Rocking journal bearings for two-stroke cycle engines
US9175725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B75/28
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rocking journal bearing for a two-stroke cycle engine includes a bearing sleeve having a bearing surface with a plurality of axially-spaced, eccentrically-disposed surface segments and a rocking journal having a plurality of axially-spaced, eccentrically-disposed journal segments. The rocking journal is retained for rocking oscillation on the bearing surface. Space for receiving oil is provided in the rocking journal and oil delivery outlets acting through the journal segments deliver received oil to the bearing surfaces.
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