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Elastomeric journal bearing

US10184512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2016
Grant dateJan 22, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F13/1472
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An elastomeric journal bearing, comprising inner part (2) extending in axial direction (x), outer sleeve (3) surrounding inner part (2), elastomeric bearing body (4) arranged between inner part (2), outer sleeve (3), connected to inner part (2), said bearing body comprising at least two radially extending webs (5, 6) which are offset in circumferential direction (u), and two annular walls (7, 8) which are offset in axial direction (x), between which extend axially webs (5, 6), and at least two chambers (10, 11) filled with liquid (9) and are separated from each other in circumferential direction (u) by webs (5, 6), said chambers being fluidically connected via at least one channel (12). The axial ends (36, 37, 38, 39) of the webs (5, 6) have at least in the region of the radially outer web ends (22, 23) axial end faces (40, 41, 42, 43) which bear against the walls (7, 8).

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