Self-Aligning Ball Bearing
1907 · Chrome-plated steel
1 3/4 x 8 1/2" (4.4 x 21.6 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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Sven Wingquist
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Machine Art
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1938
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Machine Art
Museum of Modern Art, New York
1934
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Sven Wingquist was a Swedish engineer and inventor whose innovations in rolling bearing design fundamentally transformed mechanical engineering and industrial manufacturing in the twentieth century. Born in 1876, he developed the self-aligning ball bearing, a breakthrough that enabled the construction of machinery with greater precision and durability across industries from automotive to aeronautics. His technical contributions were recognized through numerous patents and industrial partnerships that shaped the foundation of modern mechanical systems.
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New York, US
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