Center bearing bracket and support

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2006-05-16

2006-05-16

Hannon, Thomas R. (Department: 3682)

Bearings

Rotary bearing

Antifriction bearing

Reexamination Certificate

active

07044646

ABSTRACT:
A center bearing assembly includes a generally U-shaped bracket and a support member containing a bearing. In a first embodiment, a plurality of openings is formed through the bracket. Each of the openings has axially forward and rearward tabs provided thereon which extend inwardly toward the center of the bracket. The outer surface of the support member is formed having a plurality of outwardly extending protrusions. When the support member is installed in the bracket, the outwardly extending protrusions of the support member are received within the openings formed in the legs of the bracket to prevent the support member from being withdrawn radially from the bracket. Portions of the axially facing surfaces of the support member are engaged respectively by the tabs to prevent the support member from moving axially relative to the bracket. In a second embodiment, a plurality of openings is formed through the bracket, and a pair of circumferential inwardly extending flanges is provided thereon. The protrusions of the support member cooperate with the openings formed through the bracket to retain it therein.

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