In 1794 the first patent for ball race was given to Philip Vaughn of Carmarthen, Wales.
James-Moore (On the right)
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What Are Bearings?
Bearings are highly engineered, precision-made components that enable machinery to move at extremely high speeds and carry remarkable loads with ease and efficiency.
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The first patent for a radial style ball bearing was awarded to Jules Suriray, a Parisian bicycle mechanic, on 3 August 1869. The bearings were then fitted to the winning bicycle ridden by James Moore in the world's first bicycle road race, Paris-Rouen, in November 1869.
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Leonardo da Vinci described a type of ball bearing.
