Self-lubricating bearings
US7604412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S384/908
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-lubricating bearing for use in low pressure, high frequency, small amplitude applications and methods of operating and constructing the same, the bearing having a self-lubricating liner and a counterface surface in close sliding contact therewith, the counterface surface having a surface finish of less than 20 nm and a hardness of less than in the region of 1000 VPN.
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