Journal bearing assemblies and methods of assembling same
US9429191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49639
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A journal bearing assembly includes a bearing housing, a plurality of bearing pads, and a plurality of bearing pad support assemblies. The bearing housing includes a radial outer wall. The plurality of bearing pads are mounted within the bearing housing, and include at least one of a gas permeable porous media and an array of gas delivery holes. The plurality of bearing pad support assemblies are radially interposed between the bearing pads and the radial outer wall. Each of the bearing pad support assemblies includes a spring assembly and a damper assembly.
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