Bearing with fluid flow bypass
US7789567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C19/06
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bearing assembly comprises an inner ring and an outer ring assembly having an upstream face and a downstream face. The outer ring assembly comprises an outer ring rotatably coupled to the inner ring, and a plurality of rolling elements that resides between the inner ring and the outer ring. At least one flow bypass channel extends through the outer ring assembly.
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