Packaging

Abstract

A package for containing a bearing includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes a body and a recess formed in the body. The second portion includes a body and a hub formed in the body. A first projection can be provided on the body of the first portion and a second projection can be provided on the body of the second portion. The first projection and second projection can extend outwardly from the first portion and second portion, respectively. The recess is adapted to receive the hub to effectuate mating engagement of the first portion and the second portion. Furthermore, when the bearing is provided in the package, the first projection and second projection are received in the interior cavity of the bearing to constrain movement of the bearing in the package. A packaging insert impregnated or coated with a vapor corrosion inhibitor can be provided within the package to inhibit corrosion of the bearings.

1 . A package for containing a bearing, comprising: 
 a first portion having a body and a recess formed in said body;    a first projection provided on said body of said first portion, and extending into said recess;    a second portion having a body and a hub formed in said body; and    a second projection provided on said body of said second portion, and extending outwardly from said hub;    wherein said recess is adapted to receive said hub to effectuate mating engagement of said first portion and said second portion, and, when the bearing is provided in the package, said first projection and said second projection are received in the interior cavity of the bearing.    
   
   
       2 . A package according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one indentation formed in said body of said first portion and at least one tab formed in said body of said second portion, wherein, when said hub is received within said recess, said at least one tab engages said at least one indentation to facilitate attachment of said first portion and said second portion.  
   
   
       3 . A package according to  claim 2 , wherein said at least one indentation and said at least one tab are sized to provide an interference fit therebetween when said at least one tab engages said at least one indentation.  
   
   
       4 . A package according to  claim 1 , wherein said body of said first portion includes a flange surrounding said recess, and said body of said second portion includes a flange surrounding said hub, said flanges, when said hub is received within said recess, interfacing with one another.  
   
   
       5 . A package according to  claim 4 , further comprising an indentation provided on said flange of said first portion and a tab provided on said flange of said second portion, wherein, when said hub is received with said recess, said tab and said indentation are engaged with one another to facilitate attachment of said first portion and said second portion.  
   
   
       6 . A package according to  claim 4 , wherein said flange of said first portion and said flange of said second portion are attached to one another to form a hinged connection between said first portion and said second portion.  
   
   
       7 . A package according to  claim 1 , wherein said first projection and said second projection are sized such that the surfaces thereof contact one another when said first portion and said second portion are mated together.  
   
   
       8 . A package according to  claim 7 , wherein, when the bearing is received in the package, said first projection and said second projection extend through the interior cavity of the bearing to constrain movement of the bearing within the package.  
   
   
       9 . A package according to  claim 7 , wherein said first projection and said second projection have frusto-conical shapes, said frusto-conical shapes of said first projection and said second projection serving to accommodate various interior cavity sizes.  
   
   
       10 . A package according to  claim 1 , further comprising a packaging insert provided on the interior of the bearing package, said packaging insert impregnated or coated with a vapor corrosion inhibitor to inhibit corrosion of the bearing.  
   
   
       11 . A package according to  claim 10 , wherein said packaging insert conforms to the shape of said recess, and includes a scale for measuring the size of the bearing.  
   
   
       12 . A package according to  claim 1 , wherein the package is transparent to facilitate observation of the bearing provided therein.  
   
   
       13 . A package for containing a bearing, comprising: 
 a first portion having a first projection formed thereon, said first projection extending outwardly from said first portion;    a second portion having a second projection formed thereon, said first projection extending outwardly from said second portion; and    a packaging insert provided within the package, said packaging insert impregnated or coated with a vapor corrosion inhibitor to inhibit corrosion of the bearing;    wherein, when the bearing is enclosed in the package, said first projection and said second projection are received in the interior cavity of the bearing to constrain movement of the bearing within the package.    
   
   
       14 . A package according to  claim 13 , wherein said first portion and said second portion are hingedly connected to one another to form a clamshell package.  
   
   
       15 . A package according to  claim 14 , further comprising flanges provided on said first portion and said second portion, said flanges attached to one another to form a hinged connection between said first portion and said second portion.  
   
   
       16 . A package according to  claim 13 , wherein a recess is formed in said first portion, and wherein a hub is formed in said second portion, said recess adapted to receive said hub to effectuate mating engagement of said first portion and said second portion.  
   
   
       17 . A package according to  claim 16 , further comprising at least one indentation formed in said first portion and at least one tab formed in said second portion, wherein, when said first portion and said second portion are matingly engaged, said at least one indentation and said at least one tab are engaged with one another.  
   
   
       18 . A package according to  claim 17 , wherein said at least one indentation and said at least one tab are sized to provide an interference fit therebetween when said at least one indentation and said at least one tab are engaged with one another.  
   
   
       19 . A package according to  claim 13 , wherein the package is transparent to facilitate observation of the bearing provided therein.  
   
   
       20 . A package for containing a bearing, comprising: 
 a first portion having a recess;    a second portion having a hub; and    at least one projection selectively formed on said first portion and said second portion;    wherein said recess is adapted to receive said hub, and, when the bearing is provided in the package, said at least one projection is received in the interior cavity of the bearing to constrain movement of the bearing within the package.    
   
   
       21 . A package according to  claim 20 , wherein said hub is received in said recess to effectuate mating engagement of said first portion and said second portion.  
   
   
       22 . A package according to  claim 21 , wherein said first portion includes at least one indentation and said second portion includes at least one tab, said at least one indentation and said at least one tab being engaged with one another when said first portion and said second portion are matingly engaged.