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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 30, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2003
Edwin R. Chadwick, Goshen, CT (US);
Carey L. Linkovich, Avon, CT (US);
Russel H. Marvin, Goshen, CT (US);
John F. O'connor, Jr., New Hartford, CT (US);
Drew M. Rocky, Woodbury, CT (US);
Edwin R. Chadwick, Goshen, CT (US);
Carey L. Linkovich, Avon, CT (US);
Russel H. Marvin, Goshen, CT (US);
John F. O'Connor, Jr., New Hartford, CT (US);
Drew M. Rocky, Woodbury, CT (US);
Torrington Research Co., Torrington, CT (US);
Abstract
An improved bearing mount sleeve and method of making same. The sleeve has a radial flange and body portion projecting therefrom. First and second shoulders in the body portion seat large and small bearings respectively. Crush ribs apply radial preloading and wave washers apply axial preloading. The sleeve is located by tabs on its flange and a locating element projecting from the end opposite the flange A series of drawing steps result in the sleeve form and piercing and forming steps complete the sleeve at economic advantage.