High performance thrust bearing pad
US8317400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49645
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary bearing for a turbocharger includes one or more thrust pads where each thrust pad includes a portion of a conical well; and a through-bore that includes lubricant channels, each channel configured to direct lubricant from the bore to a corresponding conical well of a thrust pad. Other exemplary technologies are also disclosed.
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