Abstract: This rolling bearing (1) comprises an inner ring (2), an outer ring (3), rolling members (5) placed in a rolling bearing chamber (4) arranged between the inner and outer rings, a bistable washer (7) capable of selectively taking one of two predetermined configurations, and an annular flange (8) partly delimiting the rolling bearing chamber (4) and mounted on a first ring (3; 2) of the inner and outer rings. The flange (8) extends radially from the first ring (3; 2) and is axially aligned with the second ring (2; 3).

Abstract: The ball bearing (1) forms a member for transmitting an axial force and comprises an inner ring (3), an outer ring (4), balls (6) disposed in a raceway chamber (5) formed between the inner ring and the outer ring, and an annular shield (8) mounted on a radially inner edge face (32) of a first ring (3). The inner and outer rings (3, 4) are mounted with freedom to pivot mutually about a point (C1) common to the axes of symmetry (X3, X4) of the two rings. The shield (8) extends from the first ring (3, 4) to the vicinity of a portion (43) of the second ring (4) that is centered on said common geometric point (C1), and the shield (8) has an end portion (83) with a surface (831) that is a truncated sphere centered on the common geometric point (C1) or a truncated cone centered on the axis of symmetry (X3) of the first ring (3).

Abstract: This ball bearing (1) forms an axial force transmission member and comprises an inner ring (3) and an outer ring (4), and a single series of balls (6) placed in a rolling chamber between the inner ring (3) and the outer ring (4). A first ring (4), amongst the inner ring (3) and the outer ring (4), forms a travel track (411) in a section of a sphere centered on a geometric point (C4) belonging to an axis of symmetry (X4) of this first ring (4). The first ring (4) supports a seal (11) insulating the rolling chamber relative to the outside. The second ring (3), amongst the inner ring (3) and the outer ring (4), is provided with a sealing zone (314) designed to interact with the seal and in the shape of a section of a sphere centered on a second geometric point (C3) belonging to an axis of symmetry (X3) of the second ring. The radii (R3, R4) of the sections of a sphere are different.

Abstract: This hall bearing (1) forms an axial force transmission member and comprises an inner ring (3) and an outer ring (4), and a single series of balls (6) placed in a rolling chamber between the inner ring (3) and the outer ring (4). A first ring (4), amongst the inner ring (3) and the outer ring (4), forms a travel track (411) in a section of a sphere centred on a geometric point (C4) belonging to an axis of symmetry (X4) of this first ring (4). The first ring (4) supports a seal (11) insulating the rolling chamber relative to the outside. The second ring (3), amongst the inner ring (3) and the outer ring (4), is provided with a sealing zone (314) designed to interact with the seal and in the shape of a section of a sphere centred on a second geometric point (C3) belonging to an axis of symmetry (X3) of the second ring. The radii (R3, R4) of the sections of a sphere are different.

Abstract: Clutch release bearing device, including an operating element, a rolling bearing furnished with rolling elements, with a non-rotating ring provided with a radial portion facing inwards and having a central opening, and with a rotating ring, the said rolling bearing being mounted on the operating element with which it may move axially, and a self-alignment sleeve placed between the non-rotating ring and the operating element and provided with a plurality of elastic ribs facing inwards.

Abstract: A suspension thrust bearing device includes a rolling bearing provided with two races and with rolling elements arranged between the races, and two caps each in contact with one race, one of the caps including a circular flange and the other cap including an axial portion provided with hooks intended for latching onto the said flange, which hooks leave an axial space of height b remaining between the said hooks and the said flange, one of the caps including an operational part provided with a chamfer intended to facilitate latching with the other cap, with an axial surface of height a and of diameter D and with a radial retention surface, and the other cap including an operational part provided with a chamfer intended to facilitate latching, with an axial surface of height c and with a radial retention surface, the sum of the heights a+b+c being greater than 1.9% of the diameter D.

Abstract: A release mechanism for actuating a friction clutch between an internal combustion engine and a transmission of a motor vehicle that is designed for concentric assembly on a guide sleeve mounted on a transmission shaft in order to bear against a release spring of the friction clutch where the guide sleeve and the friction clutch each having a respective center axis. The release mechanism includes a clutch release bearing. The release mechanism also includes a first device for compensating for at least one of a tilt between the center axes and wobbling eccentricity of the release spring where the first device includes a spherical surface between the release bearing and the guide sleeve, and a second device for compensating for offset between the center axes.

Abstract: The invention concerns a clutch release bearing comprising an engaging element capable of co-operating with a clutch diaphragm (29), and designed to be mounted on a manoeuvring element (2) mobile in translation under the action of a control member (6). The engaging element comprises a roller bearing (1) provided with a rotating ring (13) and a non-rotating ring (9), said engaging element being radially mobile relative to the manoeuvring element to be self-aligned by means of a radially elastic self-aligning sleeve (19), arranged in the bore of the non-rotating ring to co-operate with the manoeuvring element. The roller bearing is of the standard type comprising an outer peripheral surface and a cylindrical bore axially defined by two parallel radial surfaces, and at least a seal joint (18) mounted on one of the rings and in friction contact with the other ring, the sleeve comprising sealing means co-operating with a rotating part of the engaging element.

Abstract: A clutch-release mechanism for actuating the friction clutch of a motor vehicle, installed concentrically around a guide sleeve, includes a release bearing with an inner ring and an outer ring as well as a sliding sleeve. The inner ring is in working contact with a release spring of the friction clutch and the outer ring is in working contact with the sliding sleeve by way of a sliding surface, and the release mechanism has both a first device for compensating for a tilt of the center axis of the friction clutch with respect to the center axis of the guide sleeve and/or for a wobbling eccentricity of the release spring, and a second device for compensating for an offset between the above-mentioned center axes. The first device consists of a modified raceway for the balls, where the race has both a first race radius and a second race radius to form a surface in the form of a spherical segment, where differences between the angles of the release spring and of the release bearing are compensated.

Abstract: Clutch bearing device comprising an actuating element intended to be mounted on an operating element 2. The actuating element comprises a rolling bearing 1 provided with a rotating race 15 and with a non-rotating race 9, the said bearing 1 being able to be displaced radially with respect to the operating element 2 to self-align with the clutch diaphragm, the non-rotating race 9 comprising an inwardly-directed radial portion 13. The device comprises a means of axially securing the actuating element to the operating element 2. The device comprises a self-alignment member 21 centered on the non-rotating race 9 and provided with axially elastic elements 23.

Abstract: A clutch release bearing assembly includes a bearing carrier with a central axis. A bearing assembly, supported on the bearing carrier, includes a stationary race, a rotatable race and a plurality of anti-friction elements disposed therebetween. An aligning ring having a radial outer diameter and a front face is mounted to the rotatable race and is adapted for engagement with a spring plate of a clutch assembly. The bearing assembly is mounted to the bearing carrier to allow limited radial shifting of the bearing with respect to the bearing carrier. The front face of the aligning ring defines a plane that is normal to the axis of the bearing carrier, and the aligning ring and the bearing are mounted to the bearing carrier to allow limited angular displacement of the front face away from normal relative to the central axis of the bearing carrier.

Abstract: The invention concerns a clutch release bearing comprising an antifriction bearing (1) provided with a rotating ring (5) and a non-rotating ring (10), and mounted on a control element (2) provided with a tubular part (3) and a radial flange (4) whereon is urged to rest a radial portion of the non-rotating ring (10), and a self-aligning sleeve (15) arranged between the non-rotating ring (10) and the control element (2). The self-aligning sleeve (15) is fixed by being clamped on a cylindrical shaft (13) of the member supporting it, and comprises a metal reinforcement (17) provided with a tubular portion radially delimited by two surfaces of revolution, one of the two surfaces being coated with an elastic substance forming self-aligning means.

Abstract: A release bearing includes a rolling-contact bearing having a non-rotatable outer ring, a rotating inner ring, and plural rolling members located between the outer and inner rings. The inner ring is intended to interact with an adjustment ring which has a ring flange for abutment against a disk spring of a clutch mechanism. Disposed in a support zone between the inner ring and the adjustment ring is a sliding element whereby the support zone is configured in the form of complementary calotte-shaped portions so that the adjustment ring and the inner ring are movable relative to one another for effecting a self-adjustment of the release bearing.

Abstract: Clutch bearing device comprising an actuating element intended to be mounted on an operating element 2. The actuating element comprises a rolling bearing 1 provided with a rotating race 15 and with a non-rotating race 9, the said bearing 1 being able to be displaced radially with respect to the operating element 2 to self-align with the clutch diaphragm, the non-rotating race 9 comprising an inwardly-directed radial portion 13. The device comprises a means of axially securing the actuating element to the operating element 2. The device comprises a self-alignment member 21 centred on the non-rotating race 9 and provided with axially elastic elements 23.

Abstract: A power roller (18C, 18D, 20C, 20D) of a toroidal continuously variable transmission is supported by a pedestal (94) such that it is free to rotate. A first roller bearing (96A) supporting the pedestal (94) in the trunnion (17) against a horizontal load which makes a right angle with an input shaft (16) of the transmission, and a second roller bearing (96B, 96C) supporting the pedestal (94) in the trunnion (17) against a vertical load which makes a right angle with the input shaft (16) of the transmission, are provided between the trunnion (17) and the pedestal (94). These roller bearings (96A), (96B), (96C) permit the pedestal (94) to easily displace parallel to the input shaft (16).

Abstract: According to the present invention spindle bearings are assembled with at least one annular gimbal to compensate for undesired components of bearing compression force. Specific devices and methods are directed to compensating for either (a) operational force variations such as those caused by temperature variation or (b) assembly-related force variations such as those caused by misalignment.

Abstract: Clutch-release bearing device of the type comprising a rolling-contact bearing 1 with a rotating race 11 and a non-rotating race 6 and mounted on a rigid operating element 2 equipped with a tubular part 3 and a radial flange 5 against which a radial portion 10 of the non-rotating race 6 bears, and with self-alignment between the non-rotating race and the operating element. The device comprises at least one damping member 21 placed between the radial portion 10 of the non-rotating race 6 and the radial flange 5 of the operating element 2, the damping member comprising at least one thin metal element 22 which has two opposed parallel radial faces, and an elastic coating 23 covering at least one of the faces and secured to the metal element 22.

Abstract: A motor and a rotatable single phase electromagnetic actuator that has a self aligning shaft that allows for misalignment of actuator parts that would lead to excessive bearing surface wearing. Additionally, the actuator has a rotor, having a first rotor surface; a stator, having a slanted bearing surface opposed the first rotor surface; and a bearing device, mounted on and between the first rotor surface and the slanted bearing surface, positioned and shaped to separate the rotor from the stator and to self align on the slanted bearing surface in a position that substantially evenly distributes bearing loading on the bearing device.

Abstract: A bearing assembly for a driving axle of karts having a tubular housing pivotally supported by a trunnion assembly about a pivot axis which is perpendicular to and lies in a common plane with a longitudinal axis of the tubular housing. Ball bearing assemblies for taking up radial thrust are arranged on opposite sides of the pivot axis and free-wheelingly support a driving axle whose axis of rotation is perpendicular to the pivot axis of the tubular housing. A thrust bearing and thrust washer are arranged between a radial bearing and a support shoulder of the tubular housing provided between the pivot axis and an outboard side of the tubular housing. The trunnion assembly is designed to bring the pivot axis into horizontal alignment. An axial thrust bearing and thrust washer can be provided at both ends of the tubular housing and on opposite sides of the pivot axis. The aforesaid bearing assemblies significantly reduce or eliminate slowdown of the kart due to "chassis bind".

Abstract: Two support arms of a bearing support member extend in opposite directions, each support arm having an overlying bearing cup engageable with the rocker arm. Rolling members within an annulus formed between the bearing support member and the bearing cups provide free rotary oscillation of the rocker arm with respect to the bearing support member. At least one support arm has a crowned surface such that radial load is distributed along the length of the rolling members when misalignment of elements of the rocker arm assembly occurs. A bearing assembly for mounting within a rocker arm is also disclosed.

Abstract: A release bearing assembly free from breakage and deformation, in which a force exerted from a release fork is not applied directly onto a sleeve. To this end, a cylindrical sleeve (7) guided by a guide (2) is not secured directly to a side plate (9) between an inner race (10) and the guide (2), as with a conventional structure. A cover (8) which has not hitherto been used, is used in the present invention. The cover (8) is secured to the side plate (9), and the cover (8) sandwiches the sleeve (7) in cooperation with a release bearing (6).

Abstract: A clutch thrust bearing includes a rolling bearing (1) equipped with an inner and an outer ring, one of the rings (6) being in permanent contact with a clutch member; and a guide sleeve (12) with a radial flange (13) relative to which the rolling bearing (1) can be displaced radially. The guide sleeve is axially slidable with respect to a guide tube under the action of a control member (17) having end fingers (18) for moving a metal support plate (15) integral with the radial flange (13) of the guide sleeve. The improvement includes contact shoes (19) which receive the end fingers (18) of the control member and are located between the fingers and the metal support plate of the radial flange.

Abstract: An inner bearing ring of a clutch release bearing for an automotive vehicle clutch equipped with diaphragm springs, whereby the clutch release bearing comprises a rolling bearing with two concentric bearing rings arranged on a sliding sleeve between which rings rolling elements roll, and whereby a washer is fixed on the side face of the rotating inner ring which faces the clutch and which during operation acts with the spring finger ends of the diaphragm spring, characterized in that the inner ring (6) is formed from a metal raceway element (9) and an annular element, whereby the annular element forms the circular washer (10) which with its side not facing the clutch is supported on the raceway element (9) and which has an axial extension (12) which is inserted clearance-free into the bore of the metal raceway element (9) and which on its end (13) opposite the washer (10) engages behind the end of the metal raceway element (9) so that the raceway element (9) is retained in a form-locking way on the annular el

Abstract: A self-aligning clutch release bearing and carrier sleeve assembly includes a carrier sleeve which defines a first axis and a bearing adapted to be brought into engagement with rotating clutch fingers or the like of a clutch mechanism, which clutch fingers rotate about a second axis which may not be exactly coincidental with the first axis. The bearing and carrier sleeve assembly is adapted to adjust the rotation orientation of the bearing to coincide with the second axis of rotation of the clutch fingers. This bearing and carrier sleeve assembly comprises: a bearing including a generally annular thrust face for engagement with the clutch fingers and first and second annular raceways having a plurality of bearing elements disposed therebetween, one of the raceways rotating in unison with the thrust face and the other of the raceways being coupled with the carrier sleeve. A mounting arrangement is provided for grippingly engaging the second raceway for mounting the same to the carrier sleeve.

Abstract: A clutch release bearing device including a clutch release bearing abutted to a diaphragm spring of a clutch of a vehicle, and a holding arrangement for holding the bearing in a predetermined condition. The holding arrangement includes a sleeve of synthetic resin, a metal anvil extended radially outwardly therefrom to receive an operation force applied by a fork member, and a bearing case for connecting the clutch release bearing to the bearing holding arrangement. The sleeve, the anvil and the bearing case are coupled to each other by punching a portion of the bearing case axially to engage with the periphery of a through hole formed in the anvil and then molding the sleeve to the engaged portions of the anvil and bearing case.

Abstract: A self-aligning clutch release bearing and carrier sleeve assembly includes a carrier sleeve which defines a first axis and a bearing adapted to be brought into engagement with rotating clutch fingers or the like of a clutch mechanism, which clutch fingers rotate about a second axis which may not be exactly coincidental with the first axis. The bearing and carrier sleeve assembly is adapted to adjust the rotation orientation of the bearing to coincide with the second axis of rotation of the clutch fingers. This bearing and carrier sleeve assembly comprises: a bearing including a generally annular thrust face for engagement with the clutch fingers and first and second annular raceways having a plurality of bearing elements disposed therebetween, one of the raceways rotating in unison with the thrust face and the other of the raceways being coupled with the carrier sleeve. A mounting arrangement is provided for grippingly engaging the second raceway for mounting the same to the carrier sleeve.

Abstract: A clutch release bearing comprises a maneuvering member operated on by a control member, usually a clutch release yoke. A drive member in direct or indirect axial bearing engagement with the maneuvering member, when operated on by the latter, operates on the clutch release device of a clutch. An axially acting spring washer of the Belleville spring type urges the drive member against the maneuvering member and retains the drive membering relative to the maneuvering member in the axial direction. This spring washer is able to turn inside out selectively so as to assume one or other of two separate stable configurations. One of these is a concave configuration and the other is a convex configuration. One configuration is an inoperative configuration and the other is an operative one. One peripheral edge of the spring washer bears axially on the drive member when it is in the operative configuration. On its other peripheral edge is a set of lugs through which it bears on the maneuvering member.

Abstract: A clutch release bearing assembly includes a tubular plastic carrier member for actuating a self-aligning clutch release bearing. The bearing is connected to the carrier with a rigid annular clip. The rigid clip is formed with recesses or tabs which receive or engage complimentary mating portions provided on the carrier. A radial flange is formed on the clip for axially restraining the bearing on the carrier. Bearing seals may be provided on the flange to prevent debris from entering the bearing assembly.

Abstract: The invention concerns an annular multi-row bearing with shaped-wire races with an inner and an outer race, each of which constitutes part of the tracks for the rolling components, and with rolling components accommodated between them. The particular object is, in addition to others, to create a bearing that, although stable, is resilient enough when transverse forces occur to allow both races to twist in relation to each other within certain limits, avoiding stress.The invention attains this in that the contact or rolling surfaces between the races and the rolling components are provided with a contour that deviates from the rectilinear and mutually surrounds itself and in that these contact surfaces are shaped and/or positioned such that there is a four-point bearing in each track.This principle can be embodied with either ball bearings or roller bearings, whereby only three shaped wires are preferably employed. The angles of support range, depending on the type of bearing, between approximately 30.degree.

Abstract: A self-aligning clutch release bearing and carrier sleeve assembly includes a carrier sleeve which defines a first axis and a bearing having a generally annular thrust face adapted to be brought in engagement with rotating clutch fingers or the like of a clutch mechanism, which clutch fingers are rotating about a second axis which may or may not be coincidental with said first axis. The bearing and carrier sleeve assembly is adapted to adjust the rotational orientation of the bearing to coincide with the second axis of rotation, and comprises a bearing including a radially inwardly extending shoulder portion which terminates at a position radially spaced apart from the carrier sleeve.

Abstract: A self-aligning clutch release bearing and carrier sleeve assembly includes a carrier sleeve which defines a first axis and a bearing adapted to be brought into engagement with rotating clutch fingers or the like of a clutch mechanism, which clutch fingers rotate about a second axis which may not be exactly coincidental with the first axis. The bearing and carrier sleeve assembly is adapted to adjust the rotation orientation of the bearing to coincide with the second axis of rotation of the clutch fingers. This bearing and carrier sleeve assembly comprises: a bearing including a generally annular thrust face for engagement with the clutch fingers and first and second annular raceways having a plurality of bearing elements disposed therebetween, one of the raceways rotating in unison with the thrust face and the other of the raceways being coupled with the carrier sleeve. A mounting arrangement is provided for grippingly engaging the second raceway for mounting the same to the carrier sleeve.

Abstract: A self-centering bearing mounted for substantially free radial, floating movement with respect to a support having cooperating shoulders on the bearing and the support to limit the extent of radial movement of the bearing.

Abstract: The spindle device of the present invention is of the type wherein a shaft is carried by ball bearings or tapered roller bearings in a front side and a rear side, and a preload is applied by a spring. A gimbal ring is inserted between an outer ring of the front side bearing and a shoulder face of a housing on which the outer ring is mounted. With this construction, the axial and radial deviations of the shaft can be minimized.

Abstract: A rotation preventing/thrust bearing device for use in an orbiting member fluid displacement apparatus is disclosed. The rotation preventing/thrust bearing device includes a discrete fixed portion, a discrete orbital portion and bearing elements. The fixed portion includes a fixed race and fixed ring both of which are formed separately. The fixed race is placed in a groove in an inner surface of the housing and the fixed ring is attached to the housing. The orbital portion includes an orbital race and an orbital ring both of which are formed separately. The orbital race is placed in a groove in an end plate of the orbiting member and the orbital ring is attached to the end plate of the orbiting member. A plurality of pockets are formed axially in the rings toward the respective races. The pockets of the rings face one another in generally aligned pairs.

Abstract: A clutch release bearing assembly is described in which a lubrication reservoir is provided between the bearing and the bearing carrier. The lubricant in this reservoir is communicable through a plurality of passageways in the bearing carrier to lubricate the reciprocable movement of the bearing carrier with respect to a guide member connected with the transmission. The bearing assembly is formed to provide a predetermined radial clearance between the bearing and bearing carrier which permits the bearing to shift radially with respect to the bearing carrier, so that the bearing may coaxially align itself with a clutch input shaft axis, said shifting being operative to transfer lubricant from the reservoir to the area between the bearing carrier and guide member.

Abstract: A clutch throwout bearing assembly comprises a bearing, a carrier plate, and a carrier sleeve upon which the carrier plate and bearing are mounted. The mounting arrangement permits the bearing to be radially shifted, axially shifted, or tilted to adapt the plane of the bearing to the plane of the clutch fingers in situations involving misalignment of the bearing and clutch fingers due to tolerance build up between the clutch fingers and the bearing.