Bearing assembly for a marine turbine shaft, and marine turbine including such a bearing assembly
US8998492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/20
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
To recover the axial forces transmitted by a rotating shaft, a bearing assembly includes a plurality of distributed bearing units. Each bearing unit comprises: a stationary base; a resilient member having a stationary portion and a portion that is completely movable in a main direction of the forces to be supported; and a bearing surface that defines, together with the shaft, a water film. The bearing surface is connected to the movable portion. The minimum radius of the bearing surface is between 1 m and 3 m. The resilient member and the base define at least one water chamber. A plurality of ducts are arranged so as to connect the chambers together, thereby defining a closed circuit.
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