Spherical fluid bearing apparatus
US5137372A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/47
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The apparatus comprises at least one spherically segmented bearing assembly arranged about the periphery of the device so as to maintain the center of rotation of the device within the assembly coincident with the center of mass of the device. A fluid source provides fluid to the spherically segmented bearing assemblies.
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