Among other things, a computed tomography (CT) imaging modality is provided. The imaging modality includes a radiation source that emits radiation. The imaging modality includes a detector array that detects at least a portion of the radiation. The imaging modality includes a rotating structure that rotates about an axis. The rotating structure includes a first support portion having a first shape. The rotating structure includes a second support portion having a second shape different than the first shape. The radiation source and the detector array are mounted to the second support portion.

The invention is directed to a rolling bearing having at least one row of cylindrical rolling bodies for transmitting axial forces between two annular connection elements which are concentric to a common axis of rotation and which, for the purpose of rotation about the common axis of rotation, are spaced apart from one another by a gap, wherein the at least one row of cylindrical rolling bodies is so arranged that, in the unloaded state of the rolling bearing, the axes of rotation of all the cylindrical rolling bodies of the row lie in a common plane through which the common axis of rotation passes perpendicularly, wherein at least one raceway for the at least one row of cylindrical rolling bodies is in the form of a flat surface of a wire which has on its surface region complementary to the raceway surface an arcuate, convexly curved cross-sectional profile and is thereby inserted at least in some regions into a peripheral recess having a cross-sectional profile complementary thereto in an annular connection element.

The invention is directed to a rolling bearing having at least one row of cylindrical rolling bodies for transmitting axial forces between two annular connection elements which are concentric to a common axis of rotation and which, for the purpose of rotation about the common axis of rotation, are spaced apart from one another by a gap, wherein the at least one row of cylindrical rolling bodies is so arranged that, in the unloaded state of the rolling bearing, the axes of rotation of all the cylindrical rolling bodies of the row lie in a common plane through which the common axis of rotation passes perpendicularly, wherein at least one raceway for the at least one row of cylindrical rolling bodies is in the form of a flat surface of a wire which has on its surface region complementary to the raceway surface an arcuate, convexly curved cross-sectional profile and is thereby inserted at least in some regions into a peripheral recess having a cross-sectional profile complementary thereto in an annular connection element.

A transfer system for transporting objects is disclosed. It includes a guide rail, which has a light-metal main body and at least one guide element, which is connected to the light-metal main body and has a guide surface. A slide for accommodating at least one object and a bearing, which interacts with the guide element and supports the slide on the guide rail in such a way that the slide can move linearly is also included. The guide rail has at least one magnetic fastening means, which makes it possible to temporarily fasten the guide rail by magnetic clamping, in particular in order to process the guide surface.

A transfer system for transporting objects is disclosed. It includes a guide rail, which has a light-metal main body and at least one guide element, which is connected to the light-metal main body and has a guide surface. A slide for accommodating at least one object and a bearing, which interacts with the guide element and supports the slide on the guide rail in such a way that the slide can move linearly is also included. The guide rail has at least one magnetic fastening means, which makes it possible to temporarily fasten the guide rail by magnetic clamping, in particular in order to process the guide surface.

A bearing constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes at least one inner bearing ring, at least one outer bearing ring, at least one rolling element and a direct metal deposition (DMD) raceway architecture. The DMD raceway architecture is disposed between the at least one inner and outer bearing rings. The DMD raceway architecture includes an inner DMD structure that defines an inner raceway and an outer DMD structure that defines an outer raceway. The inner and outer raceways are configured to support the at least one rolling element.

A bearing constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes at least one inner bearing ring, at least one outer bearing ring, at least one rolling element and a direct metal deposition (DMD) raceway architecture. The DMD raceway architecture is disposed between the at least one inner and outer bearing rings. The DMD raceway architecture includes an inner DMD structure that defines an inner raceway and an outer DMD structure that defines an outer raceway. The inner and outer raceways are configured to support the at least one rolling element.

A bearing constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes at least one inner bearing ring, at least one outer bearing ring, at least one rolling element and a direct metal deposition (DMD) raceway architecture. The DMD raceway architecture is disposed between the at least one inner and outer bearing rings. The DMD raceway architecture includes an inner DMD structure that defines an inner raceway and an outer DMD structure that defines an outer raceway. The inner and outer raceways are configured to support the at least one rolling element.

A bearing constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes at least one inner bearing ring, at least one outer bearing ring, at least one rolling element and a direct metal deposition (DMD) raceway architecture. The DMD raceway architecture is disposed between the at least one inner and outer bearing rings. The DMD raceway architecture includes an inner DMD structure that defines an inner raceway and an outer DMD structure that defines an outer raceway. The inner and outer raceways are configured to support the at least one rolling element.

A radial support bearing assembly for use within a steering column assembly having an outer tube and a shaft, including at least one inner ring defining an inner raceway, the inner ring being axially fixed relative to the shaft, at least one outer ring defining an outer raceway, and a plurality of roller elements disposed between the at least one inner ring and the at least one outer ring in rolling contact with the inner raceway and the outer raceway. The inner ring is in direct contact with the shaft and has a circular cross-section as taken in a plane parallel to a longitudinal center axis of the shaft.