Segmented Bearing Receiver for Long Spring Paths Without Jamming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Unbonded axial bearing arrangements face issues with jamming and uncontrolled movement, particularly in long compression paths, where bearings can slip or push each other out of the receiver, leading to instability and potential failure.
Innovation Solution
A bearing arrangement with a receiver having two regions separated by a base that forms an axial limit for the resilient shaped bodies, preventing them from pushing each other out and reducing jamming risks, while allowing for long spring paths without adhesion, using a pretensioning device to maintain axial tension.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If unbonded axial bearings are used to permit high progression, then the bearing can move freely in axial direction, but the bearing may slip uncontrolled into the receiver or jam
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver is divided into multiple receiver regions separated by bases, with each region containing individual bearings. This segmentation isolates each bearing's movement, preventing one bearing from affecting others while maintaining individual progression freedom within each region.
Solution Approach 2:
Bases are introduced as intermediary elements between opposing bearings. These bases form axial limits that prevent bearings from slipping uncontrolled into the receiver while still allowing the bearings to progress axially within their designated regions.
2Length of moving object
If long compression paths are allowed for extended spring paths, then the bearing can achieve greater axial movement, but the bearing may slip uncontrolled or jam in the receiver
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver is segmented into multiple regions with bases separating them. This allows each region to accommodate a bearing with a long compression path while the bases prevent uncontrolled slipping by forming axial limits at the boundaries of each region.
Solution Approach 2:
Bases serve as intermediary structures that enable long compression paths within each receiver region while preventing uncontrolled movement. The bases form axial limits that contain the bearing movement within safe boundaries, allowing extended spring paths without jamming risks.
3Adaptability or versatility
If two opposing bearings are used in the receiver, then the bearing arrangement can provide bidirectional support, but one bearing may push the opposing bearing out of its seat
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver is divided into separate receiver regions for each bearing, with bases forming boundaries between them. This segmentation allows bidirectional support while preventing one bearing from pushing the other out of position, as each bearing is confined to its own region by the axial limits formed by the bases.
Solution Approach 2:
Bases are positioned between opposing bearings as intermediary structures that form axial limits. These bases prevent the bearings from pushing each other out of their seats while still allowing both bearings to provide bidirectional support within their respective regions.
4Reliability
If bonding agents are used to fix bearings in the receiver, then the bearing is securely held in position, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The bases form axial limits that automatically contain the bearings within receiver regions through geometric constraints. This self-contained positioning eliminates the need for bonding agents or additional fixation mechanisms, simplifying manufacturing while ensuring reliable bearing positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
Bases serve as intermediary structures that provide mechanical containment of bearings through axial limits. This geometric constraint system replaces the need for bonding agents, achieving secure bearing fixation through the receiver's own structure rather than additional materials or processes.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively prevents jamming and uncontrolled movement, ensuring reliable operation and cost-effective production by maintaining axial tension without adhesion, allowing for extended spring paths and stable positioning of the bearings.
Implementation Method 1
a first resilient shaped body and a second resilient shaped body are inserted into the receiver region, wherein the resilient shaped bodies are held so as to be pretensioned by a pretensioning device
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AI summary
A bearing arrangement includes a bearing receiver which has at least one receiver region. In embodiments a first resilient shaped body and a second resilient shaped body are inserted into the receiver region. The first and second resilient shaped bodies may be held so as to be pretensioned by a pretensioning device. In embodiments the at least one receiver region includes a first receiver and a second receiver, a base is configured with a through-hole between the first and the second receiver, and/or the base may form an axial limit for the first shaped body and for the second shaped body.