Liquid bearing assembly and method of constructing same
US9263224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49639
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bearing assembly is disclosed that includes a sleeve having an opening formed therein and a shaft positioned within the opening of the sleeve such that a gap is formed between an inner surface of the sleeve and an outer surface of the shaft. A lubricant is disposed in the gap and a plurality of grooves are formed on at least one of the outer surface of the shaft and the inner surface of the sleeve. An anti-wetting coating is disposed on the at least one of the outer surface of the shaft and the inner surface of the sleeve between adjacent grooves of the plurality of grooves.
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