Air bearing between a first and second object
US6588932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C32/0611
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device has a first object and a second object each with an at least partially parallel surface facing the other. The device also has an oscillator for creating an oscillation of a medium between the first and second objects to generate an air bearing between the first and second objects. Relative movement between the first and second objects is permitted via this configuration. A method for creating an air bearing between two at least partially parallel surfaces facing each other is also provided.
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