Shaft and bearing assembly

摘要

Disclosed is a shaft and bearing assembly comprising a cylindrical shaft. The bearing assembly comprises first and second ends, the bearing assembly further comprising a ball bearing having an inner race positioned over the shaft. A restraining mechanism is located on the shaft for preventing the first end of the bearing assembly from coming off the shaft. The shaft further comprises an end formed over the second end of the bearing assembly in order to hold the bearing assembly against the restraining mechanism and onto the shaft.