US3332726A
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Bearing assembly
Assignee: Rolls Royce PLC
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Filing: 1965-03-24
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Granted: 1967-07-25
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Expires: 1985-03-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cooper Stanley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:04
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C35/00; F16C35/04; F16C35/06; F16C35/07; F16C35/077; F01; F01D; F01D25/00; F01D25/16; F01D25/162; F01D25/164; F16C27/00; F16C27/04; F16C27/045; F16C19/00; F16C19/02; F16C19/04; F16C19/06; F16C2360/00; F16C2360/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A LOCATION BEARING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: CONCENTRIC INNER AND OUTER RACES, AND ROLLING ELEMENTS THEREBETWEEN, SAID ROLLING ELEMENTS COACTING WITH SAID INNER AND OUTER RACES SO AS TO BE CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING AXIAL LOADS, RADIAL LOADS AND BENDING MOMENTS THEREBETWEEN; A SHAFT MOUNTED WITHIN SAID INNER RACE; FIXED STRUCTURE; MEANS PERMITTING RELATIVE AXIAL AND RADIAL MOVEMENT BUT PREVENTING RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN SAID FIXED STRUCTURE AND SAID OUTER RACE, SAID FIXED STRUCTURE AND SAID OUTER RACE DEFINING THEREBETWEEN A GAP HAVING INTERCOMMUNICATING RADIALLY AND AXIALLY EXTENDING PORTIONS EACH OF WHICH IS ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A HYDRODYNAMIC FILM OF OIL TO CARRY A THRUST LOAD; MEANS FOR SUPPLYING SAID GAP WITH OIL TO BUILD UP, IN OPERATION, THE SAID FILMS IN SAID RADIALLY AND AXIALLY EXTENDING PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A LOCATION BEARING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: CONCENTRIC INNER AND OUTER RACES, AND ROLLING ELEMENTS THEREBETWEEN, SAID ROLLING ELEMENTS COACTING WITH SAID INNER AND OUTER RACES SO AS TO BE CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING AXIAL LOADS, RADIAL LOADS AND BENDING MOMENTS THEREBETWEEN; A SHAFT MOUNTED WITHIN SAID INNER RACE; FIXED STRUCTURE; MEANS PERMITTING RELATIVE AXIAL AND RADIAL MOVEMENT BUT PREVENTING RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN SAID FIXED STRUCTURE AND SAID OUTER RACE, SAID FIXED STRUCTURE AND SAID OUTER RACE DEFINING THEREBETWEEN A GAP HAVING INTERCOMMUNICATING RADIALLY AND AXIALLY EXTENDING PORTIONS EACH OF WHICH IS ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A HYDRODYNAMIC FILM OF OIL TO CARRY A THRUST LOAD; MEANS FOR SUPPLYING SAID GAP WITH OIL TO BUILD UP, IN OPERATION, THE SAID FILMS IN SAID RADIALLY AND AXIALLY EXTENDING PORTIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-07-24 | 1971-01-23 | 1971-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-24 | 1975-01-23 | 1975-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-24 | 1979-01-23 | 1979-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |