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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2015
Deere & Company, Moline, IL (US);
Steven A Reich, Washoe Valley, NV (US);
Matthew J Graeser, Aiken, SC (US);
Dale J Swehla, Waterloo, IA (US);
Micheal A Langner, Waterloo, IA (US);
DEERE & COMPANY, Moline, IL (US);
Abstract
A distributed load bearing including an outer flex ring, a load distribution spring, and a retainer. The outer flex ring is configured to be positioned radially outwards of a shaft. The load distribution spring is preloaded and positioned radially outwards of the outer flex ring. A radially inner surface of the load distribution spring contacts the outer flex ring. The radially inner surface is an arc defined by a first radius when the load distribution spring is in a lower load distribution mode, and a second radius when the load distribution spring is in a higher load distribution mode. The retainer is positioned radially outwards of the load distribution spring, and the retainer angularly and radially positions the load distribution spring.