Wear resistant foil bearing assembly
US7832933B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S384/913
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A foil bearing assembly for supporting a rotating member that rotates about an axis including a stationary mount member spaced from the rotating member so that a gap is defined between the stationary mount member and the rotating member. A foil member is disposed in the gap between the rotating member and the stationary mount member. At least one of the rotating member, the stationary mount member or the foil member includes a wear resistant coating layer.
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