Patent ID: 7125172
Filing Date: 2006-10-24
Classification: A01K,F16C,G01P

Abstract:
1. A spindle unit comprising: an elongated shaft; a tubular bearing housing comprising an interior, the tubular bearing housing surrounding the shaft and possessing an inner diameter greater than an outer diameter of the shaft; a locating rolling bearing positioned in the interior of the tubular bearing housing and mounted on the shaft; a non-locating rolling bearing positioned in the interior of the bearing housing and mounted on the shaft; the locating rolling bearing and the non-locating rolling bearing being spaced apart along the shaft; the bearing housing being comprised of two identical bearing housing halves, each formed as a semi-tubular shell-formed member having radii of varying size in the longitudinal direction thereof, with end portions closely adjoining the shaft, each half comprising means for interconnecting the two bearing housing halves in a centered and substantially weatherproof manner.