Bearings
US7887922B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31678
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plain bearing having a sliding layer of a bearing material thereon is described, the bearing material comprising a polymer-based matrix selected from the group comprising modified epoxy resin and polyamide/amide resin, the matrix having contained therein at least one addition selected from the group comprising: metal powder in the range from 15 to 30 vol %; a fluoropolymer in the range from 1 to 15 vol %; ceramic powder in the range from 0.5 to 20 vol %; and, silica in the range from 2 to 15 vol %.
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