A cage segment is for a rolling-element bearing cage, particularly for large rolling-element bearings. The cage segment includes a first side element and a second side element that are connected by a first bridge and a second bridge. At least one pocket is formed between the first and second bridges which is suitable for receiving at least one rolling element. The cage segment is manufactured from sheet metal.

The present invention relates to a joint assembly for a driveshaft comprising, a yoke stub (1) with multiple channels (3) in the direction of extension; a tube sleeve (2) is having a recess (4) aligned corresponding channel (3) and telescopically engaged with a yoke stub (1). The driveshaft further comprises multiple rollers (14) spaced apart from each other in such a way that providing axial movement between the channel (3) and the corresponding recess (4) to transmit torque and a cage (12) extending between the rollers (14) to secure them together.

A bearing cage segment of a sheet metal cage includes first and second sheet metal ring sections and bridges therebetween defining a plurality of pockets for receiving rolling elements. A first circumferential joint edge of the segment is configured to connect to a second circumferential joint edge of the segment or to a second joint edge of another segment, and the first joint edge includes at least one alignment element, such as a projection or contour, that is configured to align the first joint edge radially, axially and/or circumferentially against the second joint edge which may include a complementary alignment element such as a recess or complementary contour.

A cage segment is for a rolling-element bearing cage, particularly for large rolling-element bearings. The cage segment includes a first side element and a second side element that are connected by a first bridge and a second bridge. At least one pocket is formed between the first and second bridges which is suitable for receiving at least one rolling element. The cage segment is manufactured from sheet metal.

A bearing cage segment of a sheet metal cage includes first and second sheet metal ring sections and bridges therebetween defining a plurality of pockets for receiving rolling elements. A first circumferential joint edge of the segment is configured to connect to a second circumferential joint edge of the segment or to a second joint edge of another segment, and the first joint edge includes at least one alignment element, such as a projection or contour, that is configured to align the first joint edge radially, axially and/or circumferentially against the second joint edge which may include a complementary alignment element such as a recess or complementary contour.

A rolling-element bearing cage includes a first side ring and a second side ring connected to the first side ring by a plurality of bridges defining a plurality of pockets configured to receive a rolling-element. The first side ring includes a joint at which the first side ring is configured to be opened to increase a diameter of the first side ring, and the first side ring and the second side ring and the plurality of bridges are made of steel and an outer diameter of the second side ring is greater than 500 mm.

A joint assembly for a driveshaft has a yoke stub with multiple channels in the direction of extension; and a tube sleeve having a recess aligned with a corresponding channel and telescopically engaged with a yoke stub. The driveshaft includes multiple rollers spaced apart from each other in such a way that providing axial movement between the channel and the corresponding recess to transmit torque and a cage extending between the rollers to secure them together.

A bearing cage for holding rollers between an outer ring and an inner ring of a bearing includes a first side ring, a second side ring axially spaced from the first side ring and a plurality of circumferentially spaced bridges connecting the first side ring and the second side ring. The first side ring includes at least one radially inward extending circumferential projection, and the at least one projection may be a plurality of projections separated by a plurality of gaps.

A cage segment for a segmented bearing cage for large rolling bearings includes first and second lateral sides and first and second ends that together define a pocket configured to receive a rolling body. The first and second lateral sides each include an inner surface configured to face a running surface of the rolling body, and the first and second ends each include an inner surface configured to face end surfaces of the rolling body. The inner surface of the first lateral side includes at least one contact element protruding into the pocket and configured to contact the at least one rolling body, and the inner contact element is continuously connected to the first lateral face. Furthermore, a material thickness of the inner contact element corresponds substantially to a material thickness of the first lateral side at a location spaced from the at least one inner contact element.

A rolling-element bearing cage includes a first side ring and a second side ring connected to the first side ring by a plurality of bridges defining a plurality of pockets configured to receive a rolling-element. The first side ring includes a joint at which the first side ring is configured to be opened to increase a diameter of the first side ring, and the first side ring and the second side ring and the plurality of bridges are made of steel and an outer diameter of the second side ring is greater than 500 mm.