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147168 ⎘

F16C9/04 - CPC Classification

Classification description:

Bearings for crankshafts or connecting-rods; Attachment of connecting-rods Connecting-rod bearings; Attachments thereof

Sub-classes:
Recent Application in this class:
#1
20260009459
2026-01-08

STRAIN WAVE GEAR

 #2
20250382991
2025-12-18

JOURNAL BEARING INTERFACE WITH COMPLIANT EDGE EFFECT

 #3
20250163954
2025-05-22

BUSH MEMBER

 #4
20250067230
2025-02-27

STIRLING CYCLE MACHINE

 #5
20250012315
2025-01-09

BEARING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

 #6
20240077104
2024-03-07

Crankshafts and Systems for Natural Gas Compression

 #7
20240060529
2024-02-22

Connecting rod failure detection system and method

 #8
20230383785
2023-11-30

Bearing and method of manufacture

 #9
20230258120
2023-08-17

Wastegate actuator mechanism of a wastegate system of a turbocharger

 #10
20230069203
2023-03-02

Half bearing and sliding bearing

 #11
20230042411
2023-02-09

VARIABLE-LENGTH CONNECTING ROD FOR AN ENGINE WITH A CONTROLLED COMPRESSION RATIO

 #12
20230003174
2023-01-05

Stirling cycle machine

 #13
20220260110
2022-08-18

Half bearing and sliding bearing

 #14
20220260109
2022-08-18

Half bearing and sliding bearing

 #15
20220154764
2022-05-19

Sintered metal connecting rod

 #16
20220056945
2022-02-24

CONNECTING ROD AND PROCESS FOR ASSEMBLING

 #17
20210270318
2021-09-02

Sliding element comprising a pigment

 #18
20210079839
2021-03-18

Crankshaft and conrod assembly

 #19
20200378301
2020-12-03

Transmission device of an engine, particularly for an engine with variable compression rate and/or variable displacement

 #20
20200217355
2020-07-09

Method of manufacturing connecting rod module

 #21
20200132111
2020-04-30

Mechanical system comprising a shaft coupled to a bearing, and method for manufacturing such a system

 #22
20200025238
2020-01-23

CONNECTING ROD AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE CONNECTING ROD

 #23
20190376468
2019-12-12

Stirling cycle machine

 #24
20190360520
2019-11-28

Half bearing and sliding bearing

 #25
20190316678
2019-10-17

Fully-Floating Pivot Joint With Press-Fit Bushings

 #26
20190271355
2019-09-05

Half bearing

 #27
20190271354
2019-09-05

Half bearing

 #28
20190271353
2019-09-05

Connecting rod

 #29
20190249576
2019-08-15

Connecting rod

 #30
20190178296
2019-06-13

Apparatus, in particular insertion aid, for plain bearing shell mounting

 #31
20190154084
2019-05-23

Half bearing and sliding bearing

 #32
20190128325
2019-05-02

Main bearing for crankshaft of internal combustion engine

 #33
20190128318
2019-05-02

Connecting rod bearing for crankshaft of internal combustion engine

 #34
20190112990
2019-04-18

Variable compression ratio reciprocating piston engine

 #35
20190072127
2019-03-07

One-hand operable end fitting connector assembly

 #36
20190040903
2019-02-07

Connecting-rod with one or more recess in the stem to reduce mass, optimize the balancing between rotating and reciprocating masses, and optimize the connecting-rod bearings minimum oil film thickness

 #37
20190032705
2019-01-31

Secondary clamping device for wheel

 #38
20190032487
2019-01-31

Cylinder assembly of an orc engine

 #39
20190024579
2019-01-24

Method for producing a unit consisting of eccentric rod and piston of a connecting rod of an internal combustion engine

 #40
20180328275
2018-11-15

DEVICE FOR CHANGING A COMPRESSION RATIO OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

 #41
20180320732
2018-11-08

Connecting rod with mechanism for varying compression ratio

 #42
20180320730
2018-11-08

Connecting rod

 #43
20180298950
2018-10-18

Deep groove ball bearing with a rotor

 #44
20180274583
2018-09-27

Connecting rod module

 #45
20180245634
2018-08-30

BALL LOCK CONNECTOR

 #46
20180216666
2018-08-02

Bearing arrangement

 #47
20180202487
2018-07-19

Minimizing oil leakage from rocking journal bearings

 #48
20180187765
2018-07-05

Nested bushing arrangement

 #49
20180180089
2018-06-28

Pivoting bearing for two connecting rods in at least one reciprocating piston

 #50
20180179988
2018-06-28

Stirling cycle machine

 #51
20180128308
2018-05-10

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SLIDING MEMBER

 #52
20180128307
2018-05-10

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE BEARING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE BEARING

 #53
20180031029
2018-02-01

Connecting rod lubrication apparatus

 #54
20180003231
2018-01-04

Cage for crankshaft bearing assembly

 #55
20170356335
2017-12-14

Variable length connecting rod and variable compression ratio internal combustion engine

 #56
20170350451
2017-12-07

Bearing arrangement

 #57
20170350316
2017-12-07

Transmission device of an engine, particularly for an engine with variable compression rate and/or variable displacement

 #58
20170307005
2017-10-26

Connecting rod for an internal combustion engine

 #59
20170276167
2017-09-28

Connecting rod

 #60
20170211470
2017-07-27

Variable compression ratio connecting rod

 #61
20170198625
2017-07-13

Connecting rod and assembly comprising a piston and a connecting rod

 #62
20170167531
2017-06-15

Minimizing oil leakage from rocking journal bearings

 #63
20170138393
2017-05-18

Bushing and internal combustion engine

 #64
20170130765
2017-05-11

FRICTION MINIMIZED SLIDING BEARING ARRANGEMENT

 #65
20170114827
2017-04-27

Pivot bearing for two connecting rods

 #66
20170108041
2017-04-20

Hydrodynamic axial plain bearing

 #67
20170102025
2017-04-13

PISTON MACHINE

 #68
20170096934
2017-04-06

Double-crankshaft variable compression ratio engine

 #69
20170081522
2017-03-23

ANTI-FRICTION LACQUER AND SLIDING BEARING LAMINATE COMPRISING SAME

 #70
20170074315
2017-03-16

Minimizing oil leakage from rocking journal bearings of two-stroke cycle engines

 #71
20170016475
2017-01-19

Plain Bearing Shell and Piston For A Radial Piston Engine

 #72
20170002656
2017-01-05

Non-concentric protruding shaft fixed bearing reciprocating impact part for implementing reciprocating impact part non-concentric protruding shaft fixed bearing method

 #73
20160369740
2016-12-22

Piston cooling configurations utilizing lubricating oil from a bearing reservoir in an opposed-piston engine

 #74
20160356308
2016-12-08

Minimizing oil leakage from rocking journal bearings of two-stroke cycle engines

 #75
20160356216
2016-12-08

Load transfer point offset of rocking journal wristpins in uniflow-scavenged, opposed-piston engines with phased crankshafts

 #76
20160348711
2016-12-01

Rotary joint, framework construction kit and method for manufacturing a rotary joint

 #77
20160341242
2016-11-24

Slide bearing and lubricant feed mechanism having the same

 #78
20160319874
2016-11-03

Bearing arrangement

 #79
20160312827
2016-10-27

Bearing element and method of manufacturing a bearing element

 #80
20160305363
2016-10-20

System for piston cooling

 #81
20160298691
2016-10-13

Bearing with wear sensor

 #82
20160273589
2016-09-22

Component with deformable pads

 #83
20160273582
2016-09-22

Sliding engine component

 #84
20160265581
2016-09-15

Connecting-rod fracture splitting apparatus

 #85
20160265579
2016-09-15

Crankshaft assembly with polygon crank pin

 #86
20160258478
2016-09-08

Connecting rod and internal combustion engine

 #87
20160258477
2016-09-08

Connecting rod and internal combustion engine

 #88
20160258353
2016-09-08

Connecting rod and internal combustion engine

 #89
20160252014
2016-09-01

Opposed-piston engine having a single crankshaft coupled to the opposed pistons by linkages with pivoted rocker arms

 #90
20160215881
2016-07-28

Wrist pin and method of reducing wear between members thereof, connecting rod, piston and methods of constructing same

 #91
20160208733
2016-07-21

Piston comprising a piston head cooled by splash lubrication

 #92
20160208687
2016-07-21

Multi-link piston-crank mechanism for internal combustion engine

 #93
20160195009
2016-07-07

Internal combustion engine having at least one piston

 #94
20160177997
2016-06-23

Variable length connecting rod and variable compression ratio internal combustion engine

 #95
20160169277
2016-06-16

Thrust bearing and bearing device for crankshaft of internal combustion engine

 #96
20160131192
2016-05-12

Main bearing cap with locating feature

 #97
20160123392
2016-05-05

Cage for a crankshaft bearing or connecting-rod bearing of an internal combustion engine or of a compressor

 #98
20160114884
2016-04-28

Method of fabricating a force transfer part having a lug made of composite material, and a part obtained by such a method

 #99
20160108908
2016-04-21

Compressor and crankshaft-connecting rod assembly

 #100
20160091013
2016-03-31

Connecting rod for internal combustion engine

 #101
20160084308
2016-03-24

Sliding engine component

 #102
20160061106
2016-03-03

CRANKSHAFT FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

 #103
20160053715
2016-02-25

Supporting structure for internal combustion engine

 #104
20160017919
2016-01-21

Crankshaft or connecting-rod bearing assembly of an internal combustion engine

 #105
20150369232
2015-12-24

Crank-driven arrangement for a piston compressor

 #106
20150345558
2015-12-03

Metallic composite material for a sliding bearing comprising a metallic support layer

 #107
20150337891
2015-11-26

Linkage with spherical or journal bearing assembly

 #108
20150330381
2015-11-19

Compressor bushing

 #109
20150323006
2015-11-12

Thrust washer

 #110
20150323001
2015-11-12

Thrust washer

 #111
20150292558
2015-10-15

Cage for rolling bearing and rolling bearing

 #112
20150259063
2015-09-17

Apparatus and system for preventing wear to a component

 #113
20150247528
2015-09-03

Connecting rod

 #114
20150240864
2015-08-27

Connecting rod for an engine and method of making thereof

 #115
20150219181
2015-08-06

Piston structure for engine

 #116
20150211570
2015-07-30

Coated connecting rod and method of making the same

 #117
20150204377
2015-07-23

Crank-drive with bearings having micro-ramp structures of asymmetric form

 #118
20150184614
2015-07-02

Linear cross-head bearing for stirling engine

 #119
20150159688
2015-06-11

Connecting rod lubrication apparatus

 #120
20150131935
2015-05-14

Roller bearing and shaft support structure

 #121
20150078692
2015-03-19

Bearing assembly for a connecting rod

 #122
20150074999
2015-03-19

Thermal spray coating for connecting rod small end

 #123
20150055902
2015-02-26

Main bearing cap with locating feature

 #124
20150000621
2015-01-01

Internal combustion engine having structural frame

 #125
20140366833
2014-12-18

Connecting rod with bearing-less large end

 #126
20140318494
2014-10-30

Connecting rod

 #127
20140294484
2014-10-02

Low friction bearing assembly and link apparatus

 #128
20140242277
2014-08-28

Method for the production of a connecting rod for an internal combustion engine

 #129
20140224061
2014-08-14

Connecting rod

 #130
20140193106
2014-07-10

Asymmetric split bearing with geometrically contoured work surface

 #131
20140190394
2014-07-10

Bearing wear detection device

 #132
20140177989
2014-06-26

Plain bearing shell with slide face surface geometry which is profiled in the axial direction

 #133
20140165551
2014-06-19

Stirling cycle machine

 #134
20140116373
2014-05-01

Connecting rod of internal combustion engine

 #135
20140064645
2014-03-06

Connecting rod bearing

 #136
20140064644
2014-03-06

Connecting rod bearing

 #137
20140053798
2014-02-27

Bolted joint inner thread coating and methods of manufacturing

 #138
20140050429
2014-02-20

Crank drive

 #139
20140013939
2014-01-16

Wrist pin and method of reducing wear between members thereof, connecting rod, piston and methods of constructing same

 #140
20130323528
2013-12-05

Bearing part and thermal spray method

 #141
20130319367
2013-12-05

Zinc-free spray powder, copper-containing thermal spray layer, as well as method of manufacturing a copper-containing thermal spray layer

 #142
20130318795
2013-12-05

Method for producing a lead-free, plated aluminium plain bearing

 #143
20130312697
2013-11-28

Dual link internal combustion engine

 #144
20130284142
2013-10-31

Piston assembly having offset bearing

 #145
20130276741
2013-10-24

Bearing bushing for a connecting rod, combination of a connecting rod and a bearing bushing, and method for producing same

 #146
20130251293
2013-09-26

Half bearing and plain bearing

 #147
20130230263
2013-09-05

Structured dirt depository in sliding bearing surfaces

 #148
20130219656
2013-08-29

Bronze bushing and wear surface

 #149
20130209013
2013-08-15

Bearing bush

 #150
20130125855
2013-05-23

Dwell cycle crank with rollers

 #151
20130118444
2013-05-16

Crankshaft support structure in internal combustion engine

 #152
20130098330
2013-04-25

Connecting rod system for an engine

 #153
20130091980
2013-04-18

Thermal spray coating for connecting rod small end

 #154
20130064490
2013-03-14

THERMAL SPRAY COATING OF SLIDING BEARING LINING LAYER

 #155
20130064487
2013-03-14

Connecting rod bearing of internal combustion engine

 #156
20130064486
2013-03-14

Connecting rod bearing of internal combustion engine

 #157
20130042837
2013-02-21

Variable compression ratio apparatus with dual eccentric links

 #158
20130031795
2013-02-07

Rod End Wear Detection Device

 #159
20120247419
2012-10-04

Pushrod connection to a journal

 #160
20120207415
2012-08-16

Pullrod connection to a journal

 #161
20120204841
2012-08-16

Opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder engine with collinear cylinders

 #162
20120201485
2012-08-09

Sliding bearing

 #163
20120192615
2012-08-02

Mechanical Press Adapted for Hot-Forming Processes

 #164
20120186444
2012-07-26

Wrist pin and method of reducing wear between members thereof, connecting rod, piston and methods of constructing same

 #165
20120186387
2012-07-26

CONNECTING ROD FOR AN ENGINE AND METHOD OF MAKING THEREOF

 #166
20120167852
2012-07-05

Cylinder block assembly

 #167
20120167851
2012-07-05

Cylinder block assembly

 #168
20120167844
2012-07-05

Cylinder block

 #169
20120160041
2012-06-28

CRANKSHAFT-SLIDER ASSEMBLY AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, COMPRESSOR THEREOF

 #170
20120148179
2012-06-14

Sliding bearing

 #171
20120128286
2012-05-24

BEARING APPARATUS

 #172
20120128284
2012-05-24

SLIDE BEARING, A MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

 #173
20120111143
2012-05-10

CRANKSHAFT OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE PROVIDED WITH MULTI LINK-TYPE PISTON-CRANK MECHANISM AND MULTI LINK-TYPE PISTON-CRANK MECHANISM OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

 #174
20120093452
2012-04-19

Caged roller bearing, caged roller bearing assembly, and cage

 #175
20120073538
2012-03-29

Frictionless rocking joint

 #176
20120067202
2012-03-22

Reciprocating Compressor Wrist Pin Bearing and Lubrication Passageway

 #177
20120055019
2012-03-08

Method of manufacturing a connecting rod assembly for an internal combustion engine

 #178
20120037130
2012-02-16

Opposed-piston engine having a single crankshaft coupled to the opposed pistons by linkages with pivoted rocker arms

 #179
20120034392
2012-02-09

Coating Method

 #180
20120008889
2012-01-12

Slide bearing for crankshaft of internal combustion engine

 #181
20110305410
2011-12-15

Half bearing

 #182
20110303183
2011-12-15

HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENEGINE

 #183
20110274382
2011-11-10

LIGHTWEIGHT HYBRID BEARING ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF MAKING THEREOF

 #184
20110232416
2011-09-29

Anti-abrasion device and reciprocating compressor having the same

 #185
20110186017
2011-08-04

Single-crankshaft, opposed-piston engine constructions

 #186
20110186005
2011-08-04

Rolling thrust bearing constructions

 #187
20110162614
2011-07-07

Profiled connecting rod bore with micro-dimples

 #188
20110155106
2011-06-30

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE WITH VARIABLE COMPRESSION RATIO

 #189
20110135229
2011-06-09

ROLLING BEARING

 #190
20110120261
2011-05-26

CONNECTING ROD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

 #191
20110097028
2011-04-28

Cage for rolling bearing and rolling bearing

 #192
20110064350
2011-03-17

Split outer ring, split rolling bearing using the same ring and construction and method of mounting the same rolling bearing

 #193
20110058762
2011-03-10

Bearing for connecting rod of internal combustion engine

 #194
20110011200
2011-01-20

Bearing for a Connecting Rod

 #195
20100316314
2010-12-16

Connecting rod bearing housing

 #196
20100316313
2010-12-16

Connecting rod bearing for internal combustion engines and connecting rod bearing device

 #197
20100300397
2010-12-02

CONNECTING ROD LUBRICATION RECESS

 #198
20100300244
2010-12-02

Anti-rotation bearing assembly and bearing

 #199
20100275875
2010-11-04

Sliding component for internal combustion engine, internal combustion engine, transporter, and method for producing the sliding component for internal combustion engine

 #200
20100260445
2010-10-14

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SLIDING BEARING ELEMENT HAVING A BISMUTH-CONTAINING SLIDING LAYER

 #201
20100258990
2010-10-14

Cartridge and rod end isolator

 #202
20100220945
2010-09-02

Connecting rod bearing in internal combustion engine

 #203
20100199944
2010-08-12

PISTON ENGINE AND STIRLING ENGINE

 #204
20100172778
2010-07-08

Connecting rod without wrist pin

 #205
20100172607
2010-07-08

Bearing structure and manufacturing method thereof

 #206
20100142872
2010-06-10

Resin composition for sliding member and rolling bearing

 #207
20100129021
2010-05-27

ROLLING BEARING

 #208
20100119181
2010-05-13

Sliding bearing for internal combustion engine and sliding bearing device

 #209
20100083791
2010-04-08

Crank drive

 #210
20100065010
2010-03-18

Roller bearing, cam shaft support structure, internal combustion engine, and incorporation method of roller bearing

 #211
20100054642
2010-03-04

Slide bearing

 #212
20100046869
2010-02-25

Slide bearing

 #213
20100043742
2010-02-25

METHOD AND ELECTRODE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A RADIAL BEARING SURFACE, AND CONNECTING ROD

 #214
20100021094
2010-01-28

HIGH-TEMPERATURE BEARING ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

 #215
20090314244
2009-12-24

Wrist pin, connecting rod, piston and piston assembly therewith and methods of constructing and assembling the same

 #216
20090297079
2009-12-03

Sealed split ring crankshaft bearing

 #217
20090290823
2009-11-26

Modular Unit for an Internal Combustion Engine

 #218
20090279822
2009-11-12

Axial thrust washers partially for unbalance shafts

 #219
20090263058
2009-10-22

Squeeze-film damper arrangement

 #220
20090235887
2009-09-24

Roller bearing, camshaft support structure, and internal combustion engine

 #221
20090223479
2009-09-10

Inline crankshaft journal

 #222
20090169141
2009-07-02

Connecting rod bearing for internal combustion engines

 #223
20090145394
2009-06-11

Piston assembly and connecting rod having a profiled wrist pin bore therefor

 #224
20090136166
2009-05-28

Combined Roller- and Slide Bearing

 #225
20090129711
2009-05-21

Bearing system having a floating bearing mechanism

 #226
20090126195
2009-05-21

Roller bearing

 #227
20090126191
2009-05-21

Method of manufacturing a connecting rod assembly for an internal combustion engine

 #228
20090123224
2009-05-14

METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A FATIGUE-RESISTANT MECHANICAL JOINT

 #229
20090100964
2009-04-23

Bearing Housing

 #230
20090078080
2009-03-26

Connecting Rod for an Internal Combustion Engine and Method for Its Production

 #231
20090008191
2009-01-08

Piston apparatus

 #232
20080314356
2008-12-25

Stirling cycle machine

 #233
20080283021
2008-11-20

Coating for connecting rods and bearings in an internal combustion engine

 #234
20080216599
2008-09-11

Method of producing connecting rod with bearing

 #235
20080115621
2008-05-22

Connecting rod assembly for an internal combustion engine

 #236
20080112659
2008-05-15

Bearing device

 #237
20080102307
2008-05-01

Multi-layered bearing

 #238
20080079206
2008-04-03

Cartridge and rod end isolator

 #239
20080038141
2008-02-14

Method of surface densification of a powder metal component

 #240
20080017450
2008-01-24

Lubrication system for a part in an internal combustion system

 #241
20070261659
2007-11-15

V-roller bearing and engine

 #242
20070215132
2007-09-20

Internal combustion engine piston crank mechanism

 #243
20070140607
2007-06-21

Bearing assembly and method for manufacturing the same

 #244
20070131191
2007-06-14

Connecting rod with offset joint for an internal combustion engine

 #245
20070125025
2007-06-07

Fastener pre-stressing joint

 #246
20070122069
2007-05-31

Surface densification of powder metal bearing caps

 #247
20070068338
2007-03-29

Needle roller bearing and its manufacturing method

 #248
20070047864
2007-03-01

Outer ring, drawn cup needle roller bearing, drawn cup needle roller bearing structured body, piston pin supporting structure of engine, crankshaft supporting structure of engine, and 2-cycle engine

 #249
20070047861
2007-03-01

Flange sleeve and method for the production thereof

 #250
20070009756
2007-01-11

Bearing material coated slide member and method for manufacturing the same

 #251
20060245676
2006-11-02

High temperature rod end bearings

 #252
20060213479
2006-09-28

Piston-connecting rod spherical coupling structure

 #253
20060182375
2006-08-17

Thermal sprayed bearing shells for connecting rod

 #254
20060104556
2006-05-18

V-roller bearing and engine

 #255
20060101939
2006-05-18

Connecting rod assembly for an internal combustion engine and method of manufacturing same

 #256
20060101642
2006-05-18

Method of manufacturing a connecting rod assembly for an internal combustion engine

 #257
20060063019
2006-03-23

Highly friction resistant and durable bearing coatings for crankshafts and large end bearings

 #258
20060040097
2006-02-23

Cryogenic bearings

 #259
20050276529
2005-12-15

Plain bearing shell and method for producing a holding projection on a plain bearing shell

 #260
20050265644
2005-12-01

Split outer race, split rolling bearing using same, and manufacturing method for split outer race

 #261
20050263126
2005-12-01

Connection rod for internal combustion engine

 #262
20050262963
2005-12-01

Divided connecting rod having a screwed connecting rod cover

 #263
20050262962
2005-12-01

Non-homogeneous engine component formed by powder metallurgy

 #264
20050196085
2005-09-08

Slide member, manufacturing method and manufacturing apparatus of the same

 #265
20050185874
2005-08-25

Roller bearing cage and method of producing the same

 #266
20050175398
2005-08-11

Connecting element

 #267
20050175263
2005-08-11

Sliding device

 #268
20050169562
2005-08-04

Bearing assembly and method for manufacturing the same

 #269
20050155451
2005-07-21

Connecting rod and method for manufacturing the same

 #270
20050098140
2005-05-12

Internal combustion engine and connecting rod therefor

 #271
20050084192
2005-04-21

Roller bearing

 #272
20050076858
2005-04-14

Connecting rod with lubricant tube

 #273
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2005-03-24

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