Compliant hybrid gas lubricated thrust bearing
US9482274B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2360/44
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided herein is a thrust bearing. The bearing includes one or more bearing pads, each with a thrust face, attached to a compliant bearing housing, a system for delivering a pressurized gas lubricant to the thrust face of the bearing pads, and a damping system that operates in parallel with the compliant bearing housing.
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