Patents by Inventor Vincent BREDOIRE

Vincent BREDOIRE has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11852197
    Abstract: A rolling bearing providing a first ring and a second ring capable of rotating concentrically relative to one another, at least one row of rolling elements arranged between first and second raceways of the first and second rings, and at least one seal provided with at least one sealing lip. The first ring includes at least one first rolling ring having the first raceway and a first sealing ring secured to the first rolling ring. The second ring further includes at least one second rolling ring having the second raceway and a second sealing ring secured to the second rolling ring. The bearing also further includes a sealing module reversibly secured to the first and second sealing rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Damien Barciet, Vincent Bredoire
  • Patent number: 11754122
    Abstract: The bearing includes a first ring, a second ring, at least one row of radial and axial rolling elements arranged between axial and radial raceways provided on the rings. The second ring has a protruding nose engaged into an annular groove of the first ring and provided with the axial raceway and with the radial raceway of the second ring. The bearing further provides at least one cage for maintaining the row of axial rolling elements and at least one flange for guiding and maintaining the cage in radial direction. The flange axially abuts against a flat surface of the second ring. The bearing further includes a plurality of fixing screws to secure the flange to the second ring, the fixing screws extending axially through the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Bruno Capoldi, Vincent Bredoire, Herve Dondaine
  • Patent number: 11585379
    Abstract: A bearing provides a first ring and a second ring capable of rotating concentrically relative to one another, and at least one seal provided with at least one sealing lip. The bearing further includes a sealing module providing a carrier reversibly secured to the first ring, the seal being mounted radially into contact with the carrier, a friction ring reversibly secured to the second ring, the sealing lip of the seal coming into contact with the friction ring, and at least one spacing element axially interposed between the friction ring and the second ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Damien Barciet, Vincent Bredoire
  • Publication number: 20220243763
    Abstract: The bearing includes a first ring, a second ring, at least one row of radial and axial rolling elements arranged between axial and radial raceways provided on the rings. The second ring has a protruding nose engaged into an annular groove of the first ring and provided with the axial raceway and with the radial raceway of the second ring. The bearing further provides at least one cage for maintaining the row of axial rolling elements and at least one flange for guiding and maintaining the cage in radial direction. The flange axially abuts against a flat surface of the second ring. The bearing further includes a plurality of fixing screws to secure the flange to the second ring, the fixing screws extending axially through the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Bruno Capoldi, Vincent Bredoire, Herve Dondaine
  • Publication number: 20220196072
    Abstract: A rolling bearing providing a first ring and a second ring capable of rotating concentrically relative to one another, at least one row of rolling elements arranged between first and second raceways of the first and second rings, and at least one seal provided with at least one sealing lip. The first ring includes at least one first rolling ring having the first raceway and a first sealing ring secured to the first rolling ring. The second ring further includes at least one second rolling ring having the second raceway and a second sealing ring secured to the second rolling ring. The bearing also further includes a sealing module reversibly secured to the first and second sealing rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Damien Barciet, Vincent Bredoire
  • Publication number: 20220196073
    Abstract: A bearing provides a first ring and a second ring capable of rotating concentrically relative to one another, and at least one seal provided with at least one sealing lip. The bearing further includes a sealing module providing a carrier reversibly secured to the first ring, the seal being mounted radially into contact with the carrier, a friction ring reversibly secured to the second ring, the sealing lip of the seal coming into contact with the friction ring, and at least one spacing element axially interposed between the friction ring and the second ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Damien Barciet, Vincent Bredoire
  • Patent number: 10859118
    Abstract: A slewing bearing having an inner ring, an outer ring provided with a first part and a second part that are axially assembled one to another, at least one axial thrust between the inner ring and the first part of outer ring that can transmit axial forces, and a radial thrust between the inner ring and the second part of outer ring which can transmit radial forces is provided. Roller elements of radial thrust are arranged in an annular groove that extends from a bore of second part of outer ring. At least one mounting orifice axially extends from the annular groove, has dimensions such that at least one roller element can pass through the mounting orifice, and is closed by a plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SFK
    Inventors: Joshua Oliveira, Vincent Bredoire
  • Patent number: 10801550
    Abstract: An encoder system mounted on a large diameter bearing, the large diameter bearing having an inner ring and an outer ring, the encoder system providing a tensioning assembly mounted in a pre-machined portion of the inner ring, the tensioning assembly including a first tensioning part having a first machined recess and a first groove, and a second tensioning part having a second groove, the second tensioning part conforming in size and shape to the first recess and disposed within the first machined recess. The tensioning assembly is centered and fixed on to the inner ring. An encoder assembly mounted on the outer ring, the encoder assembly including a first encoder part fixed to the outer ring, and a second encoder part fixed to the first encoder part and aligned in front of the encoder band. A method of assembling an encoder system to a large diameter bearing is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventor: Vincent Bredoire
  • Patent number: 10400823
    Abstract: A cage segment for a bearing rotatable around an axis being able to receive a plurality of rolling elements configured to travel on two annular raceways respectively on inner and outer rings of the bearing, and including an inner wall that extends circumferentially in the form of a cylinder, the axis of symmetry being the axis (X1), an outer wall that extends circumferentially in the form of a cylinder, the axis of symmetry being the axis (X1), two end portions that are circumferentially opposed, which extend radially with respect to the axis (X1) and which connect together the inner wall and the outer wall, a plurality of successive pockets for receiving the rolling elements, so that two successive pockets are circumferentially delimitated by a radial beam, The radial beam extending radially with respect to the axis (X1), the radial beam comprising two end portions so that one end portion connects with the inner wall and the other end portion connects with the outer wall, The radial beam provides a first rec
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Bruno Capoldi, Vincent Bredoire
  • Publication number: 20190242434
    Abstract: A slewing bearing having an inner ring, an outer ring provided with a first part and a second part that are axially assembled one to another, at least one axial thrust between the inner ring and the first part of outer ring that can transmit axial forces, and a radial thrust between the inner ring and the second part of outer ring which can transmit radial forces is provided. Roller elements of radial thrust are arranged in an annular groove that extends from a bore of second part of outer ring. At least one mounting orifice axially extends from the annular groove, has dimensions such that at least one roller element can pass through the mounting orifice, and is closed by a plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Joshua Oliveira, Vincent Bredoire
  • Patent number: 10161451
    Abstract: A cage segment for a bearing rotatable around an axis of symmetry that defines an axial direction and able to receive a plurality of rolling elements and having an inner and outer walls that extend circumferentially in the form of a of cylinder. A plurality of radial beams extend globally radially with respect to the axis and connecting the inner and outer walls. Each axial radial beam having a central portion and two end portions that are opposite with respect to the central portion. The central portion being symmetrical with respect to a plane of symmetry. The plane of symmetry of the at least one end portion cooperating with a rolling element to center the segment, forms with the plane of symmetry of the central portion an angle which is not equal to zero.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Bruno Capoldi, Vincent Bredoire
  • Publication number: 20180231057
    Abstract: A cage segment for a bearing rotatable around an axis of symmetry that defines an axial direction and able to receive a plurality of rolling elements and having an inner and outer walls that extend circumferentially in the form of a of cylinder. A plurality of radial beams extend globally radially with respect to the axis and connecting the inner and outer walls. Each axial radial beam having a central portion and two end portions that are opposite with respect to the central portion. The central portion being symmetrical with respect to a plane of symmetry. The plane of symmetry of the at least one end portion cooperating with a rolling element to center the segment, forms with the plane of symmetry of the central portion an angle which is not equal to zero.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Bruno Capoldi, Vincent Bredoire
  • Publication number: 20180209480
    Abstract: A cage segment for a bearing rotatable around an axis being able to receive a plurality of rolling elements configured to travel on two annular raceways respectively on inner and outer rings of the bearing, and including an inner wall that extends circumferentially in the form of a cylinder, the axis of symmetry being the axis (X1), an outer wall that extends circumferentially in the form of a cylinder, the axis of symmetry being the axis (X1), two end portions that are circumferentially opposed, which extend radially with respect to the axis (X1) and which connect together the inner wall and the outer wall, a plurality of successive pockets for receiving the rolling elements, so that two successive pockets are circumferentially delimitated by a radial beam, The radial beam extending radially with respect to the axis (X1), the radial beam comprising two end portions so that one end portion connects with the inner wall and the other end portion connects with the outer wall, The radial beam provides a first rec
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Bruno Capoldi, Vincent Bredoire
  • Patent number: 9638259
    Abstract: A plug assembly for use in a rolling bearing comprising at least a first ring, at least one second ring, and at least one row of rolling elements arranged between the rings. The first ring is provided with an opening for inserting rolling elements into a space between raceways or for taking rolling elements out of the space between the raceways for assembly and maintenance. The plug assembly comprises a plug configured to close the opening when the bearing is operating. The plug includes an inner end face facing the rolling elements and an outer end face opposite to the inner end face. The bearing can further comprise a protective cap shielding the outer end face of the plug from a corrosive environment of the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF
    Inventors: Vincent Bredoire, Nicolas Chaumont, Michel Nicolas
  • Publication number: 20160091025
    Abstract: A plug assembly for use in a rolling bearing comprising at least a first ring, at least one second ring, and at least one row of rolling elements arranged between the rings. The first ring is provided with an opening for inserting rolling elements into a space between raceways or for taking rolling elements out of the space between the raceways for assembly and maintenance. The plug assembly comprises a plug configured to close the opening when the bearing is operating. The plug includes an inner end face facing the rolling elements and an outer end face opposite to the inner end face. The bearing can further comprise a protective cap shielding the outer end face of the plug from a corrosive environment of the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Vincent BREDOIRE, Nicolas CHAUMONT, Michel NICOLAS