Patent ID: 8632252
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: B64C,F16C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A bearing assembly comprising: an outer race; an inner race; a plurality of bearing elements disposed between the inner and outer races for allowing relative rotational movement between the inner and outer race; an annular support body rigidly supporting the outer race and extending therefrom in an axial direction; an annular grease baffle disposed axially proximal to the outer race and inner race for preventing migration of grease away from the plurality of bearing elements, wherein the annular grease baffle has a radially outer portion disposed against a retaining surface and a radially inner portion that extends radially inwardly from the radially outer portion and axially toward the inner race; and an annular resilient sealing member interposed between the baffle and an abutment surface, wherein the sealing member axially biases an outer periphery of the baffle against the retaining surface for preventing movement of the baffle with respect to the support body.