SPHERICAL PLAIN BEARING FOR AN ARTICULATED JOINT

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20150137486A1
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14514676

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A spherical plain bearing is configured for use within an articulated joint in an articulating vehicle. The spherical plain bearing includes an outer member defining an exterior surface and an interior surface which defines an interior engagement surface, and an inner member is encircled at least partially by the outer member. The inner member has an interior surface defining a bore therethrough, and an exterior surface defining an exterior engagement surface. A radial gap extends between the interior engagement surface and the exterior engagement surface. A lubricant is disposed in the radial gap and a diamond chromium composite matrix hard coating is disposed on the interior engagement surface and the exterior engagement surface.

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ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA INCONE TRIBOLOGY CENTER OXFORD CT 06478

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Smith, Bradley New Britain, US 56 529
Voisine, James Burlington, US 16 82

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