Patent ID: 6902452
Filing Date: 2005-06-07
Classification: B63H,F16C

Abstract:
1. A water lubricated marine bearing assemblage, comprising: a flat mounting plate with a bearing-receiving opening in the center thereof; a pair of separated collars located at opposite ends of the mounting plate, which collars are longitudinally aligned with each other and are welded or otherwise integrally formed into said mounting plate; a pair of split semi cylindrical bearings having a soft water lubricating inner surface and a hard outer surface, which outer surface has a series of longitudinal ribs located thereon; a pair of opposed split bearing retainer covers with each cover having a semi cylindrical shape which is adapted to receive and house a split bearing for a particular size drive shaft; and a plurality of longitudinally located retaining grooves formed into the semi cylindrical inner surface of each cover for receiving therein said series of longitudinal ribs on the outer surface of said semi cylindrical bearings.