Title: Thrust bearing with formed thrust washer

Abstract: The thrust bearing includes a thrust roller and cage assembly. Either one thrust race or two thrust races may be used. If one thrust race is used, it is made from sheet metal and formed to have at least one annular shoulder adapted to be contacted by the rollers to limit the radial movement of the thrust roller and cage assembly. If two thrust races are used, either one thrust race or both thrust races may be provided with one or more annular shoulders to limit the radial movement of the thrust roller and cage assembly.

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Inventors: Carullo, Paul A. (Torrington, CT, US)

Application Number: 506277
Filing Date: 1974-09-16
Publication_date: 1976-09-21
Assignee: The Torrington Company (Torrington, CT)
Primary Class(es): 384/622
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

1334265	Mar, 1920	Simmons	308/235.
1494392	May, 1924	Loozen	308/235.
2665958	Jan, 1954	Waldher, Jr.	308/235.
2997349	Aug, 1961	Pitner	308/235.
3031239	Apr, 1962	Pitner	308/235.
3317014	May, 1967	Pitner	308/235.

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Primary Examiner: Wood, Jr., M. H.
Assistant Examiner: Bertsch, Richard A.
Attorney: Troidl; Frank S.