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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 20, 2004
Applicants:
Kenneth J. Buckman, Branford, CT (US);
Michael F. Mullen, Cheshire, CT (US);
Inventors:
Kenneth J. Buckman, Branford, CT (US);
Michael F. Mullen, Cheshire, CT (US);
Assignee:
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Stratford, CT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H 1/06 (2006.01); F16C 33/38 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A bearing assembly which spaces bearing elements in an unequal relationship from one bearing element pocket to the next. The spacing minimizes the likelihood that the bearing elements will rest in the exact same location on an inner and outer race to reduce the potential for false brinelling. The net result is a decreased depth of false brinelling in any one location and an increased bearing life.