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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 12, 2008
Filed:
Jan. 30, 2003
Edward C. Axler, Bloomfield, CT (US);
Edward P. Butler Iii, Torrington, CT (US);
Edward C. Axler, Bloomfield, CT (US);
Edward P. Butler III, Torrington, CT (US);
Timken US Corporation, Torrington, CT (US);
Abstract
A thrust bearing assembly comprising first and second thrust race members () and a roller assembly () positioned therebetween. The first thrust race member () includes a radial race surface (), a flange extending from the race surface and a radial lip () extending radially beyond the flange (). The second thrust race member () includes a radial race surface () and a piloting flange extending from the race surface and includes a retaining lip (). The second thrust member () is positioned within the first thrust member () radial lip () and retained thereby and there is a clearance between the retaining lip () and the first thrust race member flange () external surface.