HIGH-TEMPERATURE BEARING ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
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1. A high-temperature bearing assembly, comprising:
- (a) a housing portion defining a socket;
(b) a swivel device disposed in the socket; and
(c) a race disposed between the socket and the swivel device, wherein the race is made from a high-temperature plastic.
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Abstract
High-temperature bearing assemblies and methods of making the same are provided. A high-temperature bearing assembly generally includes a swivel device disposed in a socket, and a race disposed between the socket and the swivel device, wherein the race is made from a high-temperature plastic.
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20 Claims
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1. A high-temperature bearing assembly, comprising:
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(a) a housing portion defining a socket; (b) a swivel device disposed in the socket; and (c) a race disposed between the socket and the swivel device, wherein the race is made from a high-temperature plastic. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A high-temperature bearing assembly, including:
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(a) a housing portion defining a socket; (b) a swivel device disposed in the socket; and (c) a race disposed between the socket and the swivel device, wherein the race is formed from a high-temperature plastic and wherein the race includes a gap, such that the race collapses when the swivel device is crimped in the socket.
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12. A high-temperature bearing assembly, comprising:
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(a) a swivel device disposed in a socket; and (b) a race disposed between the socket and the swivel device, wherein the race is made from a high-temperature plastic.
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13. A method of making a high-temperature bearing assembly, including:
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(a) forming a race from a high-temperature plastic, wherein the race is formed in a substantially C-shape; (b) compressing the race around a swivel device to create a swivel assembly; (c) inserting the swivel assembly in a socket, such that the race is positioned between the socket and the swivel device; and (d) crimping the swivel assembly in the socket. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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