Hydrodynamic bearing system and method for operating said hydrodynamic bearing system
US11098755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/106
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods related to hydrodynamic bearings are provided. One example hydrodynamic bearing system includes a sleeve assembly including a cross-member fluidically dividing a first interior cavity from a second interior cavity, a first shaft positioned in the first interior cavity, and a second shaft positioned in the second interior cavity. The hydrodynamic bearing system further includes a first journal bearing including a first fluid interface surrounding at least a portion of the first cantilever shaft and configured to support radial loads and a second journal bearing including a second fluid interface surrounding at least a portion of the second cantilever shaft and configured to support radial loads.
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