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Slide bearing and method to perform service at the sliding bearing

US8974120B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft · DE

Inventors

Bo Pedersen · Lund, SE
Kim Thomsen · Ikast, DK

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 25, 2013
Grant date	Mar 10, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 25, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49638
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sliding bearing and a service method of performing a service of a sliding bearing are provided. The sliding bearing includes a first bearing shell and a second bearing shell and a plurality of bearing pads arranged between the first bearing shell and the second bearing shell. In addition, the bearing includes an opening in the first bearing shell, wherein the opening is arranged such that the bearing pads are visible through the opening.

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