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High load, whirl free, foil journal bearing

US4465384A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1983
Grant dateAug 14, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 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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