Material treatments for diamond-on-diamond reactive material bearing engagements
US11608858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2352/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus is provided that includes a diamond bearing surface positioned in sliding engagement with an opposing bearing surface of a diamond reactive material. The opposing bearing surface is hardened via a material treatment.
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