Sliding component and method for manufacturing the same
US7361203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12028
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A bearing is manufactured by filling iron-based material powder and copper-based material powder in a filling portion of a mold, compacting those material powder so as to form a green compact, and then sintering the green compact. The copper-based material powder contains flat powder particles, the flat powder particles having a large aspect ratio than particles of the iron-based material powder. The coppers-based powder particles segregate on a sliding surface by vibration. The sliding surface of a bearing is covered with copper, and a ratio of iron increases from the sliding surface toward the inside. Since a rotation shaft slides on the sliding surface covered with copper, a frictional coefficient between the rotation shaft and the sliding surface is reduced, thus enabling a smooth rotation thereof. Simultaneously the usage of iron imparts predetermined strength and durability.
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