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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 10, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Assignee:
SKF Industries S.P.A., Turin, IT;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16C 1/908 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16C 1/908 ;
Abstract
In a vehicle wheel hub bearing unit the bearing forms a rotating radial flange ( ) adapted for securing to a radial flange ( ) of a disc or drum brake member and rotate fixedly therewith. The brake flange ( ) is located in the same radial plane of the bearing flange ( ) and secured directly to the peripheral portion thereof. Radial bulk of the bearing assembly is reduced and deformation of the bearing races and braking surface is avoided.