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US 12,289,021 B2Granted
Shunt assembly
AssigneeSchaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
InventorGuihui Zhong
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Abstract
A shunt assembly for a bearing configuration is disclosed herein. The shunt assembly includes a mesh layer that provides electric contact between a first and second conductive component. The mesh layer can be secured against one of the conductive components via application of a preload, which can be achieved by a spring, O-ring, or other element.
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A shunt assembly comprising:
- a first conductive component configured to engage with at least a first bearing ring;
- a second conductive component configured to contact at least a second bearing ring;
- a cushioning layer;
- a mesh layer contacting the first conductive component and the second conductive component, the mesh layer being arranged between the cushioning layer and the second conductive component, and the mesh layer including an axial extension configured to contact the second conductive component;
- and
- a preloading component configured to apply a preload against at least the axial extension of the mesh layer.
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A shunt assembly comprising:
- a first conductive component configured to engage with at least a first bearing ring;
- a second conductive component configured to contact at least a second bearing ring;
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- a mesh layer formed from a carbon fiber sheet and contacting the first conductive component and the second conductive component, the mesh layer including an axial extension configured to contact the second conductive component, wherein at least the axial extension of the mesh layer is configured to be pressed against the second conductive component by a preloading component;
- wherein the first conductive component includes at least one lubrication passage.
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A shunt assembly comprising:
- a first conductive component configured to engage with at least a first bearing ring;
- a second conductive component configured to contact at least a second bearing ring;
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- a mesh layer formed from a carbon fiber sheet and contacting the first conductive component and the second conductive component, the mesh layer including an axial extension configured to contact the second conductive component, wherein at least the axial extension of the mesh layer is configured to be pressed against the second conductive component by a preloading component;
- wherein the mesh layer includes a plurality of radial extensions, each of the radial extensions defining an opening for a fastening component.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.