Patent ID: 6200039
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
A bearing assembly comprising an inner ring for mounting on a shaft, an outer ring disposed concentrically about said inner ring, a plurality of roller elements interposed between said inner and outer rings, said inner ring including finger extensions extending axially from a side thereof, a compressible annular locking collar positionable circumferentially about said finger extensions, said finger extensions having an outwardly opening groove disposed inwardly from distal ends thereof, said locking collar having an integrally formed locking element engageable with said finger extension groove, said locking element being sized with respect to said finger extensions such that upon positioning of said locking collar on said finger extensions said locking element is forced over said finger extensions and received in said recess with a snap action engagement for retaining said locking collar in preliminary mounted position on said finger extensions, and said locking collar having a fastening screw operable for causing said locking collar to compress the finger extensions into locking engagement with said shaft following mounting in preliminary position on said finger extensions.