Patent ID: 9222518
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: F16B,F16C

Abstract:
1. A device for centering a bearing ring, comprising: a bearing holding element defining a circular opening configured to receive a bearing ring; at least three centering elements that are each elastically deformable in a radial direction, the centering elements being configured to be respectively disposed in recesses defined in and around a circumferential edge of the circular opening and being configured to center the bearing ring upon its insertion into the circular opening, wherein the centering elements are formed from a spring steel plate, wherein a resilient hook is disposed on each centering element on a side of the centering device configured to face towards the circumferential edge of the circular opening, each resilient hook being configured to latch under a radially inwardly projecting projection formed by the recesses of the holding element when the centering elements are respectively disposed in the recesses in order to captively hold the centering elements in the holding element.