HUB JOINT FOR TRANSFERRING LOAD FROM A ROTATING SHAFT TO A STATIONARY BODY

摘要

A hub joint (10) for supporting bearings adapted to rotatably receive a shaft. The joint includes an upper annular portion (18) having a radially inner boundary (20) and an upper bearing mount (30) attached to the inner boundary of the upper annular portion. The upper bearing mount has a radially inner surface (32) forming a conical upper bearing seat. The joint further comprises a lower bearing mount (34) attached to and positioned below the upper bearing mount. The lower bearing mount has a radially inner surface (36) forming a conical lower bearing seat. The joint also comprises a lower annular portion (42) having a radially inner boundary attached to the lower bearing mount.