APPARATUS FOR BRAZING RADIAL BEARINGS AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

Apparatuses and methods are provided for manufacturing bearing assemblies. In accordance with one embodiment, a fixture is provided for use in brazing bearing elements to a bearing ring. The fixture comprises a substantially annular body and at least one or more force-applying mechanism associated with the annular body. The force applying mechanisms include a push rod disposed within a channel that is formed in the annular body, the push rod being displaceable within the channel. A biasing member is configured to bias the push rod in a radial direction relative to the annular body. In one embodiment, a plurality of force-applying mechanisms are circumferentially spaced about the substantially annular body. In one embodiment, the push rods extend radially inwardly from a peripheral surface of the body, while in another embodiment the push rods extend radially outwardly from peripheral surface of the body.

主权项

1. A fixture for use in brazing bearing elements to a bearing ring, the fixture comprising:
a substantially annular body; at least one force-applying mechanism associated with the annular body, the at least one force applying mechanism including:
a push rod disposed within a channel formed in the annular body and being displaceable within the channel, wherein the push rod is configured to apply a force to an external object in a direction relative to the annular body.