Pivot bearing insert and bearing constructed with the same

• US 6,942,387 B2
• Filed: 07/09/2001
• Issued: 09/13/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 07/10/2000
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Joachim Janz
• Original Assignee: Joachim Janz
• Inventors: Janz, Joachim
• Primary Examiner(s): Hannon, Thomas R.
• Application Number:
  US10/332,557
• Publication Number:
  US 20040086210A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,527 Days
• Field of Search: 384/129, 384/154, 384/226, 384/248, 384/249, 384/251, 384/275, 384/276, 384/280, 384/281, 384/295, 384/296, 384/416, 384/424, 384/428, 384/438, 384/905.1, 403/162
• US Class Current: 384/129
• CPC Class Codes: E05D 2003/027 the end knuckles being mutually connected
• CPC Class Codes: E05D 3/02 with one pin
• CPC Class Codes: E05D 3/145 specially adapted for vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: E05D 3/147 for vehicle doors
• CPC Class Codes: E05D 5/062 specially adapted for vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: E05D 5/14 Construction of sockets or sleeves
• CPC Class Codes: E05Y 2900/531 Doors
• CPC Class Codes: F16C 11/02 Trunnions; Crank-pins fastening crank-pins to webs, crank-pins integral with cranks F16C3/06, F16C3/22
• CPC Class Codes: F16C 11/045 with at least a pair of arms pivoting relatively to at least one other arm, all arms being mounted on one pin crank-pins F16C11/02
• CPC Class Codes: F16C 17/10 for both radial and axial load

Abstract

The invention relates to a pivot bearing insert for a bearing body (1) consisting of two bearing parts (2, 3) which can pivot about a pivot axis (5) and between which the pivot bearing insert (6) is located. The invention is characterized in that the bearing insert consists of two bearing bushes (7) which slide into each other and which are provided with bearing surfaces (9) which slide into each other and outer surfaces which face towards the respective bearing part (2, 3). The bearing surfaces (9) which slide into each other are smooth and free of play, while the outer surfaces are rough and are solidly connected to the respective bearing part (2, 3). A pivot bearing insert (6) of this type is simple to produce and is well protected against wear and tear. The invention also relates to a bearing produced with at least one pivot bearing insert (6) of this type.

Claims

1. A combination comprising a bearing body and a bearing insert for the bearing body, the bearing body comprising at least two bearing parts which are rotatable relative to one another about an axis of rotation and between which the pivot bearing insert is disposed, wherein the pivot bearing insert comprises two bearing bushings which slide one inside the other and are provided with bearing surfaces which slide one inside the other and with external sides facing the respective bearing parts, the bearing surfaces which slide one inside the other being constructed smoothly and without clearance, whereas the external sides have been roughened and are permanently connected with the respective bearing parts.

2. The combination of claim 1, wherein the bearing bushings, which slide one inside the other, have, at least at one end, an edge which is perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

3. The combination of claim 2, wherein the edges of the two bearing bushings which slide one inside the other also rotate parallel to one another.

4. The combination of claim 2, wherein the two bearing bushings which slide one inside the other each have at one end a respective said peripheral edge, both edges extending parallel to one another.

5. The combination of claim 1 or 2, wherein an end face of at least one of the bearing bushings is closed and the other end is formed as a flange.

6. The combination of claim 5, wherein the two bearing bushings which slide one inside the other have radially extending sections and can adjustably be pressed against one another axially.

7. The combination of claim 5, wherein the bearing bushing which has a closed end and a flange comprises an inner bearing bushing and has a peripheral, inwardly formed groove which is parallel to said closed end and into which a retaining ring is received for fixing the other bearing bushing, the other bearing bushing comprising an outer bearing bushing.

8. The combination of claim 1 or 2, wherein the bearing surfaces are cylindrical.

9. The combination of claim 1 or 2, wherein the two bearing bushings which slide one inside the other are each comprised of a material different from the other.

10. The combination of claim 1 or 2, wherein, in the bearing surface of at least one of the two bearing bushings a peripheral space is formed to accommodate long-term lubrication.

11. A bearing comprising the combination of claim 1 or 2.

12. The bearing of claim 11, wherein the bearing part insert is cast in the bearing body.

13. The bearing of claim 11 wherein one of the bearing parts extends through the inner bearing bushing and comprises a flange at a distal end thereof.

14. The bearing of claim 13, wherein the bearing which extends through the inner bearing bushing comprises an axle.

15. The bearing of claim 11, further comprising an axle, at least two of said pivot bearing inserts being mounted on the axle.

16. The bearing of claim 11, further comprising means for facilitating disassembly and reassembly of the bearing.