Bearing outer race oil supply for thin film fluidic damping
US10228023B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/23
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved film damper oil delivery pathway from an oil reservoir to a thin film fluidic damper is provided. An oil supply tube may be configured to mate to a bearing outer race. The bearing outer race may comprise internal oil flow circuit(s) configured to supply oil from the oil tube to the thin film damper for improved bearing compartment designs.
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