A rolling-element bearing unit for a wheel bearing assembly of a vehicle includes a first rolling-element bearing having an outer bearing ring and an inner bearing ring and rolling elements disposed between the outer bearing ring and the inner bearing ring and a first seal element having a seal-element base body having a first support member mounted to an axial outer surface of the inner bearing ring and a first seal lip pressed against a radial end surface of the outer bearing ring to hold the outer bearing ring in position relative to the inner bearing ring. Also a wheel bearing assembly including two such rolling element bearing units.

A bearing assembly (100) for supporting a steering shaft within a steering column tube including an outer bearing ring (120) defining an outer raceway (122), an inner bearing ring (130) defining an inner raceway (132), a plurality of roller elements (154) disposed between the inner raceway and the outer raceway, a support cone (160) defining an inner face and an outer surface, the support cone being disposed radially inwardly of, and in contact with, the inner bearing ring, and a biasing element (180) disposed adjacent the inner surface of the support cone. The biasing element exerts force radially-outwardly against the inner surface of the support cone.

A bearing assembly (100) for supporting a steering shaft within a steering column tube including an outer bearing ring (120) defining an outer raceway (122), an inner bearing ring (130) defining an inner raceway (132), a plurality of roller elements (154) disposed between the inner raceway and the outer raceway, a support cone (160) defining an inner face and an outer surface, the support cone being disposed radially inwardly of, and in contact with, the inner bearing ring, and a biasing element (180) disposed adjacent the inner surface of the support cone. The biasing element exerts force radially-outwardly against the inner surface of the support cone.

A radial support bearing having a cylindrical cage including a central portion, a first end portion and a second end portion, the central portion defining a plurality of roller pockets, and at least one projection extending radially inwardly from an inner surface of the cage, a plurality of rollers, each roller being disposed in a respective roller pocket, a cylindrical outer sleeve disposed about an outer surface of the cage so that the inner surface of the outer sleeve is adjacent the plurality of rollers, and an o-ring adapted to be axially fixed relative to the shaft. The o-ring is slidably received between the at least one projection of the cage and the central portion of the cage so that the cage is axially fixed with respect to the shaft.

Disclosed is a packaging sleeve for a full complement needle roller bearing, wherein the packing sleeve is adapted to accommodate at least one set of needles of a full complement needle roller bearing, and wherein the packaging sleeve comprises an outer cylindrical sleeve, wherein a shoulder is arranged on an inner surface of the outer cylindrical sleeve so that the set of needles abut against the shoulder when being arranged in the outer cylindrical sleeve. Furthermore, a packaging sleeve arrangement including such a packaging sleeve and a method for mounting a packaging sleeve are disclosed.

Disclosed is a packaging sleeve for a full complement needle roller bearing, wherein the packing sleeve is adapted to accommodate at least one set of needles of a full complement needle roller bearing, and wherein the packaging sleeve comprises an outer cylindrical sleeve, wherein a shoulder is arranged on an inner surface of the outer cylindrical sleeve so that the set of needles abut against the shoulder when being arranged in the outer cylindrical sleeve. Furthermore, a packaging sleeve arrangement including such a packaging sleeve and a method for mounting a packaging sleeve are disclosed.

A rotary valve including a housing with a removable housing cover, a rotor within the housing which is at least partially placeable outside the housing by detaching and displacing the housing cover away from the housing so as to enable access for cleaning or inspection of the rotary valve, wherein an end portion of a shaft of the rotor is mounted in a bearing assembly supported by the housing cover, which bearing assembly comprises a first bearing and a second bearing that are adjustable in position so as to maintain the shaft of the rotor in a level orientation with reference to the housing when the housing cover is moved away from the housing, wherein the first bearing and the second bearing are movable with respect to each other in a direction transversely to a longitudinal direction of the shaft.

A bearing has a circular element normally fixed with respect to ground. The circular element associated with the ground element is permitted to idle in rotation, so as to distribute wear around the circumference thereof. Various means of controlling and causing idle rotation are disclosed. Rolling elements are preferably provided between inner and outer races of a bearing assembly.

A bearing has a circular element normally fixed with respect to ground. The circular element associated with the ground element is permitted to idle in rotation, so as to distribute wear around the circumference thereof. Various means of controlling and causing idle rotation are disclosed. Rolling elements are preferably provided between inner and outer races of a bearing assembly.

A rotating shaft lifting jig is inserted between a rotating shaft of a rotary machine and a bearing stand surrounding the outer periphery of at least a lower part of the rotating shaft. The jig for lifting the rotating shaft includes: a pedestal which is supported on an inner peripheral surface of the bearing stand; and a jack part which is disposed between the pedestal and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft and extends/contracts in the radial direction. The radial dimension of the pedestal is smaller than a radial clearance between the rotating shaft and the bearing stand. A rotor receiver having a cylindrical surface conforming to the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft is provided between the jack part and the rotating shaft. The rotor receiver is provided with a plurality of support members in directions different from the direction of the jack part.