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Hydrodynamic bearing having anticavitation recesses

US4175799A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1978
Grant dateNov 27, 1979
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Expiry dateMay 26, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C9/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydrodynamic bearing constructed for withstanding varying radial loads has first and second bearing halves arranged on a central axis and encircling a shaft member, each half having an inner bearing face, first and second ends, and first and second sides. A slot of specific construction is formed in the bearing face of at least one of the bearing halves providing a fluid trap for reducing cavitation erosion during use.

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