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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2004
Applicants:
William A. Hood, Reasnor, IA (US);
Calvin D. Meinders, Pella, IA (US);
Scott A. Rempe, Pella, IA (US);
Inventors:
William A. Hood, Reasnor, IA (US);
Calvin D. Meinders, Pella, IA (US);
Scott A. Rempe, Pella, IA (US);
Assignee:
Vermeer Manufacturing Company, Pella, IA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B21D 53/60 (2006.01); B21D 53/10 (2006.01); B21D 53/00 (2006.01); B61F 15/00 (2006.01); F16C 33/66 (2006.01); F16C 27/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An improved roller assembly for use in machinery such as round balers is disclosed. The roller assembly of the present invention reduces sensitivity to varying dimensional tolerances on the roller assembly and the structure to which the roller assembly is mounted. At least one elastic member is used to permit the axial position of at least one of the bearings on the roller assembly shaft to vary. Spring washers provide a predetermined, axial force to at least one of the bearings.