Patent ID: 6170993
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
A ball bearing comprising:an outer race having a groove formed thereon;an inner race having a groove formed thereon;a plurality of ball members disposed on a pitch diameter between said outer race and said inner race in rolling contact with said grooves in both said inner race and said outer race;a separator member disposed between said inner race and said outer race and having a plurality of pockets housing respective ones of said ball members and positioning adjacent ones of said ball members at random chordal distances between said races in accordance with the following method:determine a nominal chordal distance between said pockets;establish a minimum chordal width between said pockets;establish a total chordal distance available for distribution between said pockets;establish individual chordal distances between adjacent ball in a randomizing manner; andincrease said individual chordal distances by an amount equal to said minimum chordal width.