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Intershaft foil bearing

US3951474A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 8, 1974
Grant dateApr 20, 1976
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Expiry dateMar 8, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C21/00
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Providing a compliant foil bearing midspan between two concentrically mounted, independently rotatable, elongated shafts to reduce the amplitude and raise the frequency of the shaft bending criticals.

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