Bearing
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1. A bearing comprising:
- a generally cylindrical sidewall defining first and second axial ends and an aperture extending between the first and the second axial ends, and a gap extending between the first and the second axial ends;
a flange extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall at a location proximate the first axial end; and
a feature extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall at a location disposed between the flange and the second axial end,wherein the generally cylindrical sidewall comprises a low friction material, wherein the flange comprises an engagement feature circumferentially offset from the gap.
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Abstract
A bearing can include a generally cylindrical sidewall, a flange extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall, and a feature extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall at a location disposed a distance from the flange. An assembly can include the beating and a structure having an opening with a relief portion adapted to receive the feature.
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19 Claims
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1. A bearing comprising:
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a generally cylindrical sidewall defining first and second axial ends and an aperture extending between the first and the second axial ends, and a gap extending between the first and the second axial ends; a flange extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall at a location proximate the first axial end; and a feature extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall at a location disposed between the flange and the second axial end, wherein the generally cylindrical sidewall comprises a low friction material, wherein the flange comprises an engagement feature circumferentially offset from the gap. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An assembly comprising:
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a structure having an opening with a relief portion; a bearing disposed within the opening, wherein the bearing comprises; a generally cylindrical sidewall defining first and second axial ends and an aperture extending between the first and the second axial ends, and a gap extending between the first and the second axial ends; a flange extending from the generally cylindrical sidewall; and a feature extending radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall, wherein the flange is disposed on a first side of the structure, wherein the feature is disposed on a second side of the structure, the second side being opposite the first side, and wherein the relief portion of the opening is adapted to receive the feature, wherein the flange comprises an engagement feature circumferentially offset from the gap. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of installing a bearing comprising:
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providing the bearing having a generally cylindrical sidewall defining a first axial end and a second axial end and an aperture extending between the first axial end and the second axial end, a flange disposed at a location proximate the first axial end, and a feature projecting radially from the generally cylindrical sidewall at a location between the flange and the second axial end; aligning the bearing with a surface having an opening with a relief portion at a circumferential location corresponding to the feature; inserting the bearing into the opening such that the feature passes through the relief portion; urging the bearing into the opening until the flange contacts the surface; and
rotating the bearing until the feature is angularly offset from the relief portion.
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