Dynamic pressure bearing and rotation machine employing same
US8007176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K7/09
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic fluid is held by a magnetic field in a stationary state and by a centrifugal force during rotation, leaking and splashing of the magnetic fluid caused by the instability of the pumping of a dynamic pressure bearing are prevented without using a magnetic fluid with a high saturation magnetization value, and the service life of the dynamic pressure bearing is extended. For this purpose, a sleeve 3 having a protruding tubular section is fitted and fixed to the outer periphery of the shaft 1 having a thrust plate 2 formed in an axial vicinity so as to be rotatable relatively to the shaft, an annular cover 4 is formed outwardly from the thrust plate 2 in an axial direction, the radially inward end of the annular cover 4 serves as an opening, at least two clearance sections serve as a reservoir 10 for reserving the magnetic fluid, and a magnetomotive force member 15 is provided for concentrating the magnetic flux lines on the radially outer side of the end portion 13 of the magnetic fluid 12.
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