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Tire track roughened orifice compensated hydrostatic bearing

US6056441A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 1997
Grant dateMay 2, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C32/0659
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An orifice compensated hydrostatic bearings wherein a roughened surface area retards the hydrostatic fluid flow exiting the hydrostatic bearing reducing the whirl frequency ratio while increasing the bearing stiffness and life.

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