Patent ID: 6857787
Filing Date: 2005-02-22
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
1. An axial thrust bearing, comprising: three running disks disposed in neighboring disposition, thereby defining two outer running disks and a middle running disk between the outer running disks; a first rim of rolling bodies arranged between one of the outer running disks and the middle running disk, and a second rim of rolling bodies arranged between the other one of the outer running disks and the middle running disk; and a sleeve received in a bore of the first and second rims and supporting the first and second rims of rolling bodies, said sleeve securely fixed to a shaft and extending in axial direction beyond the outer running disks, said sleeve having one end formed with a radially outwardly directed flange which embraces the adjacent one of the outer running disks, wherein the other one of the outer running disks is securely connected to the sleeve to thereby form a unitary bearing structure.