Hydrodynamic bearing system and method for operating said hydrodynamic bearing system
US11655848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2235/106
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods related to hydrodynamic bearings for use in X-ray sources are provided. In one aspect, a 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 may further include 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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