High load, whirl free, foil journal bearing
US4465384A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 1983 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C17/024
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydrodynamic fluid film bearing having a series of axially aligned foil bearing modules which act in concert to extend the load carrying capability of the bearing assembly while providing whirl free operation.
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