Patent · US Expired

Foil bearing stiffener

US4153315A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1976
Grant dateMay 8, 1979
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Expiry dateMay 24, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C43/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved stiffener element for use in foil journal bearings provides damping of eccentric shaft rotation in both bending and compression modes of operation and also provide greater load capacity and higher speeds for the bearing.

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