SNAP-FIT BOX CAGE ASSEMBLY

摘要

A snap-fit box cage including a first and second ring is provided. The first ring includes a first radially outer flange, a first radially inner flange, and a first radial portion extending therebetween. At least one of the first radially inner flange or the first radially outer flange includes at least one retention projection. The second ring includes a second radially outer flange, a second radially inner flange, and a second radial portion extending therebetween. At least one of the second radially inner flange or the second radially outer flange includes at least one retention recess that is complementary to the retention projection. The first and second rings are matingly secured to one another by the at least one retention projection and the at least one retention recess resiliently engaging with each other, and the rings captively secure rollers installed in pockets formed on the rings.

主权项

1. A snap-fit box cage comprising:
a first ring including a first radially outer flange, a first radially inner flange, and a first radial portion extending therebetween, the first radial portion includes a first plurality of pockets, at least one of the first radially inner flange or the first radially outer flange includes at least one retention projection; a second ring including a second radially outer flange, a second radially inner flange, and a second radial portion extending therebetween, the second radial portion includes a second plurality of pockets, at least one of the second radially inner flange or the second radially outer flange includes at least one retention recess that is complementary to the at least one retention projection of the first ring; and the first radially inner flange encompasses the second radially inner flange, or the first radially outer flange encompasses the second radially outer flange.