Abstract: A joint structure is provided between a crankshaft rotated within a crankcase of an engine and a connecting rod an end of which is jointed to the crankshaft via a bearing and the other end of which is jointed to a piston reciprocated within a cylinder of the engine. The large end of the crankshaft is provided with an aperture for receiving the crankpin at the other periphery of the crankshaft. The bearing is positioned at the inner periphery of the aperture, and comprises a plurality of needle rollers made of a ceramic material having silicon nitride as one of the main ingredients. A cage is provided for positioning and retaining the plurality of needle rollers at equal intervals along its periphery. The bearing is lubricated by a lubricant contained within a gas mixture supplied to the engine. Since the needle rollers of the bearing are composed of a very hard, light, and heat-resistive material, the junction structure is more reliable and runs well under severe conditions over a longer period of time.

Abstract: A rolling bearing suitable for use in a high temperature atmosphere is provided.The bearing is partly or entirely made of a ceramic material with at least its inner ring being made of a ceramic material so as to improve the rotational and antiabrasive efficiencies thereof in a high temperature operating condition.Further, in order to prevent both chamfered ends of the inner ring from cracking or chipping, the inner peripheral surface is crowned to have a Lundberg profile thereby avoiding a local concentration of stress on the inner ring.

Abstract: An improved type of rolling element bearing, in which race land regions are protected against wear or scoring, is described. In particular, it is shown that a coating of a hard, wear-resistant material such as titanium nitride, applied to the race land region of a rolling element bearing, is effective in preventing wear or scoring of the race land region.

Abstract: Ceramic bearing means being operated at elevated temperatures under atmospheric conditions are lubricated with metal oxide products. The lubricants are formed in situ by continuously oxidizing a metal source located in physical proximity to the ceramic bearing surfaces during operation of such bearing means.

Abstract: The grease-sealed bearing is formed on rolling surfaces (4) of rings (2, 2) of the bearing (1) with oxide layers (5) having a thickness of 0.1-2.5 microns, the development of peculiar peeling on the rolling surfaces of the bearing can be prevented. If it is used as a bearing for an alternator or the like, its duration can be increased.

Abstract: A rotary anode X-ray tube comprises a cathode for emitting electrons in a vacuum vessel, an anode target with which the electrons emitted from the cathode collide to generate X-rays, a rotor fixed integrally with the anode target, and a plurality of bearings for rotatably supporting the anode target. Frictional surfaces of at least one of the bearings that is located in the vicinity of the anode target are coated with lubricant that demonstrates low vapor pressure at high temperatures. Main component of the lubricant is one of tin, aluminum and indium. Mother material of at least one of the bearings is ceramics.

Abstract: A ball-and-roller bearing provided with a bearing ring and rolling element has the surface hardness of at least one of the bearing ring and rolling element of Hv 900 or more and the minimal compression residual stress of 100 kgf/mm.sup.2 or more in the depth from the surface of the bearing ring and/or rolling element to the depth equivalent to a 2% of the mean diameter of the rolling element and at the same time, the bearing is closely sealed to prevent any foreign particles from being ingressed thereinto, thus making possible a significant improvement of its longevity.

Abstract: A ball ball bearing for use in a vacuum is a sealed full-type ball bearing comprising an inner ring and an outer ring both made of stainless steel, balls made of a ceramic composed primarily of silicon nitride, and stainless steel shield plates. The bearing has enclosed therein a grease of low-volatility composition comprising a diester synthetic oil serving as a base oil, an organic condensation agent and an ethylene tetrafluoride resin additive.

Abstract: A rolling bearing having bearing rings and rolling members wherein at least one of the bearing rings and the rolling members essentially consists of an alloy steel which contains carbide-forming elements. The bearing rings and the rolling members are subjected to carburizing or carbo-nitriding and then hardening to form a rolling surface layer. The content of retained austenite (.gamma..sub.R vol %) in the rolling surface layer is from 20 to 45% by volume and the hardness (Hv) of the rolling surface layer reinforced by dispersion of fine carbides or carbonitrides with an average grain size of from 0.5 to 1.5 .mu.m with regard to the content of the retained austenite (.gamma..sub.R vol %) is within the range of:-4.7.times.(.gamma..sub.R vol %)+920.ltoreq.Hv.ltoreq.-4.7.times.(.gamma..sub.R vol %)+1020.

Abstract: A rolling bearing in which a bearing ring and/or a rolling element comprises an alloy steel wherein the hardness of a surface layer over a thickness corresponding to greater than 2% of a mean diameter of a rolling element is equal to or greater than 60 HRC and the hardness at least of the raceway surface or the rolling contact surface is equal to or greater than 64 and equal to or less than 69 HRC, and carbides of equal to or greater than 6 .mu.m converted as the diameter of a circle are not contained in a range from the raceway surface of the rolling contact surface as far as the depth corresponding to 2% of the mean diameter of the rolling element.

Abstract: A bottom bracket bearing unit for a bicycle or the like has an installation unit formed by a long sleeve and short sleeve of synthetic resin formed directly with race grooves for a pair of double bearings which have steel balls riding between the grooves of the sleeves and the grooves of the pedal-crnak axle or shaft which is received in these sleeves.

Abstract: A bearing assembly including an inner race element and an outer race element each having raceways therein, the gradated race matrixes making up the composition of the race elements such that each race element transitions from a metallic substrate such as steel to an outer wear resistant layer such as silicon nitride.

Abstract: A rolling contact parts steel has C: 0.2-0.6 wt%; Si: 0.3-2.0 wt%; Cr: 0.5-2.5 wt%; Mn: 1.7 wt% or less; O: 12 ppm or less; and the balance of Fe and an inevitable impurity. The steel produces a fine carbide without the need for a separate heat treatment. The dimensioal stability at high temperature of the steel is superior. A rolling bearing has at least one of the races and the rolling element thereof made of the steel, the steel being carburized or carbonitrided, then quenched and then, finally, tempered. The one of the races and the rolling element will not soften at a high temperature.

Abstract: A rolling contact element steel has C: 0.2-0.6 wt %; Si: 0.5-2.0 wt %; Cr: 5.0-8.0 wt %; Mo: 3.0 wt % or less; Mn: 1.6 wt % or less; O: 12 ppm or less; and the balance of Fe and an inevitable impurity. A rolling bearing made of this steel will not soften even at high temperature. The dimensional stability at high temperature and wear-resistance of the steel are superior. The steel can produce a fine carbide without the need for a separate heat treatment. A rolling bearing has at least one of the races and the rolling element made of the steel, the steel being carburized or carbonitrided, then quenched and finally high-temperature tempered.

Abstract: A rolling-part steel and a rolling part employing same are disclosed. The steel includes: C; 0.1 to 0.7 wt. %, Si; below or equal to 0.04 wt. %; Mn; below or equal to 1.0 wt. %, Cr; 0.2 to 1.0 wt. %, S; below or equal to 0.003 wt. %; P; below or equal to 0.025 wt. %, O; below or equal to 0.0015 wt. %, the reminder Fe, and a necessary impurity. The steel has a good plastic-workability such that the rolling part can be produced only by plastic working. The steel also has a good hardenability.

Abstract: A vacuum pump includes a rotor and at least one bearing that is supplied with a lubricant and that is situated, during operation, in a negative-pressure environment. In order to extend the useful life of the bearing, it is proposed that the bearing is formed from a ceramic material.

Abstract: Improved structures in bearings operable to receive and support shafts or members which are supported for rotation on shafts or pins. The balls and/or rollers and/or one or more of such components, such as the outer and inner races, are coated with hard, high strength synthetic diamond material deposited in situ thereon. In all forms, the synthetic diamond material coatings may be overcoated with thin layers of chromium, chromium alloys or similar materials which serve to protect the synthetic diamond material coating same.

Abstract: A machine part having a rolling or sliding surface formed with a plurality of minute recesses at random with the SK value less than zero in both the longitudinal and circumferential directions, and the area ratio of the recesses to the whole rolling surface being 10-40 percent.

Abstract: A rolling bearing has races and a rolling element. At least one of the races and the rolling element is made of a carburized or carbonitrided alloy steel. The content of a fine carbide present in the surface layer of the one element of the rolling bearing is 20-50 vol %. The content of retained austenite in the surface layer is 10-25 vol %. The rolling bearing provides a long-life rolling bearing suitable for use in a transmission and engine.

Abstract: A vacuum pump includes a rotor and at least one bearing that is supplied with a lubricant and that is situated, during operation, in a negative-pressure environment. In order to extend the useful life of the bearing, it is proposed that the bearing is formed from a ceramic material.

Abstract: An anti-friction bearing unit, particularly for use in an exhaust gas turbo charger. The unit includes two anti-friction bearings axially spaced apart from each other on a shaft. High temperature occurs on one end of the shaft. A precise mounting is provided which is not sensitive to high temperatures on at least the axial side exposed to high temperature. The bearing outer ring, which is the ring not subject to high temperatures, consists of one piece. The bearing inner ring is widened and divided into two sections at its axial middle. The axial portion of the divided inner ring which is exposed to high temperature consists of material of high heat resistance. The high heat resistance material is, for example, 80 MoCrV 42 16 (M 50) or X 102 CRMo 17 (AISI 440 C). An additional intermediate ring around the shaft at the high temperature and helps reduce heat transmission.

Abstract: A rolling bearing, in which at least one of the races and a rolling element of the rolling bearing is made of a raw steel which is free from a Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 or an Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 -base inclusion particle with a 13 .mu.m or more average particle size; but which includes 80 or less Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 or Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 -base inclusion particles with a 3 .mu.m or more average particle size for each tested area of 165 mm.sup.2. The rolling bearing provides a very long life rolling bearing even under the severe conditions of a high bearing, the presence of a deflection in a bearing housing, defective lubrication, etc.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns rotating-anode type X-ray tubes. According to the disclosure, the rotor is supported by passive magnetic bearings, the respective positions of which are such that the rotor is shifted in the direction opposite to that of the anode. The rotor is kept shifted by a thrust-bearing acts, at the same time, as an electrical conductor for the anode current.

Abstract: A rolling bearing includes an outer race, an inner race, many balls interposed between the outer race and the inner race, and a retainer for holding the balls at equal intervals in a circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface of the inner race. At least the balls among the outer race, the inner race, and the ball are coated with a lubricating film, and the retainer is made from linear-chain polyphenylene sulfide as a matrix and containing at least a fluoroplastic by 10 to 60 wt %.

Abstract: A bearing includes an inner ring made of ceramics. A shaft is made of metal and fitted in the inner ring. The ceramics has a tensile strength equal to or larger than 50 Kg/mm.sup.2, and the ceramics and the metal are determined so as to satisfy the relation of .beta..sub.2 -.beta..sub.1 .ltoreq.6.times.10.sup.-6 /.degree.C. where .beta..sub.1 is a coefficient of linear expansion of the ceramics and .beta..sub.2 is a coefficient of linear expansion of the metal.

Abstract: An anti-electrolytic corrosion type rolling bearing of the present invention has an insulation coating layer formed on the outer surface of, or the outer surface and side walls of, the outer ring. The insulation coating layer has an insulating layer sandwiched between metal layers.

Abstract: A bearing race member composed of steel containing 0.60 to 0.85% carbon by weight, 0.5 to 1.0% by weight in a single content or total contents of Si and Al, and 13 ppm or less oxygen, wherein said bearing race member is quenched and subsequently tempered to contain 15% or less retained austenite therein. Even though basically made of structural carbon steel, the bearing race member has a long life equal to that of high-carbon chromium bearing steel and is superior in dimensional stability and crack fatigue strength.

Abstract: In an air control device including a body, an air passage formed in the body, a throttle valve disposed in the air passage for controlling an air quantity flowing in the air passage, a throttle shaft for mounting the throttle valve and extending across the aiir passage, and a pair of first and second ball bearings mounted in the body for rotatably supporting the throttle shaft; a supporting structure of the throttle valve including a first shoulder formed in the body; a first stopper fixed to the body; an inner ring of the first ball bearing engaged by interference fit with the throttle shaft; an outer ring of the first ball bearing engaged by clearance fit with the body, the outer ring being fixedly sandwiched between the first shoulder and the first stopper under the condition where a thrust is applied to the outer ring in an axial direction of the throttle shaft; a second shoulder formed in the body; a second stopper engaged by interference fit with the body; an inner ring of the second ball bearing engage

Abstract: A product for use in a power train such as a bearing assembly, a reducer, a coupling or the like and which is suitable for use in a wet or harsh chemical environment including a housing, exterior surfaces of said housing having tough, durable coatings of fluorocarbon polymers to render same resistant to corrosion or chemical attack during usage in the food and chemical industry, and the method of making the same. A first polymer is present in a thickness of from about 0.5 to about 0.8 mill and exhibits thermoset characteristics for bonding to the housing. A second polymer is applied over the first polymer on all exterior surfaces to be protected in a thickness of up to about 4.0 mils and is bondable to said first polymer coating.

Abstract: A dry rolling element bearing assembly for rotatably mounting a flight vehicle engine shaft to a housing. Rolling elements (such as ball bearings) are positioned between inner and outer races. Stop devices axial position the inner and outer races. A mounting device positions the inner race radially outward from the shaft so as to create a first annular air space between them. The mount has a flexible portion and has a support ring portion which contacts the outer surface of the inner race with a radial interference fit. A similar mounting device positions the outer race radially inward from the housing. Air directing devices direct cooling air impingingly against bearing surfaces.

Abstract: A handpiece particularly suited for medical/dental applications in which a rotary tool is used upon and in proximity with anatomical structures. The handpiece has an anti-friction bearing assembly which mounts the rotary tool. At least the rolling elements of the bearing assembly are formed of ceramic material. The instrument may be sterilized repeatedly without requiring lubrication either in use or between sterilization cycles.

Abstract: A ball bearing formed with an outer ring including (i) an inner cylindrical body made of a steel sheet of which one peripheral edge is bent to form a first flange and (ii) an outer cylindrical body of which one peripheral edge is bent to form a second flange and which is fitted to the inner cylindrical body. An inner ring made of any suitable material is provided on its outer circumferential surface thereof with a raceway groove. The inner ring has a shaft hole of any suitable configuration according to a section configuration of a shaft to be inserted into the shaft hole.

Abstract: A heat-resistant ball bearing comprising inner and outer races made of a heat-resistant steel, a plurality of balls made of a ceramic, and a crown retainer made of graphite. Preferably, the retainer has a crown shape and comprises a plurality of projections forming a pocket and a cut-away portion connected to the pocket. The width of the cut-away portion is selected to be about 97 to 99% of the diameter of the ball.

Abstract: This invention provides a bearing structure of a rotary machine wherein a shaft is supported on housings through rolling bearings made of a ceramic material, solid lubricants made of a powder lubricant of CaF.sub.2, Cr.sub.2 O.sub.3, etc., are disposed adjacent to and on both sides of the rolling bearings and seal rings are disposed between the shaft and the housings and on the sides of the solid lubricants. In a ultra-high speed rotary machine, this structure provides a bearing which is excellent in heat-resistance, deformation resistance, wear resistance and durability. The temperature of the bearing structure is raised as a whole to a high temperature without cooling the housings to provide solid lubrication by the solid lubricants, and to reduce drastically frictional resistance. The frictional resistance is further reduced under a high temperature condition to attain low friction and to drastically reduce the wear quantity of the bearing.

Abstract: A rolling bearing having an inner ring, outer ring and rolling element, at least one of these elements being made of one of the following first, second or third medium-carbon manganese steels. The first medium-carbon manganese steel includes C: 0.4 to 0.7 wt. %, Si: 0.15 to 1.2 wt. %, Mn: 1.2 to 1.7 wt. %, Al: 200 to 300 ppm, Ti: up to 40 ppm, N: 100 to 200 ppm, S: up to 80 ppm, O: 9 ppm and the balance of Fe. The second steel includes at least one of Nb: 0.03 to 0.08 wt. % and V: 0.1 to 0.15 wt. % in addition to the elements of the first medium-carbon manganese steel. The third medium-carbon manganese steel includes at least one of Nb: 0.03 to 0.08 wt. % and V: 0.1 to 0.15 wt. % instead of Al and N and includes the other elements of the first medium-carbon manganese steel. Each medium-carbon manganese steel is subject to carburizing or carbo-nitriding so as to include a case with a 25 to 45 vol. % retained austenite.

Abstract: A machine bearing for underwater use has a central shaft interconnected to an outer shell or cover by a spacer or cage which locates balls in predetermined spaces around inner and outer races between the shaft and cover. The shaft and cover are made of nylon, PTFE, acetalic resin or similar material; the balls are made of glass.

Abstract: A bearing unit has rolling elements separated by floating solid-lubricant spacers which interfit with the roller elements. When the rolling elements are rollers, the ends of the rollers are lubricated by solid lubricant caps on the rollers, or by end portions of the spacer which overlap the roller ends, or by end ring members of solid-lubricant material. If the bearing unit includes a cage, floating solid-lubricant spacers are located between the cage dividers and the rolling elements.

Abstract: A rolling bearing, comprising an inner race, an outer race and rolling members which roll therebetween, at least one of the inner and outer races being subjected to carburizing and heating treatment, is characterized in that:the one race comprises a carbon steel containing 0.1 to 0.7 wt. % of carbon, with the residual austenite content on the track surface layer being 20 to 45 vol. % and the rolling members comprise a carbon steel containing 0.7 to 1.1 wt. % of carbon having carbonitriding and heating treatment applied on the surface layer, with the residual austenite content in such surface layer being 20 to 45 vol. % and the carbonitride in such surface being 3 to 15 vol. %.In another form of the bearing, the rolling members may comprise a carbon steel containing 0.1 to 0.7 wt. % of carbon, with the surface layers thereof being subjected to carburizing and heating treatment and having a residual austenite content of 20 to 45 vol. %.

Abstract: A nonlubricated roller or ball bearing in which a resilient surface is placed between the roller or ball and the raceway in which the roller or ball is retained. The bearing is useful in environmemnts that are damaging to precision roller or ball bearings.

Abstract: A wheel bearing device with a built-in homokinetic coupling, including a generally annular inner part, an outer race and two rows of rolling elements located between the outside running surfaces formed on the outer race and the inside running surfaces applied to the inner part. The outer race is equipped with a radially extending flange for the attachment of the bearing, and the annular inner part is equipped with a radially extending flange to which the hub of a wheel can be attached. This inner part forms at the same time one unit with the outer ring of the homokinetic coupling characterized by the fact that the flange of the inner part is extended with a brake element which forms the part to be braked of a braking mechanism. The inner part of the bearing, the carrier flange for the wheel, the brake element and the outer ring of the homokinetic coupling forms one homogeneous unit. The inner raceway surfaces for the rolling elements are formed of a high grade bearing material.

Abstract: A bearing comprising inner and outer rings formed of a metal and a plurality of balls formed of calcined carbon which has self-lubricating properties and hardness higher than that of the inner and outer rings and has been baked beforehand at a temperature higher than a working temperature of the bearing so as to prevent the outgassing even when used in the circumstances of high temperature.

Abstract: A rolling bearing has an inner race, an outer race and a roller, at least one of the inner race, outer race and roller being made with an alloy steel consisting of two or more of 0.2 to 1.7% by weight of Mn, 0.2 to 1.2% by weight of Si, 0.2 to 1.7% by weight of Cr, 0.1 to 0.3% by weight of Mo and 0.1 to 1.0% by weight of Ni, 0.4 to 0.7% by weight of C and the balance of Fe, and by subjecting the alloy steel to carburizing hardening to obtain(a) an additional carbon content at the surface portion of 0.35 to 0.6% by weight and(b) a dissolved carbon content at the surface portion of 0.75 to 1.1% by weight, and having:(c) a hardness at the core portion as H.sub.R C of 57 to 64 and(d) a difference in hardness between the surface portion and the core portion within .+-.5 of H.sub.R C.

Abstract: Slide assemblies, which each include a metallic member and a ceramic member to slide with the metallic member. The metallic member has a sliding surface coated with a mixture consisting essentially of a solid lubricant and a binder. The mixture of the solid lubricant and the binder is a combination selected from the group consisting of LiF+MoO.sub.3, PbO+Cu, MoS.sub.2 +Cu, LiF+Ni--Cr--Mo--Si, and LiF+Co--Mo--Cr--Si. Silicon nitride, sialon, mullite, partially stabilized zirconia, or silicon carbide is preferably used as the ceramic member. The slide assemblies exhibit excellent high frictional resistance and wearing resistance even in dry condition at high temperatures.

Abstract: A rotating, conductive, heat transfer device is provided. The device includes an outer race having an axis, an inner race coaxial with the outer race, and a plurality of bearing balls disposed in a radial direction between the inner race and the outer race. The device also includes a plurality of separators disposed alternately in a peripheral direction between the bearing balls. The device has a first track and a second track, supported by the inner race, for supporting the separators. The inner race has a first, fixed, inner ring portion with a first bearing surface, and has a second, separable, inner ring portion with a second bearing surface. The outer race has a third bearing surface, disposed in a radial direction opposite to the first bearing surface. The outer race also has a fourth bearing surface, disposed in a radial direction opposite to the second bearing surface. The first and second and third and fourth bearing surfaces are in contact with a spherical surface of each bearing ball.

Abstract: A bearing comprising inner and outer rings formed of a metal and a plurality of balls formed of calcined carbon which has self-lubricating properties and hardness higher than that of the inner and outer rings and has been baked beforehand at a temperature higher than a working temperature of the bearing so as to prevent the outgassing even when used in the circumstances of high temperature.

Abstract: The outer ring of the support roller mounted on an anti-friction bearing of a rolling mill has a soft core that is case hardened on its inner bore surface and on its outer peripheral surface, while not being case hardened at its axial end face sides, so that the outer ring will retain a cylindrical shape both for the inner bore surface, which rides on the rollers of the bearing, and the outer peripheral surface which supports the roll in a rolling mill.

Abstract: A structure of attaching to a metal shaft a ceramics bearing which comprises an inner ring, an outer ring and rolling members and in which at least the inner ring is made of ceramics. The inner ring is made of silicon nitride or sialon molded by the hot press sintering process or the hot isostatic press sintering process. The shaft is press-fitted in the inner ring with an interference of not greater than a specified value.

Abstract: A ball thrust antifriction bearing for operation at very high speed in the DN number range from 5.times.10.sup.5 to 2.times.10.sup.6 and higher while only marginally lubricated by a mist of liquid having comparatively poor lubricating qualities which is carried in a transporting air stream.

Abstract: Cracking of a ceramic bearing fitted over a metal shaft is prevented by grooves on an inner periphery of a ceramic inner race and/or on an outer periphery of the metal shaft.

Abstract: A ceramics bearing comprising an inner ring, and outer ring, and a plurality of rolling elements rollably arranged between the inner and outer rings which is characterized in that the fracture toughness factors K.sub.IC (MPam1/2) of the inner and the outer rings are identical and that of the rolling elements is greater than that of the inner and the outer rings by about 0.5-2.0.