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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2020
Filed:
Nov. 28, 2017
Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc., Oxford, CT (US);
James Prescavage, Hainsport, NJ (US);
Robert Pallini, Cheltenham, PA (US);
Michael J. Hartnett, Middlebury, CT (US);
Robert Lugosi, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
Bradley T. Smith, Glastonbury, CT (US);
Bogdan T. Mania, Lawrenceville, CT (US);
Roller Bearing Company of America, Inc., Oxford, CT (US);
Abstract
A roller assembly includes an outer ring having an interior having an inner surface extending an overall axial length between first and a second axial ends. The inner surface has a radially inward facing bearing surface extending between first and second radially inwardly extending flanges. The roller assembly includes a one piece inner member extending into the interior and having a groove formed therein between third and a fourth axial ends. A retaining ring is positioned in the groove. A first row of first rollers is positioned in the interior and between the retaining ring and the first radially extending flange. A second row of second rollers is positioned in the interior between the retaining ring and the second radially extending flange. An annular seal engages the inner member and has an overall axial width no more than 6% of the length of the outer ring.