Abstract: The invention relates to a shaft bearing assembly (1), comprising a machine part (2), in which a shaft (5) is rotatably mounted on two axially spaced bearing points (6, 7), wherein the first bearing point (6) is arranged in a stationary manner and the second bearing point (7) can be moved relative to the first bearing point (6) such that a movement of the second bearing point (7) causes a pivoting of the shaft (5) about a rotational axis (8) in the region of the first bearing point (6).

Abstract: A bearing structure includes a pivot shaft and an elastomer for connecting to a pivot device formed from a first and a second connection member. The pivot shaft includes a connecting portion pivotally connected to the first connection member, an eccentric middle portion, and a bearing portion fixedly connected to the second connection member. The elastomer is mounted on the first connection member to contact with the eccentric middle portion of the pivot shaft, such that a tightness of contact between the elastomer and the eccentric middle portion is adjustable via an adjusting screw to locate the first and second connection members in place after they have been turned relative to each other. An elastic element is held between the pivot shaft and the first connection member to adjust a torsional force of the pivot device when the second connection member is turned relative to the first connection member.

Abstract: A bearing adjustment and monitoring system is provided for a bearing mounted between a hub and a spindle, one of which is rotatable relative to the other and one of which has a threaded end section with traversing keyway and the other of which has an abutment for limiting inward movement of the bearing. A backing washer member is arranged to removably abut the bearing on the end opposite the abutment and has a key extending into the keyway to secure it against rotation, and a calibrated nut member has threads configured for threading onto the threaded end section. One of the backing washer member and calibrated nut member has a plurality of circumferentially spaced openings and the other of the backing washer member and calibrated nut member has a plurality of openings registering with the openings in the one member but spaced apart differently therefrom, whereby to provide vernier adjustment of rotation of the calibrated nut member.

Abstract: A take-up frame assembly is instrumented with a sensor for detecting tensile or compressive loading on the assembly during adjustment. A visual readout of the loading is provided as feedback to an operator in making system adjustments. The readout may be resident at the take-up frame, or part of a portable module coupled to the sensor during adjustment. In systems including a pair of take-up frames on either side of a machine, such as a pulley-driven belt conveyor, the sensor and feedback arrangement can be used to balance forces on both sides of the system to achieve the desired operational belt tension.

Abstract: A bearing take-up apparatus is adapted to utilize a bearing assembly having a conventional flange bearing housing. The apparatus includes a bearing carrier mounted for slidable movement between a pair of parallel guide rails. The bearing carrier may be formed of a unitary piece of sheet metal according to known metal forming techniques. The bearing assembly is mounted to the bearing carrier to support a rotatable shaft. The bearing carrier is moved to a desired position along the guide rails utilizing an elongated transmission screw or the like. The arrangement facilitates replacement of the bearing assembly in the field.

Abstract: An adjustable support for journals and hinge pins, especially for use with doors and gates. A rotary member (14) including an eccentrically positioned receiving bore (16) to take up a journal or hinge pin is supported so as to be rotatably adjustable in a bearing bore (12) of a bearing block (10). A setscrew (22) extending transversely of the bearing bore (12), passing through the same, is held for rotation in the bearing block (10) but fixed against axial displacement. The setscrew (22) touches the rotary member (14) such that a toothing of the type of a worm gear forms in the rotary member (14) as the setscrew (22) is turned.

Abstract: A bearing support assembly is disclosed having a support plate with support holes and a column mounting plate with slot openings centered and positionally adjustable in a first direction over the support holes. A mounting plate having mounting slots is perpendicularly affixed at one side of the support plate by mounting bolts which are positionally adjustable in a second direction within the mounting slots. A tubular support column is affixed at one end to the column mounting plate, the interior of the tubular support column containing: a screw adjusting block which is fixedly secured within the tubular support column at the one end, and a slidably engaging support post, one end of which is connected to a bearing clamp, which in turn supports a bearing. An adjustment bolt engages the screw adjusting block and the other end of the support post, where the adjustment bolt is rotationally adjustable in a third direction to vary the vertical position of the bearing support assembly.

Abstract: A bearing take-up frame including a base assembly having a top plate permanently, pivotally secured thereto at one end and removeably secured thereto at an opposite end. A bearing block assembly is received between the base assembly and the top plate for guided axial adjustment with respect thereto. End walls are secured to the base assembly and the top plate respectively, with a lower end wall defining a generally U-shaped slot. A threaded element is received in the U-shaped slot and held against axial movement, and has a transmission screw threadably received therethrough, an opposite end of which is secured to the bearing block. Rotation of the threaded element thus imparts movement to the bearing block. By releasing and pivoting the top wall upwardly, the bearing block, transmission screw and threaded element may be removed or installed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bearing assembly adapted to be connected to a damper blade, and particularly a damper blade intended to be disposed within the duct of an air conduit used in a heating or cooling system. The assembly is characterized in that the bearing pin is supplied in a first position, from which it may be partially retracted, and after installation may be shifted to an extended position from which, if necessary, it may likewise be retracted, making it particularly suitable for installations wherein the duct interior is provided with an insulating lining.