Gas laser having radial and axial gas bearings
US8611390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/2232
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fan for circulating laser gas in a gas laser, the fan having a shaft which is supported by at least one radial bearing and at least one axial gas bearing. The axial gas bearing has at least two rotating bearing faces, one or both being structured with a groove pattern, and at least two stationary bearing faces that are arranged at both sides of a plate.
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