Rotary joint having air bearings for contact free mounting
US7808346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C32/0696
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A high frequency (HF) rotary joint including a rotor and a stator is disclosed. The rotor is connected to the stator by a high frequency connection via a λ/4 line. The rotor, moreover, is mounted in the stator utilizing at least one radial aircushion bearing and at least one axial aircushion bearing. The bearings prevent contact between the rotor and the stator.
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