Embodiments of the invention prevent trouble caused by an increase in
viscosity of grease generated when a ball bearing operates at a low
temperature, and fretting that an inner ring and/or an outer ring comes
in contact with balls to produce wear when vibration is applied thereto.
In one embodiment, a ball bearing is configured such that a plurality of
balls are arranged between an outer ring and an inner ring. Grease is
filled between the balls, the inner ring and the outer ring. A holder is
provided with a spring plate, and an extreme end thereof is always in
contact with the balls. The spring plate is formed of a sufficiently
softer material than the balls so as not to damage the balls. The mounted
direction is one along the direction in which the balls are desired to be
rotated. Appropriate spring pressurization can be applied to the balls at
an angle defined by the holder and the spring plate in the root at which
the holder is attached to the spring plate.