Patent ID: 7682086
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: B62D,F16C

Abstract:
1. A roller bearing assembly for supporting a shaft axially and radially in a rack, the roller bearing assembly comprising: a roller bearing; a carrier axially and radially surrounding said roller bearing, said carrier including a bearing ring; and at least one element having elastomeric properties being interposed between a support for the rack and a portion of said carrier, said at least one element being located radially outward of said roller bearing, said at least one element having elastomeric properties including at least a first circumferential region having a stiffness which is greater than that of a remaining circumferential region, a radial clearance and an axial clearance being provided between said at least one element in said remaining circumferential region and said support for the rack so as to allow for pivoting of the shaft about at least one pivot axis which is oriented axially crosswise to the shaft and which extends through said at least a first circumferential region.