Gear Device And Method Of Manufacturing The Same
Patent No. EP4053424 (titled "Gear Device And Method Of Manufacturing The Same") was filed by Nabtesco on Feb 28, 2022. The application was issued on Nov 8, 2023.
Patent Summary
Gear device with a bearing that prevents rolling element misalignment during assembly. The bearing features an outer race with a flange portion that projects radially inward to prevent rolling elements from moving axially, ensuring proper positioning during assembly. The manufacturing method involves attaching the outer race to the case, then attaching the inner race to the shaft, followed by attaching the rolling elements and retainer to the outer race flange, and finally attaching the rolling elements to the inner race.
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EP4053424
- Application Number
- EP22159160A
- Filing Date
- Feb 28, 2022
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Oct 6, 2023
- Publication Date
- Nov 8, 2023
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