Patent ID: 8926186
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
1. A rolling-element bearing assembly, comprising: an inner ring, an outer ring, a plurality of rolling elements disposed on a common pitch circle diameter between the inner ring and the outer ring, and a retaining device attached to one of the inner ring and the outer ring and holding the rolling-element bearing assembly together without falling apart, wherein the rolling elements comprise balls and rollers disposed on the common pitch circle diameter in an alternating manner, and at least one of the inner ring and the outer ring includes a raceway groove that axially supports the roller bearing balls, wherein the retaining device is attached in one of the following configurations: (a) the retaining device is attached to the inner ring and axially encompasses at least a portion of the outer ring, and (b) the retaining device is attached to the outer ring and axially encompasses at least a portion of the inner ring.