Bearings – Rotary bearing – Antifriction bearing
Patent
1996-01-02
1996-10-15
Hannon, Thomas R.
Bearings
Rotary bearing
Antifriction bearing
384 1, 2989809, F16C 3358
Patent
active
055648401
ABSTRACT:
First and second radial actuating clamps provide selective radial engagement with a housing for preloaded bearings. An axial actuator, retained between the first and second radial actuating clamps, provides selective expansion and contraction of the axial distance between the first and second radial actuator clamps. A method for adjusting the preload of preloaded bearings mounted within a housing is also disclosed. The method includes alternate clamping and unclamping of two radial actuating clamps against the housing while an axial actuator expands and contracts the axial distance between the radial actuating clamps.
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Japanese Society of Mechanical Engineering International Journal, Series III, vol. 31, No. 3, May 1988, pp. 593-597.
Jurras, III Mark I.
Lemoine Richard L.
McMorrow Brian
Bigler John C.
Hannon Thomas R.
The Torrington Company
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