Patent · US Expired

Method of rotatably supporting two members with a foil bearing having a stiffener

US4195395A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1977
Grant dateApr 1, 1980
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Expiry dateDec 7, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49639
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

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

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