Liquid metal bearing assembly and method for operating said liquid metal bearing assembly
US11017977B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/106
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Liquid metal bearing assemblies and methods for operation of said assemblies are provided. One example liquid metal bearing assembly includes a liquid metal interface positioned between a stationary component and a rotational component. The rotational component includes a liquid metal reservoir configured to contain a liquid metal and positioned radially inward from the liquid metal interface, a liquid metal passage extending between the liquid metal reservoir and the liquid metal interface, and an anti-wetting surface in the liquid metal passage.
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