Curved beam centering spring for a thrust bearing
US11118629B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/23
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas turbine engine component includes a bearing configured to support a shaft for rotation about an axis, wherein the bearing includes an outer race and an inner race, and a bearing housing spaced radially outwardly of the outer race. A curved beam centering spring is positioned between the outer race and the bearing housing. A cylindrical wall is radially outward of the bearing housing and engages the outer race and the bearing housing.
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