Tilting pad bearing assemblies, and bearing apparatuses and methods of using the same
US11085488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to tilting pad bearing assemblies, bearing apparatuses including the tilting pad bearing assemblies, and methods of using the bearing apparatuses. The tilting pad bearing assemblies disclosed herein include a plurality of tilting pads. At least some of the superhard tables exhibit a thickness that is at least about 0.120 inch and/or at least two layers having different wear and/or thermal characteristics.
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