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Method of making and operating a very high speed marginally lubricated ball thrust bearing

US4729154A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 1986
Grant dateMar 8, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49702
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ball thrust antifriction bearing for operation at very high speed in the DN number range from 5.times.10.sup.5 to 2.times.10.sup.6 and higher while only marginally lubricated by a mist of liquid having comparatively poor lubricating qualities which is carried in a transporting air stream.

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