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US 2018/0038415 A1Published application
Bearing
AssigneeSaint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
InventorsSven MUEHLING, Ahmet OEZTUERK, Thiemo KUESTERS
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Abstract
A bearing can include a generally cylindrical sidewall, a flange extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall, and a feature extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall at a location disposed a distance from the flange. An assembly can include the beating and a structure having an opening with a relief portion adapted to receive the feature.
Claims20
A bearing comprising:
- a generally cylindrical sidewall defining first and second axial ends and an aperture extending between the first and second axial ends;
- a flange extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall at a location proximate the first axial end;
- and
- a feature extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall at a location disposed between the flange and the second axial end,
- wherein the generally cylindrical sidewall comprises a low friction material.
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An assembly comprising:
- a structure having an opening with a relief portion;
- a bearing disposed within the opening, wherein the bearing comprises:
- a generally cylindrical sidewall defining first and second axial ends and an aperture extending between the first and second axial ends;
- a flange extending from the generally cylindrical sidewall;
- and
- a feature extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall,
- wherein the flange is disposed on a first side of the structure, wherein the feature is disposed on a second side of the structure, the second side being opposite the first side, and wherein the relief portion of the opening is adapted to receive the feature.
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A method of installing a bearing comprising:
- providing a bearing having a generally cylindrical sidewall defining first and second axial ends and an aperture extending between the first and second axial ends, a flange disposed at a location proximate the first axial end, and a feature projecting radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall at a location between the flange and the second axial end;
- aligning the bearing with a surface having an opening with a relief portion at a circumferential location corresponding to the feature;
- inserting the bearing into the opening such that the feature passes through the relief portion;
- urging the bearing into the opening until the flange contacts the surface;
- and
- rotating the bearing until the feature is angularly offset from the relief portion.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.