Bearings
Table of Contents
Assortment of Bearings |
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What are Bearings?
A machine element that constrains relative motion to only the desired motion
Reduces friction between moving parts
Provides free linear movement of the moving part or for free rotation around a fixed axis; or, it may prevent a motion by controlling the vectors of normal forces that bear on the moving parts
Experience loads in two basic directions
Exploded View of Bearing |
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Characteristics of Bearings
General Bearing Terminology
Inner and Outer Race
Retainer/Cage
Rolling Elements
Radial/ Axial Forces
Types of Rolling Elements
| Radial and Axial Force Diagram
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Bearing Use Cases
Some uses for bearings are:
Bearing Use Cases |
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References
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