Systems and methods for a liquid metal bearing assembly fill port and plug
US12322566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2380/16
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various methods and systems are provided for a liquid metal bearing assembly. In one embodiment, a liquid metal bearing assembly includes a fill port fluidly coupled to a liquid metal reservoir of the liquid metal bearing assembly, the fill port comprising an inlet diameter and an outlet diameter, the outlet diameter smaller than the inlet diameter, and a pin formed to fit inside the fill port and prevent liquid metal from leaving the liquid metal reservoir via the fill port.
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