Method of rotatably supporting two members with a foil bearing having a stiffener
US4195395A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 1977 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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