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Antifriction bearing with a clip-on sensor cooperating with a shaft mounted magnetic encoder retainer ring
Assignee: Torrington Co Ltd
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Filing: 1989-02-24
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Granted: 1990-07-10
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Expires: 2009-02-24
Abstract
Abstract An antifriction bearing assembly has rolling elements and a magnetic encoder ring housed in an outer ring with two portions which can have different diameters. A sensor is removably attached to the outer ring in alignment with the encoder ring. Various seal assembly configurations may be used to seal the bearing while accommodating the sensor.
Inventors
- 👤 John M. Grillo
- 👤 James A. Hilby
- 👤 Vern V. Fleet
- 👤 Cameron G. Gardella
- 👤 Gary J. Hill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:27
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01P; G01P3/00; G01P3/42; G01P3/44; F; F16; F16C; F16C41/00; F16C41/007; F16C33/00; F16C33/30; F16C33/46; F16C33/54; F16C33/72; F16C33/76; F16C33/78; F16C41/008; G01P1/00; G01P3/443
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An encoder retainer ring for use with a magnetic encoder ring on a rotatable shaft, said retainer ring comprising two annular end rims joined by multiple crossbars which are adapted to make a press fit with said shaft, and means for connecting said retainer ring to said encoder ring comprising at least one of said crossbars being partially cut away so as to leave a partial crossbar, said partial crossbar having a portion which is bent radially outwardly, said portion engaging a groove formed in the inner surface of said magnetic encoder ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
An encoder retainer ring for use with a magnetic encoder ring on a rotatable shaft, said retainer ring comprising two annular end rims joined by multiple crossbars which are adapted to make a press fit with said shaft, and means for connecting said retainer ring to said encoder ring comprising at least one of said crossbars being partially cut away so as to leave a partial crossbar, said partial crossbar having a portion which is bent radially outwardly, said portion engaging a groove formed in the inner surface of said magnetic encoder ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
An encoder retainer ring for use with a magnetic encoder ring on a rotatable shaft in accordance with claim 1 wherein the portion of the partial crossbar which is bent radially outwardly is the free end of the partial crossbar.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-07-09 | 1994-01-08 | 1994-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-09 | 1998-01-08 | 1998-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-09 | 2002-01-08 | 2002-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |