Self-metering hydrostatic thrust bearing
US10578159B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/23
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-metering hydrostatic thrust bearing for a small gas turbine engine. The thrust bearing can provide thrust capacity in the fore and aft directions of a hydrostatic thrust bearing using a single source of air. The air supply is directed towards the loaded bearing and away from the unloaded bearing by the self-metering mechanism operated by the thrust load.
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