Joint bearing lubricant system
US9856914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49638
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bearing assembly is disclosed having a wearing surface formed from an alloying including tin, a wear material configured to be contacted by the wearing material during use, and the wear material having a smoothed surface. A method of providing superlubricious performance of a bearing assembly is also provided.
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