Ring with composite and metal two-material squirrel-type, cage, and bearing assembly with rolling elements equipped with such a ring

摘要

A bearing-support damper assembly having a metal bearing seat 3-1 and a squirrel cage 3-2, the cage 3-2 made of composite material of a matrix with embedded reinforcing fibres. The matrix may be epoxy, polyamide or phenolic resin; and the fibre may be carbon, glass, Kevlar, Vectran, or a combination of. The cage has multiple apertures 14 to provide flexibility, and a fastening collar 11 for mounting to a housing. Two slots 15,16 may receive O-ring seals. Annular groove 17 allows the bearing to be secured to the assembly.