Abstract: A rolling bearing device includes a rotary shaft; a housing; a pair of rolling bearings; an outer ring spacer; an elastic member provided in a bottom side of the housing, the bottom side of the housing being a second axial side of the housing, and the elastic member being configured to urge the rolling bearings, the outer ring spacer, and the rotary shaft toward a first axial side; and a retaining ring that is fitted into a circumferential groove provided on an inner periphery in the first axial side of the housing, the retaining ring being in axial contact with the outer ring of the rolling bearing located on the first axial side, and the retaining ring including at least three arc members arranged in a circumferential direction.

Abstract: A wheel hub unit having a rotatable hub provided with an axially outer flange and a bearing unit. The bearing unit providing a radially outer ring, a radially inner ring and a plurality of rolling bodies positioned respectively between the radially outer ring and the hub and between the radially outer ring and the radially inner ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a main body of a grinding tool fixture, a grinding tool fixture having a cap at a front, a sleeve and a coil spring consecutively connected, and a main body connected at a rear, and the main body having a body and a rotating shaft integrally formed with a rear of the body. The main body of the grinding tool fixture is turned, heat-treated, and then straightened. According to the present invention, a grinding tool for a grinder can be conveniently attached and detached by reciprocating a sleeve such that a separate working tool or fastener is not required, and the grinding tool can be immediately replaced even during use of the grinder.

Abstract: A turbocharger having a rotatable shaft, a stationary housing, a turbine wheel mounted on one end of shaft, a compressor wheel mounted onto an opposite end of shaft, and at least one rolling bearing disposed between the shaft and the housing. The rolling bearing includes a stationary outer ring fixed to the housing, a rotatable inner ring fixed to the shaft, at least one row of balls disposed in a rolling chamber defined between the outer ring and inner ring, and an annular non-deformable cage providing circumferentially a plurality of through holes forming pockets where the balls are housed. The pockets being axially delimited between annular cage heels. Each pocket of cage is extended by a slot through one of cage heels, the cage heel provided with the slots being axially oriented towards the interior side of turbocharger.

Abstract: A roller assembly includes two outer rings rotatably mounted on a shaft by a respective set of rollers positioned between the shaft and each of the respective one of the outer rings. The shaft has a head flange on one end thereof and a groove formed therein at a distance from the head flange. A retainer ring is positioned in the groove and another retainer ring is secured to the shaft at a distance from the groove. The retaining ring is configured to space the two outer rings apart from one another so that the two outer rings are operable and rotatable independent from one another.

Abstract: A turbocompound unit is provided. The turbocompound unit includes a turbine shaft, a turbine wheel supported at one end of the turbine shaft and a gear wheel supported at an opposite end of the turbine shaft. Further, the turbocompound unit includes a rolling bearing cartridge including at least two axially spaced-apart raceways, each housing a plurality of rolling elements, wherein the rolling bearing cartridge is arranged concentrically on the turbine shaft between the turbine wheel and the gear wheel for allowing the turbine shaft to rotate.

Abstract: A bicycle bottom bracket assembly having a rotational central axis includes a support member, a bearing unit and a radially inward force reducing structure. The support member includes a hanger mounting portion and a bearing mounting portion. The bearing mounting portion is configured to be at least partly positioned within a hanger part of a bicycle frame. The bearing unit includes an outer race, an inner race and at least one roller element disposed between the outer and inner races in a radial direction with respect to the rotational central axis. The outer race is fixed to the bearing mounting portion of the support member. The radially inward force reducing structure reduces a radially inward force being transmitted to the bearing unit.

Abstract: A bearing assembly for use in a gas turbine engine is provided. The bearing assembly includes a bearing retainer having an inner portion, an outer portion spaced radially apart from the inner portion, and an intermediate portion connecting the inner portion and the outer portion, wherein the inner portion and the outer portion define a space there-between. The bearing assembly also includes a bearing housing having an extended portion positioned within the space. The bearing assembly also includes a locking assembly comprising a locking plate and an axial keyway that extends axially away from the locking plate. The locking plate is coupled to the bearing retainer and the axial keyway is coupled to the extended portion of the bearing housing.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for an auxiliary bearing system. The system and method may include a sleeve extending circumferentially about a rotary shaft and coupled thereto. The system and method may also include an axial journal disposed circumferentially about the rotary shaft and adjacent an axial end of the sleeve. The system and method may further include a locking nut coupled to the rotary shaft. The locking nut may be configured to force the axial journal to engage the axial end of the sleeve to at least partially resist axial movement of the axial journal along the rotary shaft. The system and method may further include a gripping assembly disposed circumferentially about the rotary shaft. The gripping assembly may be configured to engage the axial journal to at least partially resist radial movement of the axial journal relative to the rotary shaft.

Abstract: A bearing-shaft assembly includes a shaft having a first cylindrical section and a second cylindrical section axially separated by a first annular groove. A bearing is arranged around the annular groove and axially overlaps with the first and second cylindrical sections. A first bushing fills a radial gap between the inner race of the bearing and the first cylindrical section. The first bushing has a first radial collar radially overlapping with the inner race and axially overlapping with the first cylindrical section. A second bushing fills a radial gap between the inner race and the second cylindrical section. The second bushing has a second radial collar radially overlapping with the inner race and axially overlaps with the second cylindrical section. The second bushing fills the first annular groove and is made of a softer material than the first bushing.

Abstract: A male thread portion and a taper portion are provided in an outer periphery of an extension portion of an inner ring of a bearing, discission portions are formed in the taper portion at uniform intervals in a peripheral direction, female thread holes for fixing bolts are provided at uniform intervals in a peripheral direction, from a side surface, in a fixing nut which is threadably provided in the male thread portion, and bolt insertion holes and female thread holes are formed in a fixing collar which is fitted to the taper portion in the outer periphery of the extension portion in a taper portion in an inner periphery, the bolt insertion holes corresponding to the female thread holes of the fixing nuts from a side surface, and the female thread holes being provided for detaching bolts at uniform intervals in the peripheral direction.

Abstract: A retainer assembly for securing a bearing relative to a shaft in a first axial direction. The retainer assembly includes a collar, a lock ring, and a retaining nut. The collar includes a first portion, a second portion, and a bore extending through the first portion and the second portion. The first portion includes external threads, and the second portion includes an internal recess extending circumferentially around the bore. The lock ring is located within the internal recess such that the lock ring is positioned between the second portion of the collar and the shaft and is removably coupled to the shaft. The retaining nut includes internal threads that threadingly engage the external threads of the first portion.

Abstract: In An AC generator for a vehicle in which a bearing is inserted into a bearing box formed in a bracket and the bearing is fixed and retained by a retainer, the retainer has a cylindrical shape and a threaded portion is formed on the cylindrical section thereof, a threaded portion is formed on the bearing box, and the threaded portion of the retainer is directly screwed to the threaded portion of the bearing box in order to fix and retain the bearing, so that the gap between the outer circumference surface of the bearing box or the outer circumference surface of the retainer and the opposing side of a cooling fan is made uniform.

Abstract: In An AC generator for a vehicle in which a bearing is inserted into a bearing box formed in a bracket and the bearing is fixed and retained by a retainer, the retainer has a cylindrical shape and a threaded portion is formed on the cylindrical section thereof, a threaded portion is formed on the bearing box, and the threaded portion of the retainer is directly screwed to the threaded portion of the bearing box in order to fix and retain the bearing, so that the gap between the outer circumference surface of the bearing box or the outer circumference surface of the retainer and the opposing side of a cooling fan is made uniform.

Abstract: A mechanism and method for locking a bearing to a shaft includes a split sleeve and a receptive flange adapted to be fixed to the bearing. A positioning flange is coupled to the split sleeve. A screw extends through the positioning flange and threadingly engages the receptive flange. Rotation of the screw in a first direction axially drives the sleeve into engagement with the bearing to collapse the split sleeve into engagement with the shaft.

Abstract: An interlocking nut and washer system complies with new standards identified in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Recommended Practice J2535, Setting Preload in Heavy-Duty Wheel Bearings, and with maintenance recommendations issued by the Technology Maintenance Council (TMC) Recommended Practice RP618, Wheel Bearing Adjustment Procedure. The system includes an improved inner washer, adjustment nut, intermediate washer, and outer nut that interlocks with the intermediate washer following the introduction of an established level of preload force by the adjustment nut. The inner washer isolates the adjustment nut from the inner bearing race to eliminate frictional wear. An increase in outer diameter of the inner washer provides an interference capability that serves as a safety factor to prevent separation of the wheel hub from the axle spindle in event of bearing failure. The inner washer includes markers to establish the final adjusted preload or the endplay position of the adjustment nut.

Abstract: An improved bicycle bottom bracket system and methods of manufacturing and installing such a system. The improved system may include bearings mounted within bearing cups on either side of the bottom bracket shell of a bicycle frame. The bearing cups may be threaded together, and one bearing cup may include a collet portion expandable by the other bearing cup.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preloading a bearing are provided. These methods and apparatus include preload monitoring procedures and devices whereby a mechanic can accurately monitor and regulate the preload on a bearing or bearing assembly. Aspects of the invention may also be used to adjust the endplay on a bearing or a bearing assembly. The methods and apparatus allow the mechanic to apply and/or verify a preload on the bearing, for example, to apply and/or verify a preferred “3 thousandths” preload, as is desired in the industry. In one aspect, the preload on the bearing is transmitted through a housing having a fluid pressure that can be detected and monitored.

Abstract: A system for providing a load on a bearing mounted to a shaft includes an attaching member and a press mechanism. The attaching member is releasably connected to the shaft. The press member is coupled to the attaching member and is configured to provide a compressive load to the bearing. The press mechanism includes an aligning arm configured to engage a shaft slot of the shaft to align the press mechanism relative to the shaft when the attaching member connects to the shaft. A lock nut is engageable with the shaft and has a plurality of engaging teeth configured to engage a plurality of keeper teeth of a keeper. The nut includes an outer surface having a plurality of markings corresponding to a plurality of roots of the plurality of engaging teeth to allow a user to selectively rotate the nut relative to the aligning arm to an engaging position such that a radially inner side of the keeper engages a slot of the shaft when the keeper teeth engage the engaging teeth of the nut.

Abstract: A control system for a mobile excavation machine is disclosed. The control system may include a ground engaging work tool, a sensor, and a controller. The sensor may be configured to sense a parameter indicative of a current travel speed of the mobile excavation machine and generate a speed signal in response thereto. The controller may be in communication with the ground engaging work tool and the sensor, and configured to receive the signal. The controller may also be configured to determine a cutting depth of the ground engaging work tool into a material and calculate a current productivity value associated with removal of the material based on the speed signal and the determined cutting depth. The controller may be further configured to control the ground engaging work tool to vary the amount of material currently being removed in response to the current productivity value.

Abstract: A modular bearing unit, including a plurality of bearings and bearing shells, wherein each bearing shell incorporates a main body, composed of two coaxial ball-races between which a ball ring, a coaxial neck, an external diameter of which matches an internal diameter of an interior cylindrical ring of the bearing shell, with a threaded surface, is established, so that each bearing shell can be coupled and fixed coaxially to another bearing shell through the threaded surface of the coaxial neck.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for installing and removing a bearing assembly (3) which consists of a chock in which a trunnion hearing is arranged on a supporting roller stud (1) of a rolling stand. The aim of said invention is to replace said assembly by means of an operationally reliable device without carrying out modifications or large-scale modifications of the supporting roller stud (1), in particular to obtain reproducible mounting forces in order to ensure best long-term wear-less service possible, best possible rotation and easily controlled stripping forces for reliable operation of the rolling stand. The invention also relates to a nut (8) fixed to the roller stud (1) prestressed against the bearing assembly (3). According to said invention, a stripping device (11) can be temporarily coupled to the bearing assembly (3), the hydraulic cylinder (15) thereof resting against the roller stud (1).

Abstract: An axle differential mechanism includes a carrier, a bearing supporting the carrier in rotation about an axis, a bearing adjuster including a adjuster sleeve held against rotation and axial displacement, and an adjuster nut formed with first teeth, and engaged by screw threads with the adjuster sleeve such that rotation of the adjuster nut about the axis causes the adjuster nut to contact the bearing and produce a preload force on the bearing between the adjuster nut and the carrier, and a locking device secured against displacement for engaging the adjuster nut, said engagement preventing rotation of the adjuster nut relative to the bearing and maintaining the preload on the bearing.

Abstract: In a state in which a first ball 103 is assembled in between a first inner peripheral raceway surface of an outer ring 105 and an outer peripheral raceway surface of a shaft 101, and a second ball 104 is placed in between a second inner peripheral raceway surface of the outer ring 105 and an outer peripheral surface of the shaft 101, a first distance “a” from a plane “q” generally perpendicular to a central axis “p” of the shaft 101 to the second ball 104 and a second distance “b” from the plane “q” to a stepped portion 107 of the shaft 101 are measured. Then, the size in the axial direction of the inner ring 102 is adjusted on the basis of a difference between the first distance “a” and the second distance “b”.

Abstract: A shaft is supported in a housing on the front and rear antifriction bearings that are mounted in opposition. The front bearing has an outer race provided with an external thread that engages an internal thread within the housing. That outer race is fitted with a locking ring provided with an inner flange that is engaged to turn the race and thereby bring the front and rear bearings into the correct adjustment. The locking ring also has an axially directed outer flange that is segmented, so that one of the segments can be bent outwardly into a recess in the housing, thus providing a tab that prevents rotation of the locking ring and outer race.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preloading a bearing are provided. These methods and apparatus include preload monitoring procedures and devices whereby a mechanic can accurately monitor and regulate the preload on a bearing or bearing assembly. Aspects of the invention may also be used to adjust the endplay on a bearing or a bearing assembly. The methods and apparatus allow the mechanic to apply and/or verify a preload on the bearing, for example, to apply and/or verify a preferred “3 thousandths” preload, as is desired in the industry. In one aspect, the preload on the bearing is transmitted through a housing having a fluid pressure that can be detected and monitored.

Abstract: A taper bore bearing assembly permits variability in diameter of the rotating shaft. An annular cylinder is mechanically coupled to the rotatable shaft and a bearing element is in turn mechanically coupled to the annular cylinder, which includes a tapered bore so that an interior diameter of the annular cylinder decreases from one end to the other. An inner race of the bearing element includes accepts the annular cylinder. The interior diameter of the inner race decreases from one end to the other. A locking ring locks the annular cylinder to the bearing element. Holes extend radially through the locking ring. A screw thread mechanically couples with the bearing assembly, which screw thread is inscribed on an interior surface of the locking ring. Cutout sections in the screw thread are formed by the holes. Setscrews disposed in the holes hold the locking ring in place.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preloading a bearing are provided. The apparatus includes a rod having a first end and a second end adapted to be removably mounted to a shaft; a device for compressing a hub against the outer race of a bearing to provide the preload to the bearing; and a cylindrical frame positioned between the device for compressing the hub and the hub. These methods and apparatus include preload monitoring devices whereby the mechanic can accurately monitor and regulate the preload to a bearing or bearing assembly. Aspects of the invention may also be used to adjust the endplay on a bearing or a bearing assembly. In one aspect, the preload to the bearing is transmitted through a housing having a fluid whose pressure can be detected and monitored. An apparatus for precisely rotating a nut and a tool for precisely rotating a nut are also provided.

Abstract: A vehicle differential includes a housing having bearing seats and a carrier provided with stub shafts which project into the bearing seats. The carrier is supported in the housing on two single row tapered roller bearings which allow the carrier to rotate, but confine it radially and axially. The housing also contains a beveled pinion which meshes with a beveled ring gear that is attached to the carrier. The two bearings are mounted in opposition and each includes a cup that is located in the bearing seat for that bearing, a cone that fits around the stub axle that projects into that bearing seat, and tapered rollers located between the cup and cone. Each bearing seat contains an internal thread and the bearing cup which fits into the seat has an external thread that engages the internal thread. Each cup also carries a locking ring which is engaged by an adjustment tool to turn the cup, but is later deformed into the housing to secure the cup against rotation.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preloading a bearing are provided. These methods and apparatus include preload monitoring devices whereby the mechanic can accurately monitor and regulate the preload on a bearing or bearing assembly. Aspects of the invention may also be used to adjust the endplay on a bearing or a bearing assembly. In one aspect, the preload on the bearing is transmitted through a housing having a fluid pressure that can be detected and monitored. An apparatus for precisely rotating a nut and a tool for precisely rotating a nut are also provided. A bearing retaining nut arrangement that permits the loading or evaluating of a bearing inner race is also provided. The bearing retaining nut arrangement includes a first load-setting nut, a lock washer, and a second jam nut that secures the arrangement to a shaft.

Abstract: A bearing assembly lockable onto a shaft. The bearing assembly comprises a first tapered adapter defining a first axial bore for the receipt of the shaft which has an outer, annular tapered surface. There is a second tapered adapter defining a second axial bore for receipt of a sleeve portion of the first adapter. The second tapered adapter has an outer, annular tapered surface tapered at a taper angle opposite to that of the first tapered adapter such that the first and second tapered adapters co-operate to define an outer annular surface having a generally V-shaped configuration that tapers from spaced greater diameter outer ends to adjacent lesser diameter inner ends. The opposed tapered surfaces have a fixed limit in their axial travel toward each other along the shaft defined by engagement of the lesser diameter inner ends. When the tapered surfaces reach the end of their travel, the bearing supported on the tapered surfaces is tightened on the shaft with the correct clearances.

Abstract: A locking collar comprising an annular collar having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a first end positioned opposite a second end defining a gap therebetween, and a locking component extending from the first end of the annular collar and into engagement with the second end of the annular collar, such that when the locking component is tightened, the first end and the second end are drawn together, and the annular collar is comprised of plates that are secured together to form a laminated locking collar.

Abstract: An expandable shaft assembly including an axially extending shaft with an axial axis, an extending shaft with an axial axis, an external dimension, at least one shaft end and a bore extending generally axially from the at least one shaft end. The shaft assembly also includes a second element, as an axle cap, with an axially extending, externally threaded portion with a first thread flank, a shoulder portion extending in a generally radially outwardly direction. A radially extending end face is also provided that is axially constrained relative to the shaft, wherein the radially extending end face is one of (1) integral with the shaft, and (2) on a separate element. The bore of the shaft includes an axially extending, internally threaded portion with a second thread flank, wherein at least one of the first and second thread flanks are inclined.

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) assembly includes first and second pulley pairs having a drive belt extended therebetween. A transmission case cover includes a threaded aperture. A threaded sleeve and bearing assembly is positioned on a stationary pulley member and threadedly engaged with the threaded aperture. The threaded sleeve and bearing assembly is engaged with the stationary pulley member such that rotation of the threaded sleeve and bearing assembly causes axial adjustment of the stationary pulley member. A lock feature locks the threaded sleeve and bearing assembly in the desired rotational position, thereby locking the stationary pulley member in an axially adjusted position.

Abstract: A threaded bearing insert is removably installable within a correspondingly threaded bearing housing of a machine component, rather than pressing the bearings directly into the housing as is the conventional practice. Bearings are pressed into the insert of the present invention, with the insert being threaded into the bearing housing of the machine component. Tools for the installation and removal of the insert to and from the threaded bearing housing and for supporting the insert as bearings are pressed from or into the insert, are also provided. The present bearing insert is particularly valuable in relatively complex installations such as steering and suspension knuckles in front wheel drive automobiles, which would conventionally require hours of work for removal of the knuckle for bearing removal and replacement. The present invention allows the knuckle or other machine component to remain on the machine, thus greatly reducing the time required for bearing service.

Abstract: An axle shaft assembly for a motor vehicle has a bearing unit, an axle shaft, and a bearing retainer. The axle shaft is supported within the wheel bearing unit. The axle shaft has an outer diameter. The bearing retainer is mounted on the axle shaft and abuts the wheel bearing unit. The bearing retainer has a piloting feature for aligning the bearing retainer with respect to the axle shaft. The piloting feature includes a pilot surface with an inner diameter approximately equal to the outer diameter of the axle shaft.

Abstract: An inner race 5 is retained by a crimped portion 30, so that a pre-load is applied to rolling elements 6. A bearing unit for wheel support 1 is connected to a constant velocity joint 2 through tightening of a nut 24. By regulating the tightening force of the nut 24, at the area of contact between the inside end of the crimped portion 30 and the outside end of the outer ring of the constant velocity joint 14, the load per unit length is controlled up to 125 N/mm, or the surface pressure is controlled up to 1.5×108 Pa. Consequently, a bearing unit for wheel support is realized at a low cost with the pre-load securely applied, preventing unpleasant noise from occurring during operation, and preventing play due to plastic deformation.

Abstract: Methods in accordance with the present invention can eliminate cumbersome and potentially contaminating methods for connecting a bearing assembly with an actuator assembly. One such assembly comprises a bearing assembly with a threaded base for insertion into a bore, wherein the bore includes threads for engaging the threaded base of the bearing assembly, eliminating the contamination associated with such methods as glueing. The bearing assembly is designed such that it can be disconnected from the actuator assembly for rework without damaging or contaminating the actuator assembly or bearing assembly. This description is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention. Other features, aspects, and objects of the invention can be obtained from a review of the specification, the figures, and the claims.

Abstract: A wedge-type bearing assembly that is easily dismounted from a shaft includes an adapter sleeve, an inner ring, and a lock nut. The split cylindrical adapter sleeve wraps around a shaft, and has a radially outwardly facing surface including a tapered section. The threaded inner ring encircles the adapter sleeve, and includes a radially inwardly facing surface engaging the tapered section of the adapter sleeve. The lock nut is fixed axially relative to said the sleeve and threadably engages the inner ring, wherein rotation of the lock nut in one direction of rotation draws the inner ring over the adapter sleeve to fix the inner bearing ring relative to the shaft, and rotation of the lock nut in a second direction urges the inner ring off of the adapter sleeve to release the inner bearing ring relative to the shaft.

Abstract: A bearing assembly for a rotatable shaft, the bearing assembly having a bearing carrier housing, the housing having a fixed first end and a removably securable second end, the first and second ends having an aperture therethrough for passage of the rotatable shaft, there being packed within the housing a plurality of bearing elements, each bearing element having an inner race having an inner bearing surface dimensioned to the circumference of the rotatable shaft, and an outer race concentric with the inner race and separated therefrom by a plurality of rotatable bearing means positioned between said the race and the outer race, the inner race and the rotatable bearing means freely rotatable in relationship to the outer race and rotatable shaft.

Abstract: The bearing is an angular contact ball bearing with two asymmetric rows of balls, with a one-piece outer race and an inner race having two matched inner half-races side by side and able to be axially preloaded against each other when the bearing is mounted on the shaft of a gear the set of teeth of which cantilevers out from the bearing which has its row of larger-diameter balls on the same side as the set of teeth. Preloading may be provided by a nut screwed onto the shaft and tightened up against one of the inner half-races until the latter bears against the other inner half-race. A lock nut may hold the nut in position. The gear with its set of teeth and its shaft, the bearing with its large-diameter balls on the same side as the set of teeth, and the preloading device constitute a modular assembly, premounted and preloaded prior to fixing to a housing using a flange belonging to the outer race.

Abstract: A bearing assembly for bicycle connected to one of two ends of the head tube includes a first race having a skirt portion and a groove defined in an inner periphery of the skirt portion so as to receive beads therein. A second race is engaged with the skirt portion and positions the beads in the groove. An insertion extends from the first race and includes threads defined in an outer periphery thereof. The head tube has two inner threaded sections defined in an inner periphery in two open ends thereof and the insertion is threadedly engaged with one of the inner threaded sections of the head tube.

Abstract: A differential allowing relatively easy alignment and secure positioning of bearings is provided. The differential includes a differential carrier and a differential case disposed within the carrier. A bearing assembly is located between the differential carrier and the differential case and allows the differential case to rotate within the differential carrier. The differential carrier and a cup of the bearing assembly having mating threads allowing relatively easy alignment of the bearing assembly within the differential. A deformable member is attached to the bearing assembly cup and is deformed and inserted into a slot in the differential carrier upon alignment of the bearing assembly to securely position the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A head set assembly for bicycles includes a bearing set with balls received between an upper race and a lower race which is connected to an end of a head tube of a bicycle. The upper race has an annular inclined surface and an annular vertical inside. A pressing ring has an inclined outer surface for being engaged with the annular inclined surface of the upper race, and a flange extending from the inclined outer surface. The flange of the pressing ring is matched with the annular vertical inside of the upper race. The flange is mounted to a steerer tube extending through the head tube. A dust cap is connected onto a top of the pressing ring and a skirt of the dust cap encloses the lower race of the bearing set.

Abstract: A retainer nut for use in a bearing assembly disposed between a shaft and another structural element does not trap metallic chips from a failing bearing. The bearing assembly includes a first race mounted to the shaft, a second race mounted to the structural element, and a plurality of bearing elements disposed between the first and second races. The retainer nut is attached to the shaft and includes a cylindrical ring portion and an annular flange disposed on one end of the ring portion. The flange extends radially inward from the ring portion, and a plurality of openings is formed through the flange for allowing metallic chips to freely pass.

Abstract: A retainer nut for use in a bearing assembly disposed between a shaft and another structural element does not trap metallic chips from a failing bearing. The bearing assembly includes a first race mounted to the shaft, a second race mounted to the structural element, and a plurality of bearing elements disposed between the first and second races. The retainer nut is attached to the shaft and includes a cylindrical ring portion and an annular flange disposed on one end of the ring portion. The flange extends radially inward from the ring portion, and a plurality of openings is formed through the flange for allowing metallic chips to freely pass.

Abstract: A bottom bracket bearing axle mounting arrangement includes a bottom bracket bearing axle inserted through a bottom bracket, two ball races mounted on the bottom bracket bearing axle to support a respective set of steel balls around the bottom bracket bearing axle, and two conical, externally threaded, split stop members respectively threaded into a respective inner thread at each of two opposite ends of a bottom bracket to hold two sets of steel balls on the respective ball race.

Abstract: A bicycle bottom bracket assembly includes an outer tube connected to a bicycle frame and a first inner threaded section and a second inner threaded section are respectively defined in an inner periphery of two ends of the outer tube. An inner tube is received in the outer tube and a first end of the inner tube has a first outer threaded section so as to be engaged with the first inner threaded sections. A flange extends from a second end of the inner tube so that a ball bearing is mounted to the flange. A roller bearing is engaged with an inner periphery of the first end of the inner tube. A positioning ring is engaged with the second inner threaded section of the outer tube. An axle extends through the roller bearing and the bearing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a centrifugal pump with an impeller which is arranged in a pump housing and can be driven by a shaft which is rotatably held in the pump housing by way of at least one bearing, with the bearing, which is preferably arranged as a roller bearing, being arranged in a bearing holder which is detachably connected with the pump housing. In order to simplify the production of the water pump and to facilitate maintenance it is provided that the bearing holder, at the end facing the impeller, comprises an assembly part which is preferably integrally designed with the pipe section.

Abstract: A bearing subassembly includes an improved arrangement for securing the bearing subassembly to a shaft. An adjusting nut is axially locked to a bearing inner ring by sliding the adjusting nut over the inner ring so that a groove in the adjusting nut and recesses, for example, pockets, on the inner ring align. Securement elements, for example, balls, are inserted into the groove and seated in the recesses through a bore from the outer diameter of the adjusting nut to the groove. The inner ring is rotated to allow the securement elements to fall into the recesses and are enclosed between the groove and recesses by inserting, for example, a set screw after the securement elements are loaded. The securement arrangement then prevents the bearing subassembly adjusting nut and inner ring from separating.