Polycrystalline diamond bearings for rotating machinery with compliance
US11286985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for providing compliance in bearings of rotating machinery are provided. The rotating machinery may include a drive shaft movably coupled within a bearing housing. Compliant bearing assemblies may interface engagement between the drive shaft and the bearing housing, including polycrystalline diamond bearing elements, each with an engagement surface, and an opposing engagement surface of a metal that contains diamond solvent-catalyst.
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