact of the free end of the sealing lip with the sealing surface.

Abstract: A suspension thrust bearing device for use with a suspension spring in an automotive suspension strut of a vehicle. The device includes a bearing having an upper annular bearing member and a lower annular bearing member in relative rotation, and a damping element made of resilient material and interposed between the lower annular bearing member and the suspension spring. The lower annular bearing member provides an outwardly radially-extending flange, the flange being embedded within the damping element.

Abstract: A suspension thrust bearing device for use with a suspension spring in an automotive suspension strut of a vehicle. The device provides a bearing having upper and lower annular bearing members in relative rotation, and a damping element made of resilient material and interposed between the lower annular bearing member and the suspension spring. The damping element including at least one deflecting flange for reducing any ingress of water and other pollutants between the upper and lower annular bearing members. The damping element is provided with an annular groove open axially towards the suspension spring, the annular groove radially defining a spring support surface on an inner side, and the deflecting flange on an outer side. The deflecting flange has a frustoconical shape directed axially towards the suspension spring.

Abstract: A suspension thrust bearing device that provides a lower support cap, an upper bearing cap and at least one bearing arranged between the caps. The upper bearing cap includes an outer skirt radially surrounding the lower support cap. The lower support cap ha at least one annular flange extending towards the outer skirt of the upper bearing cap while remaining radially spaced apart from the outer skirt. The upper bearing cap further includes at least one annular rib extending axially towards an upper surface of the flange of the lower support cap while remaining axially spaced apart from the lower support cap. The annular rib is radially located between the outer skirt of the upper bearing cap and the bearing.