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Bearing and method of making and using the same

US10227990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2017
Grant dateMar 12, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 5, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2240/53
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A number of variations may include a product including a rotor comprising a shaft having a rotation axis, a bearing at least partially surrounding the shaft allowing for rotation of the shaft within the bearing about the rotation axis, and a bearing housing comprising at least one fluid outlet passage constructed and arranged to flow fluid upward from the bearing to a top side of the bearing housing.

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