Patent ID: 6227716
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: F16C,F16H

Abstract:
A combination bearing assembly and bearing adjustment ring for adjusting a position of said bearing assembly with respect to a housing along an axial direction, said combination comprising:an inner race and an outer race forming a bearing assembly;an adjustment ring comprising,an annular body having an outer surface and an inner circumference, said inner circumference defining a central aperture sized to receive a rotating shaft;external screw threads formed on said outer surface for matingly engaging internal screw threads formed on said housing;a keyway formed on said inner circumference; andan abutment surface facing said axial direction and engaging said outer race,wherein said keyway is adapted to mate with an adjustment tool inserted into said central aperture to thereby permit adjustment of a position of said outer race via rotation of said adjustment ring along said internal and external screw threads.