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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 13, 2007
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2002
Arnold E. Fredericksen, New Hartford, CT (US);
Kenneth B. Whitecross, Harwinton, CT (US);
Gregory C. Piotrowski, North Canton, OH (US);
Arnold E. Fredericksen, New Hartford, CT (US);
Kenneth B. Whitecross, Harwinton, CT (US);
Gregory C. Piotrowski, North Canton, OH (US);
Timken US Corporation, Torrington, CT (US);
Abstract
A compressor assembly comprising a housing having a shaft bore therein, a main shaft positioned for rotation within the shaft bore, at least one roller thrust bearing and a thurst surface bearing clip. The thrust surface bearing clip comprises a first position configured for fixed engagement with the housing and a second portion extending from the first portion and configured for supporting a thurst surface in a position spaced from the rotating shaft, the thrust surface providing a bearing surface for the roller thrust bearing.