CLASS 384, BEARINGS |
1 | VIBRATORY, (E.G., PIEZOELECTRIC, OR KINETIC BEARING): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein vibration e.g., brought about by
a piezoelectric effect, results in reduced friction, either through
creation of a fluid film or otherwise; or where motion in one direction
is used to reduce the friction coefficient in another direction.
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2 | NONJOINT, NONROTATING FULCRUM BEARING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein there is angular movement of the
axis of a supported element with respect to a supporting element
about a pivot point and where a ball or roller at the pivot point,
if present, does not move.
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3 | . Knife-edge fulcrum: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter wherein the fulcrum is the edge of a wedge-shaped element. | |
4 | .. Edges up and down: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter wherein there are plural edges, one of which points toward, and another of which points away, from the center of the earth. | |
5 | .. Edge up: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter wherein an edge points away from the center of the earth. | |
6 | .. Edge down: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter wherein an edge points toward the center of the earth. | |
7 | LINEAR BEARING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter in which a supported element has sliding
or line movement in a straight direction, on a supporting element.
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8 | . With detection, nonbearing magnetic or hydraulic feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter including means for inspection or detection
of bearing element conditions, or magnetic features not functioning
as a magnetic bearing, or means for hydraulic support or damping
of a bearing element.
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9 | . With temperature, electrical or orthogonal feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter including means for temperature control, compensation, or insulation, or means for electrical functions, or means providing for linear movement in at least two directions at right angles to each other. | |
10 | . Tensioned or resilient race or roller member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein means are provided to tension a bearing contact surface element, or wherein a race or rolling element is of a material that bounces or springs back to shape. | |
11 | . For crosshead: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for joining a piston rod to a connecting rod. | |
12 | . Fluid bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein fluid under pressure is used to support
an element in whole or in part during relative rectilinear movement.
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13 | . Lubricating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter having means in the bearing for allowing
lubricant to reach a bearing surface and means for lubricating the
bearing.
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14 | .. Bearing for valve stem: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Subject matter wherein the bearing supports a valve stem.
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15 | . Combined with seal or guard: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter including means for shielding the exposed
parts of the bearing or for preventing matter form entering into,
passing through, or escaping therefrom.
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16 | .. Annular: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Subject matter wherein the seal is ring shaped. | |
17 | . For extension table: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein a bearing is part of means to allow
the area of a table surface to be increased.
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18 | . Ball bearing for drawer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein a ball bearing is designed to support
a drawer.
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19 | . Roller bearing for drawer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein a roller bearing is designed to support
a drawer.
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20 | . Plain bearing for drawer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein a bearing having sliding friction
contact is designed to support drawers for sliding movement.
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21 | .. Stop, detent, or lock: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Subject matter wherein means are specified to limit relative movement of bearing races. | |
22 | .. Anchoring or aligning means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Subject matter wherein means are specified to attach the
bearing to a drawer or cabinet structure, or to correctly position
the bearing, drawer and cabinet with respect to one another.
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23 | .. Specified race structure or material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Subject matter having particularly described race shape or material of a race. | |
24 | . Having relatively movable parts for lateral insertion and retention of shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter in which the supporting element comprises relatively movable parts, said parts in one relative position permitting the supported element to be moved into supported position in a direction transverse to the direction sliding or line movement, and relatively movable parts movable, to a second relative position to prevent movement of the supported element in a direction transverse to the direction of sliding or line movement, without interfering with said sliding or line movement. | |
25 | . Combined plain and antifriction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter where bearing support is provided partly
by a sliding friction bearing and partly by a separate rolling friction
bearing.
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26 | . Plain bearings: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein the sliding or line movement is of
friction type.
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27 | .. For flush tank: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for a toilet flush
tank valve.
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28 | .. For valve stem: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for a valve stem shaft.
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29 | .. Cylindrical outer race: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter in which the supported element is guided
in its sliding or line movement in a cylindrical bore means which
constitutes the outer member.
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30 | ... For die set or stamping mill shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for guiding means such as a die set, stamp mill, battery stamp, or vulcanizing press. | |
31 | ... For hand-held drill shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter wherein the bearing is to support the shaft
of a hand-held drill.
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32 | ... For piston rod: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter where the bearing is for a piston rod shaft. | |
34 | .. For seat: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter wherein the bearing is used for adjusting a seat for linear translation, generally an auto vehicle seat. | |
35 | .. More than two telescoping members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter wherein at least a third bearing race moves relative to two other relatively longitudinally translating races. | |
36 | .. For structural installation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter wherein the bearing is used for permitting small relative movement for large structures, such as bridge components. | |
37 | .. Resilient supporting member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter having a resilient element for supporting
the bearing.
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38 | .. Self-aligning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter having means for automatically adjusting
a bearing surface orientation for optimum efficiency.
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39 | .. Gib: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter comprising an element which is adjustable
for keeping a linear bearing race correctly aligned.
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40 | .. With adjustment means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter including means to move the bearing or structure
supporting the bearing.
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41 | .. Assembling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter wherein a bearing and/or its related support structure comprise structure for allowing assembly. | |
42 | .. Specified pad, liner, wear plate or race structure; bearing material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter having a particularly recited race or bearing
material of a bearing race.
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43 | . Recirculating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein roller or ball antifriction elements
circulate within an endless race track, e.g., raceway, part of the
time in a loaded, and part of the time in an unloaded state.
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44 | .. Roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 432. Subject matter wherein the antifriction elements are rollers
e.g., cylindrical, tapered, barrel-shaped, needle-shaped, etc.
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45 | .. No cylindrical race: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Subject matter wherein no race is cylindrical.
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46 | . Roller bearing for extension cylinder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter comprising a pulley-type roller bearing for a relatively long shaft such as that employed in railroad switch pull-shafts, or pull-shafts for oil well stripper pumps. | |
47 | . Alternating roller; or antifriction bearing for auto seat: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein the bearing comprises (1) rollers
which alternate in the orientation of their axis of rotation; or
(2) a ball or roller bearing for linear adjustment of a automobile type
seat.
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48 | . Combined ball and roller bearings: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein both ball and roller bearings are
used separately but in the same bearing assembly.
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49 | . Ball bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein the linear antifriction element is
a ball.
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50 | . Roller bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter comprising a roller antifriction element
which has a particular shape e.g., cylindrical, tapered, barrel,
needle, etc.
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51 | .. Cage configuration: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter comprising specified cage structure. | |
52 | .. Cylindrical inner or outer track: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter wherein an inner race is a shaft or an outer race is a cylindrical bore, or both. | |
53 | .. Location or plural roller sets; more than two telescoping members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter wherein: (a) spatial relationship of more than two linear sets of rollers in specified; or (b) three or more sets of races are nested now within the other, each movable relative to the other two. | |
54 | .. Resilient member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter wherein a resilient element is used in a
bearing or support.
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55 | .. Raceway configuration: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter wherein the shape of the raceway surface is specified and is not a flat surface, unless the precise degree of flatness is indicated. | |
56 | .. Nonaxle-supported roller structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter wherein roller structure is specified, other
than cases wherein a roller is journaled on a shaft.
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57 | .. Adjustment or self-alignment means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter having means to change the position of the
bearing.
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58 | .. Roller-on-axle bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter wherein structure is specified of a roller
that rotates about a shaft.
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59 | .. Assembling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter wherein a bearing is designed to facilitate
assembly either of the bearing itself or of the bearing on its support.
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91 | ROTARY BEARING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the relative motion between the two
elements includes a rotary component.
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92 | . Roller drill bit type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Subject matter for specified bearing structure for a rotary
bit in which a cutter element, or carrier for a fixed cutter is
rotatably mounted thereon so that the cutter element, or carrier may
roll, or tend to roll on a surface of a borehole as the bit is rotated.
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93 | .. Lubricating detail: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter having specified structure, or details of
a bearing lubrication system.
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94 | .. Seal detail: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter wherein a bearing seal has specified details
such as shape, or material.
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95 | .. Inserts or bearing surface detail: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter in which a bearing surface is modified (a) to receive a different material in a portion of the surface, (b) to receive thin strips (c) by special treatment to improve its antifriction, or wear resisting properties, or (d) by specified material therefor. | |
96 | .. Roller cone retaining means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter including means to hold a roller cone on its supporting shaft. | |
97 | . Water lubricated propeller shaft or well shaft type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Subject matter for supporting either a propellor shaft,
or a well pump shaft and is lubricated by water.
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98 | .. With elongated strips or staves: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Subject matter including discreet axially, narrow and long elements placed next to each other to form the bearing surface. | |
99 | . Hydraulic or pneumatic bearing support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Subject matter wherein the bearing contact surface, or a
portion thereof is movable mounted and is acted upon and supported
by a hydraulic, or pneumatic system.
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100 | . Fluid bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Subject matter wherein fluid pressure is used to support
an element wholly, or partially, balance the bearing, or resist
the vertical, or horizontal thrust of a rotary element by interposing a
layer that in operation eliminates contact between relatively rotating
elements.
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101 | .. With antifriction bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter including an antifriction bearing.
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102 | ... Backup: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter wherein the antifriction bearing functions as a backup bearing during fluid bearing breakdown, during start-up, or low, or reversed speeds. | |
103 | .. Flexible member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter having a pliant element which is between
relatively moveable bearing parts to form areas for the fluid.
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104 | ... Plural ends fixed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter wherein the flexible element is connected to a relatively rotating bearing part at more than one end of the flexible element. | |
105 | ... Thrust bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter designed for loads imposed in the direction
of the axis rotation.
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106 | ... Auxiliary resilient support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter wherein the flexible element is supported by separate resilient elements. | |
107 | .. Radial and thrust: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter designed for loads imposed both in the direction
of the axis of rotation and normal to the axis of rotation.
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108 | ... Spherical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter wherein a relatively rotating element has
at least a portion of the bearing surface concaved, or ball shaped.
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109 | .... Gas bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter wherein the fluid is a gas. | |
110 | ... Conical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter wherein a relatively rotating element has a cone shaped bearing surface. | |
111 | ... Outer recess forming fluid pad: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter wherein the outer bearing has a nonannular
cavity of significant axial and circumferential extent for receiving
fluid.
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112 | ... Grooved thrust bearing surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter wherein the thrust bearing surface has a narrow furrow, or hollow cut for receiving the fluid. | |
113 | ... Central member recess: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter wherein an inner relatively rotating element
has a groove, or passage for receiving the fluid.
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114 | .. Radial: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter designed for loads imposed only normal to the axis of rotation. | |
115 | ... Shaft recess: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein an inner relatively rotating element
has a groove, or passage for receiving the fluid.
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116 | ... Half-circular or less outer member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein the outer bearing structure is semicircular, or less than 180 in extent. | |
117 | ... Pivoted fluid pad: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein the bearing has a cavity in its surface
for receiving the fluid and also has a rocking, or tilting movement.
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118 | ... Outer recess forming fluid pad: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein the outer bearing has a nonannular
cavity of significant axial and circumferential extent for receiving
the fluid.
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119 | ... Resilient mounting member or seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter having a material that bounces, or springs
back to shape and takes at least part of the weight of supporting
the bearing surface and permits relative movement, or vibration thereof
with respect to a support and/or means for preventing matter
from entering into, passing through, or escaping from the bearing.
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120 | ... Circumferentici groove in outer member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein the bearing surface of an outer relatively rotating element has a narrow furrow, or hollow cut that is around its periphery for receiving the fluid. | |
121 | .. Thrust: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter designed for loads imposed in the direction
of the axis of rotation.
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122 | ... Pivoted fluid pad: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the bearing has a cavity in its surface
for receiving the fluid and also has a rocking, or tilting movement.
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123 | ... Grooved bearing surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the bearing surface has a narrow
furrow, or hollow cut for passage of the fluid.
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124 | ... Resilient mounting member or seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter having a material that bounces, or springs
back into shape and takes at least part of the weight of supporting
the bearing surface and permits relative movement, or vibration
thereof with respect to a support and/or means for preventing
matter from entering into, passing through, or escaping from the bearing.
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125 | . Resilient bearing surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Subject matter wherein the bearing contact surface is a material that bounces, or springs back to shape. | |
126 | . Plural bearing, one plain and one antifriction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Subject matter including antifriction bearing.
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127 | .. Roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter wherein the antifriction bearing includes an element that rolls during use. | |
128 | ... Tapered roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter wherein the element has a gradual decrease in width. | |
129 | . Plain bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Subject matter having sliding, or line contact with the
support element, or with the rotary, or oscillating shaft.
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130 | .. With specified seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter including means for preventing matter from
entering into, passing through, or escaping from the bearing.
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131 | ... Fluid actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter wherein the seal is moved by a fluid. | |
132 | ... Fluid barrier: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter wherein the seal comprises a sealing barrier
of liquid, of gas, or of a mixture of both.
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133 | .... Magnetic fluid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Subject matter wherein the sealing barrier is a liquid which contains magnetic properties. | |
134 | .... Gas: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Subject matter wherein the barrier fluid is a gas. | |
135 | ... Centrifugal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter wherein the seal is moved, or held in place
by centrifugal force.
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136 | .... With wick: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Subject matter including a fibrous element which acts as a reservoir and/or a distributing means. | |
137 | ... And scraper: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter having means to remove excess lubricant from the shaft and return it to the lubricant reservoir, or for removing material from the shaft about to enter the bearing from its outside. | |
138 | ... Unitary bearing and seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter wherein the bearing and seal is one element. | |
139 | ... Relatively rotatable radially contacting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter wherein the seal comprises relatively rotatable elements presenting complementary sealing surfaces normal to, or at an oblique angle to the axis of rotation. | |
140 | .... Flexible sealing member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Subject matter where the relatively rotating radially contacting sealing element is made of flexible material. | |
141 | .... Diaphragm: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Subject matter wherein the flexible seal is attached to one of the rotatable elements and to a part which is axially movable therewith. | |
142 | .... Axially translatable member rotatable with shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Subject matter wherein one of the relatively rotatable elements
is axially movable and is mounted on a shaft for rotation therewith.
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143 | .... Plural seals: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Subject matter where there is more than one seal. | |
144 | ... Labyrinth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter wherein the seal has a succession of baffles
which define a slight clearance to create a series of throttling
zones to impede the passage of fluid.
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145 | ... Arcuate bearing surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter wherein the seal conforms to a bearing surface
which has a shape of a sphere to permit angular, or lateral movement.
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146 | .... Axially spaced lip: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter wherein the seal includes a projecting rim extending axially of the major seat engaging part of the seal. | |
147 | ... Lip seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter wherein the seal includes a projecting rim for contacting a relatively moving element to be sealed, the rim extends axially of the center of the seal seat. | |
148 | .... With radially acting bias means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Subject matter including means tending to urge the seal in a radial direction. | |
149 | ... Radially contained seal with axially acting follower: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter wherein the seal is in an assembly comprising
a chamber and an element coaxial therewith, wherein the seal is
within the chamber and an element exerts an axial thrust on the
sealing causing it to be moved radially into a sealing engagement
with the chamber and a shaft.
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150 | ... Mechanically actuated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter wherein the seal is moved by mechanical means e.g., a nut, or separate resilient elements etc. | |
151 | ... Resilient sealing surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter wherein the seal is on the outer area of the bearing, or shaft and is made of a resilient material. | |
152 | .... O-rings: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Subject matter wherein the seal is in the shape of a round, or oval ring. | |
153 | .... Elastomeric: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Subject matter wherein the resilient material is an elastomer. | |
154 | .. Rocking type bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter wherein the relatively rotating element has
a limited and reciprocating rotary motion.
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155 | ... Lubricated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Subject matter wherein the bearing includes lubricating
material, or means for lubricating the bearing surface.
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156 | ... Movable pivot axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Subject matter wherein the axis of the bearing shifts its position in a cyclical manner during the reciprocating rotary motion. | |
157 | .. For plow or colter disk: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter having means for supporting the bearing which
receives a hub, or rotary shaft of a plow, or colter disk.
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158 | .. Railway car journal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter wherein a radial bearing and or a housing,
e.g., box, is designed specifically for railway car journal.
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158.1 | ... With resilient mounting member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter having a material that bounces or springs
back into shape and takes at least part of the weight of supporting
the bearing and permits relative movement or vibration thereof with
respect to a support.
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159 | ... With guard or seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter including means for preventing the escape
of lubricant, preventing dust or other matter from entering the
bearing or journal box.
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160 | ... Lubricating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter having means in the bearing for allowing
a lubricant to reach a journal bearing surface.
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161 | .... For thrust bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Subject matter wherein the lubricating is for a bearing
designed for loads imposed in the direction of the axis of rotation.
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162 | .... For brass bearings: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Subject matter wherein the journal bearing is made of brass
which is modified by grooves, cresses, apertures or the like for
conveying or distributing lubricating to the bearing surface.
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163 | ..... Reservoir fed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 162. Subject matter having means to hold the lubricant which is fed to the bearing surface. | |
164 | ...... Capillary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Subject matter wherein a capillary means is used to convey
the lubricant to the bearing..
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165 | .... With lower reservoir: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Subject matter having means to hold the lubricant wherein
the holding means is below a journal axle.
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166 | ..... Journal operated feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter having means operated by movement of an element of the car journal for feeding lubricant to the journal bearing. | |
167 | ...... Band: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Subject matter wherein a belt shaped element rotated by
a journal axle dips into the lubricant to feed the bearing.
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168 | ...... Centrifugal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Subject matter wherein lubricant is impelled by centrifugal
force.
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169 | ...... Pump: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Subject matter wherein the lubricant is fed by a pump. | |
170 | ..... Capillary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter wherein a capillary means is used to convey
lubricant to the bearing.
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171 | ...... With wick biasing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter having mans to urge a capillary material against a journal axle. | |
172 | ....... Metal spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Subject matter wherein the urging means is made of metal.
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173 | ........ Coil spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Subject matter wherein the metal spring is in the form of a coil. | |
174 | ....... Rubber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Subject matter wherein the urging means is made of rubber or similar composition. | |
175 | ...... With capillary material retainer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter including means to hold or support capillary material. | |
176 | ....... Integral with box: |
Subject matter under 175 wherein the retainer is integral with a journal box. | |
177 | ..... Including roller applicator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter having means for applying the lubricant which
turns about an axis of rotation.
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178 | ...... Yieldably supported: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 177. Subject matter wherein the roller is yieldably held by means of a spring, weight, fluid pressure, etc. | |
179 | ....... Coil spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Subject matter wherein the yieldable means is in the form of a coil spring. | |
180 | ........ Spring under compression: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 179. Subject matter wherein the coil spring operates under pressure. | |
181 | .... Wick structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Subject matter wherein the means to feed lubricant is a
fibrous element having a specified configuration.
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182 | ... Sheet metal journal box: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein the car journal box is formed of sheet metal in a particular configuration. | |
183 | ... With journal retainer and guide: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter including a retainer or guide element.
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184 | .... Lateral guide: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Subject matter wherein the guide element is mounted laterally in a horizontal sense to the side of the rotating journal axle. | |
185 | ..... Mounting feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter wherein there is specified means for supporting the guide element. | |
186 | ...... Resilient: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. Subject matter wherein the support means is made of a resilient material. | |
187 | ... Interior: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein a journal box is located on the inside of the wheel on the journal axle. | |
188 | ... Includes thrust bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter having means to close and opening in a journal box. | |
189 | ... Lid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter having means to close and opening in a journal
box.
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190 | .... Mounted for swinging: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Subject matter wherein the lid is mounted on the journal box by means of a hinge or other pivotal connection. | |
190.1 | ..... About pivot at right angle to plane of lid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter wherein the lid swings in a single plane on a pivot which is perpendicular to the place of the lid. | |
190.2 | ..... Spring and cam biased open: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter including a cam cooperating with an end of
a spring mounted on the lid to hold the lid open.
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190.3 | ...... With roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 190.2. Subject matter including a roller cooperating with the cam. | |
190.4 | ..... Spring biased closed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter including a spring to close the lid.
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190.5 | .... Sliding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Subject matter wherein the lid is mounted for rectilinear movement in the plane of the lid. | |
190.6 | .... Lid structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Subject matter having specified structure or form of the lid. | |
190.7 | ..... With latch: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 190.6. Subject matter including means to fasten or latches the lid. | |
191 | ... Brasses: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter wherein a journal bearing is located in the
top of the journal box and bears against the upper surface of the
rotating journal axle.
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191.1 | .... Self aligning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter wherein the bearing is formed with a curved surface which permits self alignment of the bearing | |
191.2 | .... Bearing surface liner or insert: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter wherein the bearing is shaped to receive a surface liner to reduce friction or an insert for strengthening the bearing. | |
191.3 | .... Assembling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter wherein a bearing is designed to facilitate
assembly either of the bearing itself or of the bearing on its support.
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191.4 | .... Mounting structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter having means to hold the bearing to a journal box. | |
192 | .. Self-adjusting or self-aligning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter wherein relatively sliding surface in a bearing
support structure permit continuous self movement of the bearing
position to compensate for shaft misalignment, or the bearing and
shaft have limited motion, allowing for oscillation.
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193 | ... For vertical shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Subject matter where the bearing receives force from a shaft
whose axis is perpendicular to a horizontal plane.
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194 | .... With lower thrust and upper radial bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Subject matter wherein the shaft carrying an element to
be rotated is supported at its base by a thrust bearing and near
the point of attachment of the element by a radial bearing.
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195 | .... Oscillatory suspension: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Subject matter in which the shaft carrying an element to be rotated is pivotally supported above the body. | |
196 | ..... Resiliently centered: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Subject matter having yielding means to assist in maintaining
the shaft vertically centered.
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197 | .... Oscillating thrust bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Subject matter wherein a thrust bearing is pivoted to permit
the shaft to move from the vertical.
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198 | ..... Resiliently centered: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 197. Subject matter having yielding means to assist in maintaining
the shaft vertically centered.
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199 | .... Shaft balancing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Subject matter wherein the adjusting means is mounted on the shaft for the purpose of maintaining it vertically centered. | |
200 | ..... Resiliency on radial bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter wherein yielding means act on a bearing which
receive radial force to assist in maintaining the shaft vertically
centered.
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201 | .... Having body and spindle connector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Subject matter including a coupling means holding an element, e.g., bowl, to the shaft wherein the element is carried by the shaft. | |
202 | ... Resilient: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Subject matter wherein the bearing support includes a material that bounces, or springs back into shape. | |
203 | .... Ball and socket: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Subject matter wherein one element has portion in the shape
of a sphere which is received in a recess of another element and
there is a relatively sliding movement between them.
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204 | ..... For electric motor: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Subject matter wherein the self adjusting bearing is mounted in an electric motor housing. | |
205 | ... Fixed pivot axis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Subject matter wherein the relatively sliding surfaces are
part of support means for holding the bearing which turns about
an axis that does not move.
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206 | ... Ball and socket: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Subject matter wherein one element has a portion in the
shape of a sphere which is received in a recess of another element
and there is a relatively sliding movement between them.
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207 | .... Sheet metal socket: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 206. Subject matter in which at least a portion of the socket is formed from a metal whose thickness is thin. | |
208 | .... Assembly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 206. Subject matter in which the ball and/or socket are shaped so that they can be put together, or taken apart for repair, or use. | |
209 | ..... Separable ball retaining member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Subject matter wherein the socket includes a detachable element which serves to retain the ball in the socket after the bearing structure has been assembled. | |
210 | ...... Lock ring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 209. Subject matter wherein the detachable element has a circular band shape for holding the assembly together. | |
211 | ..... Of ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Subject matter wherein the ball is shaped, or designed to enable, or facilitate its assembly within the socket member. | |
212 | ...... Sectional: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Subject matter in which the ball is assembled from discrete ball elements within the socket. | |
213 | .... With lubricating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 206. Subject matter including means for allowing a lubricant
to flow to a bearing surface, or means for applying a lubricant
to a bearing surface.
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214 | ..... Having felt or wick: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Subject matter including a fibrous element e.g., cord, shet,
etc., which acts as a reservoir and/or a distributing means.
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215 | .. With resilient mounting member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter having a material that bounces, or springs
back into shape and takes at least part of the weight of supporting
the bearing and permits relative movement, or vibration thereof with
respect to a support.
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216 | ... For connecting rod: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter designed to be used on a connecting rod. | |
217 | ... Lock type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter wherein part of the bearing contact surface
is resiliently biased for securing a rotating shaft in its operating
position.
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223 | ... For thrust bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter wherein the resilient member is for supporting
loads imposed in the direction of the axis of rotation.
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224 | .... Pivoted pad: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Subject matter wherein the resilient mounting element is
for supporting a bearing on an element that turns about an axis.
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225 | .... Helical coil spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Subject matter wherein the resilient means is a spring where several convolutions of a coil lie in different planes. | |
218 | ... Coil spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter wherein the resilient element is in the form
of a helix.
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219 | .... Biased bearing surface segment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Subject matter wherein the coil spring acts to move a portion of the bearing contact surface with respect to the remainder of the bearing contact surface. | |
220 | ... Nonmetallic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter wherein the resilient element is made of a material that lacks the characteristics of a metal. | |
221 | .... Laminated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter wherein the resilient nonmetallic member is composed of a series of layers. | |
222 | .... Cylindrical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Subject matter wherein the nonmetallic resilient element is in the shape of a circular body of uniform diameter, the extremities of which are equal parallel circles. | |
226 | .. For vertical shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter wherein the bearing receives force from a
shaft whose axis is perpendicular to a horizontal plane.
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227 | ... Spinning spindle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Subject matter having means for supporting a spindle e.g.,
shafts for bobbins in a bolster, cylindrical races, or supports,
of a spinning machine.
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228 | .... With thrust and radial bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter including both a thrust bearing and a radial
bearing.
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229 | ..... Adjustable spindle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Subject matter having means for moving the spindle with respect to the bolster. | |
230 | ..... Laterally resilient: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Subject matter wherein the spindle is yieldingly maintained in a vertical position by the use of a spring, rubber, etc. | |
231 | ...... Resilient sleeve: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Subject matter wherein the means yieldingly maintaining the spindle in a vertical position is an element of cylindrical shape and the inner surface contacts the spindle. | |
232 | ...... Volute coil spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Subject matter wherein the means yieldingly maintaining the spindle in a vertical position is a spring where several convolutions of a coil lie in the same plane. | |
233 | ...... Helical coil spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Subject matter wherein the means yieldingly maintaining the spindle in a vertical position is a spring where several convolutions of a coil lie in different planes. | |
234 | ...... Fluid damping: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Subject matter wherein a specified fluid means is used for damping the spindle lateral movement. | |
235 | ...... Rubber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Subject matter wherein the means yieldingly maintaining the spindle in a vertical position is an elastomeric element. | |
236 | ....... At fixed end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Subject matter wherein the elastomeric element is located at a fixed end of the spindle. | |
237 | ..... With interior dead shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Subject matter wherein the spindle is mounted on and centered by a fixed shaft e.g., post, stud shaft, etc. | |
238 | ..... Pivoting spindle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Subject matter having means for allowing the spindle to rock about a point. | |
239 | .... Bolster type bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter having means for securing the bearing to
a support.
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240 | .... Lower end thrust bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter wherein the thrust bearing supports the spindle
shaft at the shaft end, or near the end.
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241 | .... With lubricating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter including means for allowing a lubricant
to flow to a bearing surface, or means for applying a lubricant
to a bearing surface.
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242 | ... Base supported table or drum: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for holding a vertically
revolving table, drum, etc.
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243 | ... Lower end thrust bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Subject matter wherein a thrust bearing supports the vertical
shaft at the shaft end, or near the end.
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244 | .... For shaped shaft end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Subject matter wherein the lower end of the shaft is shaped to engage the thrust bearing, or to engage an element, e.g., ball, supported by the thrust bearing. | |
245 | ..... Spherical shaft end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Subject matter wherein the shaft end is globular shaped so as to form a tangential point. | |
246 | ..... Conical shaft end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Subject matter wherein the shaft end is cone shaped. | |
247 | .. With adjustment means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter including means to move the bearing, or structure
supporting the bearing.
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248 | ... For thrust bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Subject matter wherein the means for adjusting the bearing
is for controlling thrust pressure.
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249 | .... Threaded member moves axially: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 248. Subject matter wherein a screw element is moved along the
axis of a bearing for adjustment.
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250 | .... For crankshaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 248. Subject matter wherein the bearing either supports, or is
carried by a crankshaft.
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251 | .... For thrust plate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 248. Subject matter wherein the adjusting means moves a member in the shape of a disk, flat piece of material, etc. which is placed at the end of a shaft for the purpose of taking the thrust. | |
252 | ... And support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Subject matter including bearing holding structure which
holds the adjusting means for positioning of the bearing.
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253 | .... Simultaneous adjustment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter wherein a plurality of bearings are simultaneously adjusted by actuation of the adjusting means. | |
254 | .... For horse power or sand reel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for use with means that is driven by a horse, or a sand reel mechanism. | |
255 | .... Eccentric: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter wherein the bearing is eccentric, or is mounted
in an eccentric support and can be adjusted by rotation.
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256 | .... For roller end support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for supporting the end of a press, or conveying roller. | |
257 | .... For suspended shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter wherein the bearing support structure extends
from a surface, usually overhead, and is for supporting a shaft.
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258 | ..... Screw adjustment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter wherein the adjusting means includes a rotatable threaded member. | |
259 | ...... Horizontal and vertical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 258. Subject matter which include both horizontally and vertically acting screw adjusting means. | |
260 | .... Rectilinear: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter wherein the adjusting means act in a linear
direction.
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261 | ... Bearing surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Subject matter wherein the adjusting means acts to adjust one portion of the bearing contact surface with respect to another portion of the bearing contact surface, or to apply pressure to an area of bearing contact surface. | |
262 | .... For axle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter wherein the adjusting means is for moving
a tapered sleeve, or adapted to compensate for wear on a stub axle,
or axle rotatably mounting a wheel.
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263 | .... Adjustable bearing surface segment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter wherein the adjusting means acts on a discreet, relatively movable, section of the bearing contact surface. | |
264 | ..... Axial adjustment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 263. Subject matter wherein the adjusting means acts to move the adjustable bearing surface segment in an axial direction. | |
265 | ..... Axially spaced annular segments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 263. Subject matter wherein the adjustable bearing surface segment comprises a wholly, or partially circumferentially extending annular segment which is relatively radially adjustable and axially spaced with respect to another annular bearing contact surface segment. | |
266 | ..... Two opposed bearing surface segments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 263. Subject matter wherein the bearing contact surface consists of two diametrically opposed relatively adjustable bearing surface supports. | |
267 | ...... With wedge adjustment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 266. Subject matter wherein the adjusting means includes a tapered, or cam element which acts to position the adjustable bearing surface segment. | |
268 | ....... For connecting rod: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for use with a connecting rod. | |
269 | ........ Transverse screw adjustment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 268. Subject matter wherein the wedge element is adjusted by a threaded element extending in directing crosswise to both the connecting rod axis and the bearing axis. | |
270 | ...... For connecting rod: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 266. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for use with a connecting
rod.
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271 | .... Tapered sleeve: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter wherein the bearing contact surface is tapered
so that it can be adjusted to take up wear.
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272 | ..... Split: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Subject matter wherein the tapered sleeve is cut, or open
longitudinally of its axis.
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273 | .... Split sleeve: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter wherein the bearing contact surface is cut,
or open longitudinally of its axis.
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274 | .... Pressure applying: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter wherein the adjusting means acts to apply force to a portion of a unitary bearing contact surface defining member. | |
275 | .. Radial collar and sleeve: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter having an element of tube shape and an element that embraces and extends radially beyond the tube element and are mounted on the shaft, which transmits thrust. | |
276 | .. Specified sleeve or liner: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter wherein one of the bearing contact surfaces
is defined by an annular member having substantially cylindrical
inner and outer surfaces, the thickness between said inner and outer
surfaces being less than the radius of said inner surface.
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277 | ... Insulating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter wherein either the sleeve, liner, or supporting structure is made of a material selected for its thermal, or electrical insulating properties. | |
278 | ... Temperature compensating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter designed to compensate for changes in temperature,
e.g., operate at high temperatures.
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279 | ... Porous metal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter wherein either the sleeve, liner, or a support
structure has pores through which the lubricant may pass.
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280 | ... Liner on shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter wherein the liner, or sleeve is mounted on a shaft. | |
281 | .... Removably secured: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. Subject matter wherein the liner, or sleeve can be separated for the shaft. | |
282 | ... Bearing surface insert: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter wherein the bearing surface of the sleeve, or liner is provided with a solid lubricating, or antifriction material set into its surface. | |
283 | .... Groove: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 282. Subject matter wherein the insert is mounted in a narrow furrow, hollow cut, etc., in the bearing surface. | |
284 | .... Pocket array: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 282. Subject matter wherein there is more than one insert which are mounted in a regular pattern of holes formed in the bearing surface. | |
285 | ..... Circular pocket: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Subject matter wherein the pockets have circular cross-sections. | |
286 | ... Lubricant distributing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter wherein the bearing surface of the sleeve,
or liner is contoured to facilitate the distribution of lubricant
over the bearing surface.
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287 | .... High speed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Subject matter wherein the lubricant sleeve is designed to operate at speeds greater than 30,000 r.p.m. | |
288 | .... For crankshaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Subject matter wherein the lubricant distributing sleeve
is for use on a crankshaft.
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289 | .... For rotary member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Subject matter wherein the lubricant distributing sleeve
is for a rotary element, e.g., wheel, pulley, etc. which is to be
mounted on a fixed support, e.g., shaft.
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290 | ..... Outer sleeve or shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 289. Subject matter wherein the lubricant distributing sleeve is nonrotatably mounted on an end of a fixed axle. | |
291 | .... Groove: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Subject matter wherein lubricant is distributed by narrow
furrow, hollow cut, etc. in the bearing surface.
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292 | ..... Helical or herring bone: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 291. Subject matter wherein the grooves are arranged in either a helical, or a herring bone configuration. | |
293 | .... Pocket array: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 286. Subject matter wherein a regular pattern of lubricant distributing
holes is formed on the bearing surface of the sleeve, or liner.
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294 | ... For crankshaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter wherein the sleeve, or liner supports, or
is carried by a crankshaft.
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295 | ... Mounting feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter wherein the sleeve includes structure to
facilitate the mounting thereof in the bearing support.
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296 | .... Radial protrusion or sleeve end flange: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Subject matter wherein the sleeve mounting structure includes an outwardly extending radial protrusion, or a pair of outwardly expanding flanges located on opposite ends of the sleeve. | |
297 | ... Nonmetal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter wherein the sleeve, or liner, or the bearing contact surface thereof, is formed of a nonmetallic material, e.g., plastic, wood, etc. | |
298 | .... Fabric layer and capillary passages: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Subject matter wherein the sleeve either includes a woven fabric layer, or is formed with capillary passages opening to the bearing contact surface. | |
299 | .... Nylon: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Subject matter comprising a layer which contains a polymeric compound is next to a polyester containing layer. | |
300 | .... Polytetrafluorethylene: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Subject matter comprising a layer which contains fluorine. | |
301 | ... Spirally split: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 276. Subject matter wherein the sleeve, or liner is separated divided, etc. along a spiral, or helical line. | |
302 | .. Distributed weight: |
Subject matter undersubclass 129 having means for distributing a load over the entire bearing. | |
303 | ... For thrust bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter comprising means for spreading the thrust
over various thrust bearing parts.
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304 | .... Tandem thrust: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Subject matter wherein various thrust bearing parts are axially spaced and means are provided to relate the thrust force on one part to the thrust force on another. | |
305 | .... Grooved: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Subject matter wherein the thrust distributing means comprises grooves in a bearing surface. | |
306 | .... Pivoted pad: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Subject matter wherein the load distribution means has a
rocking, or tilting movement and forms only a segment of a bearing
surface.
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307 | ..... With lubricating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Subject matter including means for allowing a lubricant to flow to a bearing surface. | |
308 | ..... Pad mounting structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Subject matter having specified means for holding or supporting
the pad.
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309 | ... Pivoted pad: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter wherein the load distribution means has a
rocking, or tilting movement and forms only a segment of a bearing
surface.
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310 | .... Noncircumferential: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 309. Subject matter wherein a radially outer relatively rotating bearing structure is semicircular, or less in extent. | |
311 | .... Lubricant supply structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 309. Subject matter including means in the bearing for allowing
lubricant to reach a bearing surface.
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312 | .... Pad mounting structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 309. Subject matter having specified means for holding, or supporting
the pad.
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313 | .. Cooling by lubricant: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter wherein a lubricant also lowers the temperature
at the bearing to keep the temperature from getting too high.
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314 | ... Emergency lubrication: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Subject matter having means for supplying lubrication and cooling fluid because of a generally unexpected occurrence. | |
315 | ... Water lubrication: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Subject matter wherein a lubricating and cooling medium
is water.
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316 | ... Fluid path: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Subject matter having means defining a flow passage for
the lubricating fluid.
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317 | .. Specified cooling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter wherein the bearing is cooled by a medium
other than a lubricant, e.g., radiatory means, by a separate fluid
in passage through the bearing, etc.
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318 | ... Mist: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter wherein the lubricant is suspended in a gaseous
coolant.
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319 | ... Frozen lubricant: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter wherein the liquid lubricant is congealed
by cold.
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320 | ... Nonliquid cooling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter wherein the cooling means comprises a medium other than a liquid. | |
321 | ... Coolant path: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Subject matter wherein the coolant flows through specified passage. | |
322 | .. Lubricating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter having means in the bearing for allowing
a lubricant to reach a bearing surface.
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368 | ... For thrust bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Subject matter wherein lubricating is for a bearing designed
for loads imposed in the direction of the axis of rotation.
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369 | .... Forced feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Subject matter wherein the lubricant is supplied to a bearing
surface by pressure.
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370 | .... Capillary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Subject matter wherein the lubricant is conveyed by capillary
means to the bearing.
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371 | .... For bearing at end of shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Subject matter wherein the lubricant is supplied to bearing surface which is located at the end of a shaft. | |
372 | ... Fixed shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Subject matter for the lubrication of a bearing surface
between a stationary axle and an element rotatably supported thereon.
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373 | .... Forced feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 372. Subject matter having means to supply the lubricant to the
bearing by pressure.
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374 | .... Yoke reservoir: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 372. Subject matter having means for holding the lubricant which is shaped so that the holding means is on both sides of a rotating element. | |
375 | .... Shaft-supported reservoir: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 372. Subject matter having means to hold the lubricant which is held on the axle. | |
376 | ..... At end of shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Subject matter wherein the reservoir is held at one of the extremities of the axle. | |
377 | .... Specified external feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 372. Subject matter wherein the lubricant is supplied to the axle surface by a particularly described means for allowing the lubricant to flow from an area not enclosed in the axle. | |
378 | ..... Spiral groove: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 377. Subject matter wherein the lubricant is distributed to the
bearing surface by a narrow furrow, hollow cut, etc. in the form
of a spiral on an axle, or hub.
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379 | ..... Capillary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 377. Subject matter wherein a capillary means is used to convey
the lubricant to the axle surface.
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380 | .... Internal feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 372. Subject matter in which the lubricant is supplied to the axle surface by a passage through the axle. | |
381 | ..... Internal reservoir: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 380. Subject matter wherein the axle is bored out to form a reservoir for supplying lubricant to the axle surface. | |
382 | ...... Capillary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 381. Subject matter wherein a capillary means is used to convey
the lubricant to the axle surface.
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383 | ..... Capillary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 380. Subject matter wherein a capillary means in used to convey
the lubricant to the axle surface.
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384 | .... Clearer or agitator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 372. Subject matter having an element which is inserted into
a lubricating passage for the purpose of opening the passage, or
for stirring the lubricant therein.
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385 | ... Reservoir in rotating member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Subject matter wherein the rotating element carries, or is constructed with a reservoir for lubricant. | |
386 | .... Removable reservoir: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter wherein the reservoir can be separated for the rotating support. | |
387 | .... Capillary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter wherein a capillary means is used to convey
the lubricant from the reservoir to the axle surface.
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388 | .... With feed regulator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter having means for controlling the rate of flow from the reservoir to the bearing surface, e.g., by a value. | |
389 | .... Feed to shaft end and center: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter having means for feeding the lubricant simultaneously
to the center and end of the axle from the rotating member.
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390 | .... End feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter having means for feeding the lubricant to the end of the axle, usually from a reservoir at the side of the rotating member. | |
391 | .... Center feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter having means for feeding the lubricant to the center of the axle, usually from a reservoir in the center of the rotating element. | |
392 | .... Including distributing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter having an element which spreads the lubricant over the bearing surface. | |
393 | .... Including inward deflector: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter having at least one curved propeller, vane, tube, etc. which is used for carrying the lubricant to the bearing surface. | |
394 | .... Including rotary blade: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter wherein the rotating element has at least one propeller, vane, etc. attached to it and projects into the reservoir. | |
395 | .... With agitator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Subject matter including an element member for stirring
up the lubricant thereby aiding in applying the lubricant to the
shaft surface.
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396 | ... Bolt type shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Subject matter for lubricating the engaging surfaces of
a bolt and a member turnably mounted thereon.
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397 | ... For rotary shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Subject matter for the lubrication of a bearing for rotating
shaft.
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398 | .... Forced feed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Subject matter having means to supply the lubricant to the
bearings by pressure.
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399 | ..... Lubricant metering structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Subject matter having specified means in the bearing structure to promote uniform lubrication flow. | |
400 | .... Reservoir external to bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Subject matter having a receptacle which is separate from
the bearing, or bearing support and supplies lubricant to the bearing.
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401 | .... Upper reservoir for horizontal shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Subject matter having a receptacle wherein the receptacle
bottom is above a horizontal shaft and the lubricant is supplied
to the bearing from above the axis of the shaft.
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402 | ..... Capillary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter wherein a capillary means is used to convey
the lubricant from the upper reservoir to the bearing surface.
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403 | .... Lower reservoir for horizontal shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Subject matter having a receptacle wherein the receptacle
bottom is below a horizontal shaft and the lubricant is supplied
to the bearing from below the axis of the shaft.
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404 | ..... Shaft operated elevating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 403. Subject matter having an element, other than the bearing
member, operated by the shaft to raise lubricant to a point above
the bottom of the bearing surface and allows the lubricant flow
to the bearing under low pressure, e.g., by gravity.
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405 | ...... Band or chain: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter having a belt shaped element, or a flexible
series of joined links, loosely carried by the shaft, dips into
the lubricant.
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406 | ....... Ring type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Subject Subject matter wherein the means to raise the lubricant is circular and rigid. | |
407 | ...... Roller or ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter wherein a cylindrical, or spherical shaped
element raises the lubricant.
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408 | ..... Capillary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 403. Subject matter wherein a capillary means is used to convey
the lubricant from the lower reservoir to the bearing.
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409 | ...... With wick biasing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter including means tending to urge the wick against a bearing surface. | |
410 | ..... With wick retainer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter including specified means to hold, or support capillary means. | |
411 | ...... Differing capillary properties: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein the capillary means is made of more than one kind of capillary material which have distinct capillary properties. | |
412 | ...... With lubricant impelling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter including means for pumping lubricant from one location to another. | |
413 | ...... Wick structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter wherein the capillary means is a fibrous
element having a specified configuration.
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414 | ..... Suction or pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 403. Subject matter having means to feed the bearing by a vacuum and/or back pressure. | |
415 | .... For vertical shaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 397. Subject matter wherein the lubricating is for a bearing
which receives a radial force from a shaft whose axis is perpendicular
to a horizontal plane.
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416 | .. For rotary member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter wherein the bearing assembly comprises a
support and bearing for a generally cylindrical, or disk shaped
rotary element e.g., wheel, pulley, etc.
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417 | ... Pulley: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 416. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for a rotary element
which is used to transmit, or receive power through a belt which
travels over its face.
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418 | ... Roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 416. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for a rotary element
having a cylindrical outer surface, or an outer surface shaped to
engage a track.
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419 | .... Elongated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Subject matter wherein the length of the roller is greater than the diameter of the roller. | |
420 | .. Thrust bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter designed for loads imposed in the direction
of the axis of rotation.
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421 | ... For pivoted or towed vehicle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 420. Subject matter wherein the pressure, or force is at the
center about which a trailer turns when connected to a vehicle pulling
it. e.g., fifth wheel for a wagon.
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422 | ... For pivot of vehicle wheel frame: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 420. Subject matter wherein the pressure, or force is at the center about which a support turns which is between a body e.g., railway car and wheels. | |
423 | ... For railway car side: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 420. Subject matter wherein the pressure, or force is between
the body bolster and truck bolster of a railway car and which are
subject to intermittent loader as the car body tilts from a vertical axis.
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424 | ... Axially spaced collars: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 420. Subject matter wherein the shaft is provided with a number of elements which embrace the shaft and are arranged in series along the shaft axis and which are adapted to be engaged and supported by annular projecting bearings mounted in a bearing casing. | |
425 | ... Including thrust plate at shaft end: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 420. Subject matter having means in the shape of a disk, flat piece of material, etc. Which is placed at the end of the shaft for the purpose of taking the thrust. | |
426 | .... Plural end plates: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 425. Subject matter wherein a series of plates, or disks are placed between the end of the shaft and the bearing casing. | |
427 | .... Axially related hub liner: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 425. Subject matter wherein the plate is in the form of a washer, annular plate, etc. which embraces the shaft between a hub and a stationary element, or bearing. | |
428 | .. Mounting or support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Subject matter having means to hold, or steady the bearing
against the force of gravity.
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429 | ... For crankshaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for supporting a shaft
bent at right angles with respect to an engine etc., or is carried
on a portion of a shaft bent at right angles.
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430 | .... Connecting rod: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Subject matter wherein the bearing carried in the crankshaft
has an element which is to be joined to another element to cause
motion.
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431 | .... Pedal type crank: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for supporting an
arm bent at right angle and designed for a foot pedal to be attached
to one end of the arm.
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432 | .... Block and cap type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Subject matter wherein the bearing holding means comprises
a base element for supporting the bottom part of a bearing surface
and a top element for holding the upper part of a bearing surface
and means to fasten the base and top together.
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433 | ..... Engine housing closure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 432. Subject matter wherein the block and cap are designed to seal, or close an opening in an engine housing in which a crankshaft is mounted. | |
434 | ... Block and cap type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Subject matter wherein the bearing holding means comprises
a base element for supporting the bottom part of a bearing surface
and a top element for holding the upper part of a bearing surface
and means to fasten the base and top together.
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435 | ... Lock type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Subject matter wherein part of the bearing contact surface is movable so as to release the rotating shaft from a fixed position in the bearing. | |
436 | .... Pivoted: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 435. Subject matter wherein the movable bearing surface turns
about a fixed point.
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437 | ..... Having bolt securing means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 436. Subject matter wherein the pivoted bearing surface is held in position by a threaded element. | |
438 | ... Machine housing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Subject matter wherein the bearing supports a shaft extending into an interior wall of a substantially closed means that transmits, or changes the application of energy, e.g., an electric motor, a pump, etc. | |
439 | ... Mounted in wall aperture: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Subject matter wherein the bearing, or bearing support structure is designed to be held in an opening, or hole formed in a flat support surface. | |
440 | ... Bearing surface integral with support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Subject matter wherein the bearing contact surface is formed with a major portion of the bearing support structure. | |
441 | ... Annular support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Subject matter wherein the outer surface of the bearing
support structure is designed to be held in, or on a circular element.
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442 | ... Single direction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Subject matter wherein the bearing is supported by or supported
on supporting structure which generally extends away from a supporting
surface in one direction such that the bearing is supported from
only one side.
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443 | .... From above: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 442. Subject matter wherein the supporting surface is located above the bearing. | |
444 | .... From below: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 442. Subject matter wherein the supporting surface is located below the bearing. | |
445 | . Antifriction bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Subject matter wherein the friction is in the nature of
rolling friction, as in a ball or roller bearing.
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446 | .. Nonbearing magnetic feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Subject matter wherein the magnetic feature is other than
a magnetic support that is a magnetic bearing feature.
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447 | .. Elliptical eccentric, alternating roller, or mass ball features; compensating for nonthermal deformation; centrifugal preload: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Subject matter wherein the bearing or bearing support structure includes (a) elliptical features or (b) features wherein two axes are offset or (c) where rollers alternate their orientations; or (d) where the bearing comprises a loose mass of balls; or (e) where means are provided for compensating for nonthermal deformation, e.g.; deformation due to weight or other force of (f) including centrifugal preloading means. | |
448 | .. Sensor or inspection features; liquid metal or shipping protection features; bearing member integral with seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Subject matter wherein the bearing or bearing support structure
includes (a) means for sensing or visually inspecting bearing conditions; or
(b) where a liquid metal such as mercury or gallium is employed;
or (c) where means are provided for protection of the bearing during shipping
or initial operation; or (d) where a race, cage, or rolling element
is in unitary form with a seal.
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449 | .. Outer race integral with wheel: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Devices wherein an outer race is a wheel.
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450 | .. Skew prevention; formular relationship: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Subject matter wherein (a) means are provided to avoid undesired
roller skew; or (b) wherein a specified formula in mathematical
symbols relates different bearing elements.
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451 | .. Recirculating or nonannular path: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Subject matter wherein antifriction elements recirculated
in a closed path or where the path is otherwise nonannular, e.g.,
spiral.
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452 | .. Radial bearing with separate thrust bearing; radial ball-thrust roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Subject matter comprising rolling elements some of which
take mainly radial load and some of which take mainly thrust load.
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453 | ... Radial ball-thrust ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452. Subject matter wherein a ball takes radial load and another ball takes axial load. | |
454 | ... Radial roller-thrust ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452. Subject matter wherein a roller takes radial load and a ball takes thrust load. | |
455 | ... Radial roller-thrust roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 452. Subject matter wherein a roller takes radial load and another roller takes thrust load. | |
456 | .. Radial bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Subject matter designed for loads imposed mainly normal
to the axis of rotation.
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457 | ... For crankshaft: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for supporting a shaft
bent at right angles with respect to an engine or is carried on
a portion of a shaft bent at right angles.
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458 | .... For pedal crank: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 457. Subject matter wherein the bearing is for supporting an
arm bent at a right angle and designed for a foot pedal to be attached
to one end of the arm.
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459 | ... Railway car journal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Subject matter wherein the bearing is particularly adapted
for railway car journal boxes.
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460 | ... Disk plow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Subject matter having means for supporting the bearing which
receives a hub or rotary shaft of a plow or colter disk.
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461 | ... Concentric: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Subject matter comprising a plurality of radially spaced
rolling elements in concentric relation.
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462 | ... Lubricating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Subject matter wherein an antifriction bearing is combined
with a lubricating means and the antifriction bearing is modified
to cooperate with the lubricating means.
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463 | .... Solid lubricant feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter wherein a lubricant is in a firm state when used. | |
464 | .... Dipping, surface treatment or member versus lubricant density: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter wherein (a) the bearing is sometimes immersed in lubricant and sometimes not, (b) where a bearing surface is treated for lubricating, e.g., embedded or coated or (c) where the density of the rolling element is related to the lubricant density. | |
465 | .... Centrifugal feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter wherein lubricant is impelled by specified
centrifugal force or a slinger.
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466 | .... Jet, baffle or value: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter having lubricant jet means, a specified lubricant baffle or a lubricant valve. | |
467 | .... Cooling by lubricant: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter wherein the lubricant also lowers the temperature
of the bearing to keep the temperature of the bearing from getting
too high.
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468 | .... Oil mist feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter including means for producing an oil mist. | |
469 | .... Porous or wick structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter wherein the lubricant can be retained in pores of a material or retained in a wick type material. | |
470 | .... Cage structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter wherein lubricating is facilitated by specified cage structure. | |
471 | .... With pressure or suction means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter including specified means to established
pressure or suction so as to move lubricant.
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472 | .... Impeller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter wherein the bearing, per se, includes structure
for impelling lubricant.
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473 | .... Reservoir, filter or lubrication circuit structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter including specified reservoir, filter, or lubricant circuit structure. | |
474 | .... Lubrication port: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter including a specified lubrication port. | |
475 | ..... In race: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Subject matter wherein the port is in a race. | |
476 | ... With cooling, heating or insulating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Subject matter including means to control the temperature
of the bearing, e.g., raise or lower the temperature, or shield
the bearing from heat, cold or electrical charge.
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477 | ... With specified seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Subject matter including means for preventing matter from
entering into, passing through, or escaping from the bearing.
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478 | .... Centrifugal loading or slinging; fluid seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477. Subject matter wherein (a) the seal is loaded by centrifugal force generated by the seal itself; or (b) wherein a sealing gas or liquid is itself the barrier to fluid or particle passage. | |
479 | .... Pressure establishing or loading: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477. Subject matter wherein (a) means are provided to create a pressure condition within the sealing assembly, or (b) wherein means are provided whereby the seal is loaded responsive to pressure. | |
480 | .... Labyrinth: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477. Subject matter wherein a seal comprises a succession of
baffles which define a slight clearance with each other or with
an additional member, providing a series of throttling zones to
impede the passage of fluid or particles.
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481 | .... Relatively rotatable radially contacting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477. Subject matter wherein the seal comprises relatively rotatable
elements presenting complementary sealing surfaces normal to or
at a nonzero angle to the axis of rotation.
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482 | ..... Resilient sliding surface material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 481. Subject matter wherein one of the sealing surfaces comprises a resilient material. | |
483 | .... Radially contained packing with axially acting follower: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477. Subject matter wherein the sealing assembly comprises a
chamber and an element coaxial therewith, a packing within the chamber
and a follower exerting an axial thrust on the packings and biasing
it radially into sealing engagement with the chamber and coaxial
member.
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484 | .... Lip seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Subject matter wherein the seal comprise a resilient element extending radially and resiliently contacting a relatively rotating surface parallel to the axis of rotation, via an annular surface thin in comparison to the rest of the resilient element and axially displaced form the main portion of the element, at least in operation. | |
485 | ..... Radially outward lip: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 484. Subject matter where the lip seal extends radially outwardly from the axis of rotation. | |
486 | ..... Plural lips: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 484. Subject matter wherein there is more than one lip in a single
seal.
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487 | .... Radially opening U-shaped retainer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477. Subject matter wherein the seal includes a retainer U-shaped in cross-section and opening in a radial direction, with a seal element located in the retainer and extending radially beyond it to contact a concentric relatively rotating surface. | |
488 | .... Flange small clearance: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477. Subject matter wherein the seal comprises a radially extending
annular flange approaching but not contacting a relatively rotating
member so as to substantially but not completely close an annular
opening.
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489 | .... O-ring or end cap seal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 477. Subject matter wherein the seal (a) is a resilient)-ring
or (b) is an annular disc sealing off one entire end of a bearing,
from the outer race to the axis of rotation.
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490 | ... Ball bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Subject matter wherein the rolling friction is a spherical
element.
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491 | .... Ball structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter wherein structure other than sphericity,
e.g.m hollowness, holes, or minor appendages, of a substantially
spherical ball, is specified.
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492 | .... Ball or race composition or material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter wherein the composition, e.g., density or
porosity; or material of a ball or race is specified.
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493 | .... Temperature compensation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter including means for compensating for changes
brought about by a change in temperature.
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494 | .... Ball and roller bearings: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter including a roller bearing.
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495 | .... Self-aligning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter wherein the bearing is automatically adjustable
to compensate for flexure, pivoting or axial displacement of a shaft.
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496 | ..... Ball to larger spherical surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 495. Subject matter wherein the alignment is effectuated by means of interacting of a ball with a larger spherical surface. | |
497 | ...... Radially outer larger spherical surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 496. Subject matter wherein the larger spherical surface is located radially outside the ball. | |
498 | ..... Conforming spherical surfaces: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 495. Subject matter wherein alignment is effectuated by means of the interaction of mating concave and convex spherical surfaces of substantially the same radius of curvature. | |
499 | .... Split race: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter wherein a race is split circumferentially, so as to produce plural complete rings or split transversely, so as to produce one incomplete annulus (split ring). | |
500 | ..... With race adjustment means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 499. Subject matter including means to move the position of a race. | |
501 | ..... Double split: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 499. Subject matter wherein both the inner and outer races are circumferentially split. | |
502 | ..... Split ring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 499. Subject matter wherein the race is split transversely, so as to produce a break in the circumference of the annulus. | |
503 | ...... Fractured split: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter wherein the split is by means of a fracture. | |
504 | ..... Plural rows balls: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 499. Subject matter comprising plural axially spaced rows of
balls.
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505 | ..... One race only split: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 499. Subject matter wherein only one of the two ball races is
a split race.
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506 | ...... Inner race split: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Subject matter wherein it is the radially innermost race
that is split.
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507 | .... Slot for ball insertion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter wherein a slot is provided for inserting
a ball.
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508 | ..... With means for blocking slot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 507. Subject matter including structure designed to block the slot under operating conditions. | |
509 | ...... Blocking by cage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 508. Subject matter wherein the blocking structure is a ball cage. | |
510 | .... Specified means facilitating assembly or disassembly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter wherein structure is designed to particularly
facilitate assembly or disassembly of the bearing.
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511 | ..... Annular opening for ball insertion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 510. Subject matter wherein the facilitating means includes an
opening, around the entire circumference of a race, provided for
ball insertion.
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512 | .... Plural axially spaced balls with integral race: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter comprising plural axially spaced rows of
balls rolling on an integral race on the same radial surface of
that race.
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513 | .... Specified bearing race structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter having a particularly described race.
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514 | ..... Strictly conical contact surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 513. Subject matter wherein the race comprises a strictly, i.e., not rounded, conical surface on which the ball rolls. | |
515 | ..... Including radial race flange: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 513. Subject matter wherein the race comprises an integral radial flange. | |
516 | ..... Ball groove surface detail: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 513. Subject matter wherein the race structure comprises specified detail of the ball rolling groove surface, e.g., the slope of the groove, on which the ball rolls. | |
517 | .... Axially biased race: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter where a race is subjected to continual axial resilient force. | |
518 | ..... Coil spring |
This subclass is indented under subclass 517. Subject matter wherein the force is supplied by means comprising a coil spring. | |
519 | .... Adjustment means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter having means to move the position of the
bearing.
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520 | .... Discrete spacing member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter wherein balls are maintained a determined
distance apart in a race by a discrete element that is not connected
from one ball to another.
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521 | ..... Ball spacer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter wherein the spacing element is spherical. | |
522 | ..... Roller spacer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 520. Subject matter wherein the spacing element is a roller. | |
523 | .... Cage structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter having means for spacing balls in a race. | |
524 | ..... Including antifriction members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter wherein the cage structure includes balls
or rollers that do not bear radial force.
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525 | ..... Wire cage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter wherein the cage is formed from wire. | |
526 | ..... Resilient feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter wherein the cage comprises resilient structure. | |
527 | ..... Material, composition or laminate: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter wherein the material or composition of the cage is specified, or it is formed as a laminate. | |
528 | ..... Fully circular aperture for ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter wherein the cage comprises a fully circular
aperture for receiving each ball.
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529 | ...... Two circular apertures per ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 5228. Subject matter wherein there are two apertures for receiving each ball. | |
530 | ...... Plural elements joined to form an aperture: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 528. Subject matter wherein the aperture is formed by plural elements connected together. | |
531 | ..... U- or C-shaped slot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter wherein the race has a substantially U - or C - shaped opening for holding a ball. | |
532 | ...... Unitary uniform strip: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 531. Subject matter wherein the cage is formed from a single
strip of material of uniform thickness.
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533 | ..... Entirely noncircular or nonconforming pocket: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter wherein a ball-holding pocket either has
no circular portions or has a circular portion but of a radius of
curvature that does not conform with that of the ball.
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534 | ..... Unitary member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter wherein the cage is formed from a unitary
element of material.
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535 | .... Resilient support member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter having resilient means for supporting the
bearing.
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536 | ..... Elastomer or plastic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 535. Subject matter wherein the resilient means comprises an elastomer or plastic. | |
537 | .... Assembling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter wherein a bearing assembly and/or
means to support the bearing comprise structure for allowing assembly.
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538 | ..... Wedge means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 537. Subject matter wherein the means comprises a tapered element for a wedging function. | |
539 | ..... Snap means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 537. Subject matter wherein the means comprises a resilient structure that deforms during assembly. | |
540 | ..... Threaded sleeve: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 537. Subject matter wherein the means comprises a hollow tube or cylinder with threads on the inside or outside, e.g., a nut. | |
541 | ..... Radial set screw: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 537. Subject matter wherein the means comprises a threaded rod used for locking adjustable parts in position and the rod moves in a radial direction. | |
542 | ..... Bolt: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 537. Subject matter wherein the means comprises a rod and the
end usually has a head.
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543 | .... Fixed shaft and rotating outer member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 490. Subject matter having a stationary axle and a radially outer
element, rotatably supported thereon.
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544 | ..... For hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter wherein the hub is for a bicycle wheel. | |
545 | ...... For bicycle hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 544. Subject matter wherein the hub is for a bicycle wheel. | |
546 | ..... Outermost member cylindrical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter wherein the radially outer element has only
a cylindrical periphery.
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547 | ..... Outermost member grooved: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter wherein the radially outer element has only
a grooved periphery.
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548 | ... Roller bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Subject matter wherein the rolling friction is from a roller
element, e.g., cylindrical, tapered, barrel-shaped, needle-shaped,
etc.
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549 | .... Fixed supporting roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein the bearing rotates on its own axis,
but does not revolve about the axis of a fixed supporting means,
and supports a large cylindrical member, e.g., a drum, for rotation.
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550 | .... Toothed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein the roller comprises teeth which
mesh with other teeth in a race or other adjacent roller.
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551 | .... Discrete circumferential or axial spacer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein (a) rollers are maintained a determined circumferential distance apart in there ace by discrete elements that are not connected from one ball to another; or (b) wherein discrete elements axially spaced individual rollers. | |
552 | ..... Spaced by balls: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 551. Subject matter wherein load-bearing roller are located position by nonload-bearing balls. | |
553 | ..... Spaced by rollers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 551. Subject matter wherein load-bearing roller are located position by nonload-bearing rollers. | |
554 | ...... With associated rings: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 553. Subject matter wherein the nonload0bearing rollers are related in position to one another by a plurality of rings. | |
555 | ...... Mating grooves and projections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 553. Subject matter wherein annular grooves or projections on the load-bearing roller skate with annular projections or grooves on the nonload-bearing spacing rollers. | |
556 | .... Hydraulic axial jacking: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein fluid pressure means is employed
to initially position of "jack" a bearing assembly element.
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557 | .... Temperature compensation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter including means for compensating for change
brought about by a change in temperature.
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558 | .... Self-aligning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein the bearing is automatically adjustable
to compensate for flexure, pivoting or axial displacement of a shaft.
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559 | .... Means facilitating assembly or disassembly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein structure is so designed to particularly
aid in assembling or disassembling a bearing assembly.
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560 | ..... By cage or race structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Subject matter wherein ring and associated receiving groove are used to facilitate assembly or disassembly. | |
561 | ..... By groove and ring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Subject matter wherein a ring and associated receiving groove are used to facilitate assembly or disassembly. | |
562 | ..... By threaded member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 559. Subject matter wherein a threaded element, e.g., a nut and/or bolt, is used in assembly or disassembly. | |
563 | .... Axially biased race or roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter having means for resiliently urging a bearing
race or roller in an axial direction.
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564 | .... Race end structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein a race has either integral flange or separate, e.g., and associated ring, axial end structure. | |
565 | .... Roller structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter comprising specified detail of the roller.
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566 | ..... Helical feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 565. Subject matter wherein the roller comprises helical structure. | |
567 | ..... Hollow: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 565. Subject matter wherein the roller has bore passing entirely through it in the roller"s axial direction. | |
568 | ..... Curved roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 565. Subject matter wherein the roller is entirely nonlinear in cross-section, excepting only portions of axial ends. | |
569 | .... Race, liner or sleeve: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter having an element that has specified structure in the bearing assembly of the roller bearing contact surface, of a liner, or of a sleeve. | |
570 | ..... Split ring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 569. Subject matter wherein the element is split transversely, so as to produce a break in the circumference of the annulus. | |
571 | ..... Tapered race: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 569. Subject matter wherein a race is tapered in cross-section. | |
572 | .... Cage structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter having specified structure of an annular roller spacing element. | |
573 | ..... Wire, filament, segmented or surface treated: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter wherein the cage is composed (a) of wire, (b) of filamentous material, (c) of separate annular or circumferential segments; or (d) wherein the cage surface is specially treated or coated. | |
574 | ..... Projecting into or through roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter wherein the cage includes a portion entering into or through a recess or bore in the axial end of a roller. | |
575 | ..... Uniform sheet metal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter wherein the cage is fabricated of sheet metal of uniform thickness. | |
576 | ..... Nonmetallic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter wherein the cage comprises nonmetallic material. | |
577 | ..... Split ring or open slot: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter wherein the cage annulus has a split in it circumference or roller retaining cavities in the cage are open on one side. | |
578 | ..... Nonunitary: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter wherein the cage is composed of plural elements. | |
579 | ...... Bolted, welded or with spring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 578. Subject matter wherein the elements of the cage are bolted or welded together; or the cage includes a specified spring. | |
580 | ..... Lip on transverse bar: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Subject matter wherein a connecting piece of the cage, parallel to the axis of rotation of a bearing supported element, has a lip to help retain the roller. | |
581 | .... Resilient support member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter which has a resilient supporting means. | |
582 | ..... Elastomer or plastic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 581. Subject matter wherein the resilient means comprises an elastomer or plastic. | |
583 | .... With adjustment means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter including means to move the bearing assembly,
or part thereof.
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584 | .... Assembling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein a bearing assembly and/or means to support the bearing, comprise structure for allowing assembly. | |
585 | ..... Race fastening means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 584. Subject matter having means to secure a roller bearing race
in its appropriate location.
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586 | .... Fixed shaft and rotating outer member: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter wherein a radially outer element rotates
abut a fixed shaft.
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587 | ..... Outermost element cylindrical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 586. Subject matter wherein the radially outermost element has only a cylindrical periphery. | |
588 | ..... Outermost element grooved: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 586. Subject matter wherein the radially outermost element has a grooved periphery.. | |
589 | ..... For hub: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 586. Subject matter wherein a rotating outer member comprises structure relating to its hub. | |
590 | .. Thrust bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Subject matter designed for loads imposed mainly in the
direction of the axis of rotation.
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591 | ... Vehicle center: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter wherein the bearing transmits radial, axial and moment forces from an upper structure to the base of a vehicle center revolving table, as a bridge, turntable, etc. | |
592 | .... Ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 591. Subject matter wherein the bearing is a ball bearing. | |
593 | .... Roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 591. Subject matter wherein the bearing is a ball bearing. | |
594 | ... Railway truck center bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter wherein the bearing is a center bearing for railway cars and is designed to transmit radial, axial and moment forces from a railway truck structure to a base. | |
595 | ... Railway truck side bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter wherein the bearing is designed to be located between a car-truck bolster and a body bolster on a railway car, upon which bearing load is imposed when the car body tilts from a vertical as when the car is turning. | |
596 | .... Ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 595. Subject matter wherein the bearing is a ball bearing. | |
597 | .... Roller: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 595. Subject matter wherein the bearing element is a roller. | |
598 | ..... Toothed: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 597. Subject matter wherein the roller comprises teeth which
mesh with other teeth in a race or other adjacent roller.
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599 | ..... With self-adjustment means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 597. Subject matter including means for automatically moving the bearing assembly or a component thereof. | |
600 | ..... Assembling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 597. Subject matter having specified means to put together the bearing assembly. | |
601 | ..... Contaminant elimination; adjustment means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 597. Subject matter having either means to eliminate deleterious
fluid or solid material from the bearing, or prevent its entry;
or to move the bearing assembly or component thereof.
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602 | ...... Adjustment by shim: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 601. Subject matter wherein the adjustment means includes a spacing shim. | |
603 | ... Spinning spindle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter wherein the bearing is designed to support
a spindle, i.e., shaft, for bobbins in a spinning machine.
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604 | ... Different size rolling elements; spacers; noncircular array: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter wherein rolling elements of different sizes are employed within the same set of races; or discrete circumferential spacers are employed between rolling elements; or wherein there is a noncircular array of rolling elements in the same radial plane. | |
605 | ... Temperature compensation: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter including means for compensating for changes
brought about by a change in temperature.
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606 | ... Lubricating: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter having means to lubricate the bearing.
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607 | ... Seals: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter having means for preventing matter from entering
into, passing through or escaping from the bearing.
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608 | ... Concentric rolling members: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter comprising a plurality of rows of antifriction
elements in concentric relation.
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609 | ... Ball bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Devices wherein the antifriction element is a ball.
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610 | .... Single ball: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 609. Subject matter where only one ball takes the entire thrust load. | |
611 | .... Resilient feature: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 609. Subject matter wherein the bearing assembly has a resilient element. | |
612 | .... Self-aligning: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 609. Subject matter comprising means to align the bearing or
bearing assembly automatically.
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613 | .... Plural rows balls or tandem thrust: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 609. Subject matter having more than one axially spaced row of
balls, which may or may not have means to distribute force among
the rows.
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614 | .... Cage structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 609. Subject matter having detailed means for spacing balls in a race. | |
615 | .... Race structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 609. Subject matter having specified race detail. | |
616 | .... Adjustment means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 609. Subject matter comprising means to move the bearing assembly or a component thereof. | |
617 | .... Assembling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 609. Subject matter having specified means to put together the bearing assembly. | |
618 | ... Roller bearing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter wherein the rolling friction is from a roller
element, e.g., a cylindrical tapered, barrel-shaped, or needle-shaped
element.
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619 | .... Roller structure or orientation; plural axially spaced rows or tandem thrust: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 618. Subject matter having detailed of a roller element; or the orientation of the rollers is specified; or having two or more axially spaced roller rows which may or may not have means to distribute force among the rows. | |
620 | .... Resilient feature; adjustment or self-alignment means; assembling means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 618. Subject matter having resilient means for supporting the
bearing; or means to move or allow for automatic movement of the
bearing or bearing assembly or a component thereof; or specified
means to put together the bearing assembly.
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621 | .... Race and cage structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 618. Subject matter having detailed means for spacing rollers in a race and in addition details of a race. | |
622 | .... Race structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 618. Devices having specified race detail. | |
623 | .... Cage structure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 618. Subject matter having specified means for spacing rollers in a race. | |
624 | BEARING SAFETY OR SELF-CLEANING MEANS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein specified means are provided to protect either a bearing or a human, or to remove containment matter automatically. | |
625 | BEARING-SURFACE TREATMENT: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein bearing surface has been specially
treated to improve its antifriction or wear-resisting properties.
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626 | SHIM FOR BEARING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein a piece of material is used to take up wear or adjust parts of a bearing. | |
627 | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter not provided for above. | |
900 | Cooling or heating: |
Apparatus, or fluid to raise, or lower the temperature of a bearing. | |
901 | . Floating bushing: |
This art principally includes rotationally free bushings between an inner and an outer bearing, but also includes axial or radial freedom. | |
902 | . Porous metal member: |
The metal member has pores through which lubricant may pass or in which lubricant can be impregnated. | |
903 | . Retaining ring: |
The ring is for holding bearing parts together.
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904 | . Propeller shaft outer bearing: |
The bearing is where the propeller shaft passes through the hull of a ship or boat. | |
905 | . Temperature compensation: |
The Bearing is designed so that deviation due to temperature
will be counteracted, compensated for, etc.
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905.1 | . Cup-shaped bearing: |
A bearing in the form of a hollow cylinder with a closed end. | |
906 | . Antirotation key: |
The bearing assembly has a nonattaching element preventing rotation of one element relative to another. | |
907 | . Bearing material or solid lubricant: |
Specified bearing material and/or a solid lubricant.
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907.1 | . Jewel, glass, ceramic or carbon: |
A material comprising precious or semiprecious stones, ceramic material, or a form of carbon. | |
910 | . Powders: |
The material, usually a solid lubricant, is in powder form. | |
911 | . Including fiber: |
The bearing member includes fiber. | |
908 | . Nylon or polytetrafluorethylene: |
Specified bearing material and/or a solid lubricant. | |
909 | . Plastic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 907. Nonmetallic high molecular weight bearing elements not provided for in ... . | |
912 | . Metallic: |
the bearing member is wholly or predominantly composed of metal. | |
913 | . Metallic compounds: |
A metal in chemical compound with another material, for
example, Molybdenum desulfide, not found above.
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