Patent ID: 7138740
Filing Date: 2006-11-21
Classification: F16C,G01P,H02K

Abstract:
1. A wheel support bearing assembly which comprises: an outer member having a flange connected with an automobile body structure through a knuckle, and also having a plurality of outer raceways defined in an inner peripheral surface thereof; an inner member having a corresponding number of inner raceways defined in an outer peripheral surface thereof in alignment with the respective outer raceways in the outer member; a corresponding number of rows of rolling elements rollingly accommodated in part within the inner raceways and in part within the outer raceways, respectively; and an electric power generator including a multi-pole magnet assembly mounted on the inner member and having a plurality of alternating magnetic poles defined therein in a circumferential direction thereof, and a magnetic ring assembly accommodating a coil and confronting the multi-pole magnet assembly, the magnetic ring assembly being mounted on the knuckle.