Bearing with alternative load path for extreme loads
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1. A bearing having a first race, a second race and one or more rolling elements, said bearing comprising:
- a load path for normal loads, the load path transmitting load from the first race through the one or more rolling elements to the second race; and
an alternate load path for extreme loads, said alternate load path formed between said first race and said second race substantially bypassing the one or more rolling elements.
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Abstract
A bearing is provided having a first race, a second race and one or more rolling elements. The bearing includes an alternate load path for extreme loads, and the alternate load path is formed between the first race and the second race. At least a portion of the extreme loads is diverted away from the rolling elements.
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10 Claims
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1. A bearing having a first race, a second race and one or more rolling elements, said bearing comprising:
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a load path for normal loads, the load path transmitting load from the first race through the one or more rolling elements to the second race; and an alternate load path for extreme loads, said alternate load path formed between said first race and said second race substantially bypassing the one or more rolling elements. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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