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Idler gear and journal bearing assembly for a generator

US9523385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2013
Grant dateDec 20, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K7/00
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A journal bearing for a generator idler gear assembly which includes an impregnated carbon body that has an inner diameter and an outer diameter that provides a bearing thickness. The body includes a height, wherein outer diameter to inner diameter provides a first ratio of approximately 1.3-1.5 and the inner diameter to height provides a second ratio of approximately 1.5-1.9.

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