Bearing assemblies with electrodynamically matched races
US10371208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2361/55
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of electro-dynamically matching a bearing assembly includes electrically separating inner and outer races from rolling elements of the bearing assembly with lubricant and rotating the inner race relative to the outer race. A voltage differential is applied across the inner and the outer races and via isolated rolling elements and the race eroded an electrical discharge event across a gap defined between the one or more of the races and rolling elements. Electro-dynamically matched bearing assemblies and reaction/momentum flywheel arrangements for artificial satellites are also described.
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