Journal air bearing with air-film-supply vent
US9732789B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2326/43
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A journal air bearing is provided. The bearing includes a top foil configured to receive the shaft, an intermediate foil disposed radially outboard the top foil, and a journal sleeve disposed radially outboard the intermediate foil. The intermediate foil defines a plurality of holes configured to act as a vent to communicate fluid to an increased supply area to an air film.
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