CPC F16M 11/10 (2013.01) [F16C 13/04 (2013.01); F16M 11/18 (2013.01); H02S 20/32 (2014.12); H02S 30/10 (2014.12)] | 20 Claims |
1. A bearing for single-axis solar tracking system, comprising:
a journal including:
a tube portion coupled to a pair of flanges that are configured as a thrust-stop, wherein each flange of the pair of flanges comprises at least one hole and at least one curved thru-slot; and
a race removably coupled to the journal;
wherein the at least one hole of each flange of the pair of flanges is configured for bridging by at least one fastener that holds the journal in a fixed position by removably coupling with a bottom portion of the bearing.
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