Self-retained wheel bearing assembly
Patent 6574865 Issued on June 10, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date: 
April 5, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
April 5, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesWheel mount and method of connecting the parts of a wheel mount Wheel hub unit for a vehicle Bearing with integrally retained separable race Patent #: 5822859 Inventors
AssigneeApplicationNo. 117643 filed on 04/05/2002US Classes:29/894.361, With assembling29/724, Roller or ball bearing29/898.062, Assembling of race and rolling anti-friction members29/898.07, Mounting72/370.1, End forming301/105.1, Hub384/537, Assembling means384/544For hubExaminersPrimary: Vidovich, Gregory M.Assistant: Compton, Eric Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesB21K 001/40B60B 027/00 724 AbstractA wheel bearing assembly for supporting a wheel is provided. The assembly includes a spindle defining a rotational axis and a support member for supporting the spindle. A wheel hub has a flange for securing the wheel thereto. The wheel hub is supported on the spindle and is rotatable about the rotational axis. A bearing assembly has first and second bearing members in spaced relationship from one another with a plurality of bearings interposed between the bearing members to permit relative rotation between the bearing members about the rotational axis. The first bearing member is arranged adjacent to the spindle and the second bearing member is arranged adjacent to either the wheel hub or the support member. An inner surface of the first bearing member has an annular counterbore. The spindle is deformed into the counterbore to axially secure the first bearing member to the spindle and prevent relative rotation between the spindle and the first bearing member about the rotational axis. This minimizes both axial bearing length and spindle member distortion.Field of SearchHub makingWith assembling Hub shaping Mounting Pre-usage process, e.g., preloading, aligning Anti-friction bearing or component thereof Assembling of race, cage, and rolling anti-friction members By expanding inner annulus Radially expanding part in cavity, aperture, or hollow body Radially expanding internal tube Hub Fixed shaft and rotating outer member For hub Assembling means End upset Expanding tube End forming | |
