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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 2009
Filed:
May. 05, 2005
Applicant:
Martin Earl Reed, Chester, VA (US);
Inventor:
Martin Earl Reed, Chester, VA (US);
Assignee:
Amsted Rail Company, Inc, Granite City, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16C 33/78 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A bearing assembly is provided having a roller bearing with an inner case fitted around the journal portion of an axle. An outer raceway combines with the inner raceway to receive roller elements. A backing ring is centered to the shaft fillet. An annular wear ring is positioned between the inner case and the backing ring. An annular sealant bead or a sealant ring form a seal between the shaft shoulder and the backing ring.