Foil bearing stiffener
US4153315A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 1976 |
| Grant date | May 8, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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