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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Shock absorprion device for motor bearing system

Номер: US20120002908A1
Автор: Shen Zhang, Yingcheng Li

A shock absorption device for a motor bearing system, including a washer, an end cover, a bearing, a rotating shaft, a retaining ring, a cap, and a shock absorption pad. The bearing is disposed in a bearing seat of the end cover. The rotating shaft abuts against the bearing. The washer is disposed on the rotating shaft and on one side of the bearing. The retaining ring is buckled on the rotating shaft and axially positions the washer. The cap is disposed on the periphery of the washer, and on the end cover. The shock absorption pad is disposed on the end cover. The washer is disposed between the shock absorption pad and the retaining ring. The shock absorption pad axially separates the washer from the bearing, and end surface of the bearing seat.

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22-05-2017 дата публикации

Подшипник скольжения

Номер: RU0000171113U1

Использование: в высоконагруженных подшипниковых узлах больших геометрических размеров.Сущность: подшипник скольжения содержит наружное и внутреннее корпусные кольца из конструкционного материала, одно из которых имеет двухстороннюю коническую поверхность, взаимодействующую с конической поверхностью двух колец из антифрикционного материала с возможностью регулирования зазора между контактными коническими поверхностями корпусных и антифрикционных колец путем стяжки антифрикционных колец посредством резьбового соединения, например болта или шпильки.Технические преимущества: упрощение конструкции и обслуживания. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 171 113 U1 (51) МПК F16C 17/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2015137868, 04.09.2015 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 04.09.2015 (72) Автор(ы): Кривчиков Виктор Иванович (UA), Акишин Дмитрий Иванович (UA) 22.05.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 04.09.2015 R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): Кривчиков Виктор Иванович (UA), Акишин Дмитрий Иванович (UA) Дата регистрации: (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: UA 57263 A, 16.06.2003. SU 1599594 Адрес для переписки: 92400, Украина, Луганская обл., Марковский рн, пгт. Марковка, пр. Южный, 12, кв. 9, Калюжный В.В. 1 7 1 1 1 3 A1, 15.10.1990. EP 0293319 A2, 30.11.1988. RU 2241148 C1, 27.11.2004. (45) Опубликовано: 22.05.2017 Бюл. № 15 1 7 1 1 1 3 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Подшипник скольжения с двухсторонней конической поверхностью, отличающийся тем, что содержит наружное и внутреннее корпусные кольца из конструкционного материала, одно из которых имеет двухстороннюю коническую поверхность, взаимодействующую с конической поверхностью двух колец из антифрикционного материала с возможностью регулирования зазора между контактными коническими поверхностями корпусных и антифрикционных колец путем стяжки антифрикционных колец ...

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22-01-2019 дата публикации

Подшипниковый узел скольжения

Номер: RU0000186493U1

Полезная модель относится к области машиностроения, в частности к конструкциям подшипников, и может быть использована для мониторинга радиальных зазоров в парах трения цилиндрический подшипник скольжения-вал в процессе эксплуатации механизма, содержащего подшипниковый узел, например двигателя внутреннего сгорания (ДВС). Технический результат достигается при использовании подшипникового узла скольжения, содержащего вал, втулку со сквозными каналами, размещенную между ними деталь в виде плавающего кольца со сквозными радиальными отверстиями в его теле и пазами на внутренней поверхности, и заполняющий зазоры смазочный материал, при этом в пазах плавающего кольца установлены датчики для измерения радиоактивности, а в смазочный материал введены радиоактивные изотопы. Техническим результатом заявленного устройства является повышение надежности работы подшипникового узла скольжения. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 186 493 U1 (51) МПК F16C 17/18 (2006.01) F16C 33/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F16C 17/18 (2018.08); F16C 33/10 (2018.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2018131750, 03.09.2018 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 22.01.2019 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 03.09.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 22.01.2019 Бюл. № 3 1 8 6 4 9 3 R U (54) Подшипниковый узел скольжения (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области машиностроения, в частности к конструкциям подшипников, и может быть использована для мониторинга радиальных зазоров в парах трения цилиндрический подшипник скольжения-вал в процессе эксплуатации механизма, содержащего подшипниковый узел, например двигателя внутреннего сгорания (ДВС). Технический результат достигается при использовании подшипникового узла скольжения, содержащего вал, втулку со сквозными каналами, Стр.: 1 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2271484 C1, 10.03.2006. RU 2613129 C2, 15.03.2017. SU 1390452 A1, 23.04.1988. JP H057015122 ...

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13-10-2020 дата публикации

Подшипниковый узел приводного вала насосного агрегата

Номер: RU0000200208U1

Полезная модель относится к области машиностроения, в частности к подшипниковым узлам с радиально-упорными подшипниками скольжения, предназначенным для применения преимущественно в насосных агрегатах, использующих для охлаждения смазки поверхностей скольжения перекачиваемую жидкую среду. В подшипниковом узле приводного вала насосного агрегата, содержащем неподвижную опору, устанавливаемую в корпусе насосного агрегата, с размещенной в ней неподвижной полой цилиндрической втулкой, имеющей внутреннюю и торцовую поверхности скольжения, цилиндрическую втулку из карбида кремния, закрепляемую на валу насосного агрегата с возможностью совместного с ним вращения, наружная поверхность скольжения которой взаимодействует с внутренней поверхностью скольжения неподвижной втулки, пяту, закрепляемую на валу насосного агрегата с возможностью совместного с ним вращения, снабженную кольцевым вкладышем, образующим торцовую поверхность скольжения пяты, взаимодействующую с торцовой поверхностью скольжения неподвижной втулки, и каналы подведения прокачиваемой насосным агрегатом среды к указанным поверхностям скольжения, неподвижная полая цилиндрическая втулка выполнена из антифрикционного графита с коэффициентом теплового расширения, большим коэффициента теплового расширения карбида кремния, а каналы подведения прокачиваемой насосным агрегатом среды к поверхностям скольжения представляют собой Г-образные канавки радиусного профиля, стойки и полки которых выполнены соответственно на внутренней и торцевой поверхностях скольжения неподвижной полой цилиндрической втулки так, что плоскость симметрии каждой из упомянутых Г-образных канавок является диаметральной плоскостью неподвижной полой цилиндрической втулки, при этом марка антифрикционного графита и геометрические параметры радиусного профиля Г-образных канавок подбираются с соблюдением условия: L/L=λ/λ±0…40%. Технический результат - повышение надежности подшипникового узла. 5 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 200 208 U1 (51) МПК ...

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19-01-2012 дата публикации

Hydrodynamic bearing assembly and motor having the same

Номер: US20120013213A1
Автор: Jin San Kim
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

There is provided a hydrodynamic bearing assembly and a motor having the same. The hydrodynamic bearing assembly includes a sleeve having a shaft inserted thereinto; a hub base coupled to an upper portion of the shaft and rotating together with the shaft; a stopper plate fixedly coupled to an upper surface of the sleeve and preventing the shaft from lifting while the shaft rotates; and a thrust dynamic pressure generating groove formed on at least one of an upper surface of the stopper plate and a lower surface of the hub base corresponding thereto.

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Fluid dynamic bearing motor including molded plastic

Номер: US20120027326A1
Принадлежит: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC

A fluid dynamic bearing motor and method are described, wherein motor components, including complex shaped motor components, are molded of plastic. The molding ensures form control and dimensional control thereby accomplishing design requirements, and eliminating or reducing component costs and component machining. The mold can be shaped to form various motor geometries, thereby eliminating the need for multiple component assembly and related assembly costs. In an aspect, a plastic integral motor hub is formed by injection molding. Alternatively, a plastic motor hub is affixed to a metal sleeve. In another aspect, fluid containment structures are molded into the motor component, reducing the number of components as compared with machined metal components. In a further aspect, bearing structures such as grooves are molded into the motor component, thereby eliminating processes such as electrochemical machining. In yet a further aspect, a plastic hub faces a thrustplate, reducing expensive sleeve machining.

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23-02-2012 дата публикации

Hydrodynamic bearing assembly and motor including the same

Номер: US20120043842A1
Автор: Tae Young Choi
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

Disclosed are a hydrodynamic bearing assembly and a motor including the same. The hydrodynamic bearing assembly may include a sleeve supporting a shaft to allow a top portion of the shaft to be protruded upwardly in an axial direction and including a coupling part of which a bottom end is protrusively formed, a base cover coupled with a bottom of the sleeve in the axial direction while maintaining a gap therebetween, and support part formed at an outer end portion of the base cover and formed to be protruded in the axial direction such that an outer peripheral surface thereof is in contact with and coupled to an inner peripheral surface of the coupling part of the sleeve.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Electric motors and generators with opposing non-contact piezoelectric bearing supports

Номер: US20120049679A1
Принадлежит: Discovery Technology International Inc

Electric motors and generators, in which a non-contact ultrasonic suspension of the rotor of the electric motor, are provided. The non-contact ultrasonic suspension is achieved by the formation of an elevated-pressure gaseous microfilm between conjugated surfaces of saddle-resonators and trunnions of a bearing system.

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29-03-2012 дата публикации

Fluid bearing device

Номер: US20120073138A1
Автор: Kenji Ito
Принадлежит: Individual

Disclosed is a fluid bearing device in which a high adhesive strength is ensured in fixing another member by adhesion to a resin housing. A bearing sleeve is secured in position inside the resin housing, and a shaft member is radially supported in a non-contact fashion by a dynamic pressure action of lubricant generated in a radial bearing clearance between the shaft member and the bearing sleeve. A metal bracket for mounting the stator coil of a motor is fixed by adhesion to the outer periphery of the housing, in which the adhesion portion of the outer periphery of the housing to be fixed to the bracket is roughened, setting the surface roughness to 0.5 μmRa to 2.0 μmRa.

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19-04-2012 дата публикации

Rotating apparatus capable of improving the rotation reliability even after having been downsized, and method for manufacturing the rotating apparatus

Номер: US20120093446A1
Принадлежит: Alphana Technology Co Ltd

A disk drive device includes a base plate, a hub, and a bearing unit. The bearing unit includes an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, a shaft, a radial dynamic pressure groove, and a lubricant agent. In the joined portion of the outer sleeve and the hub, there are formed a recessed portion, which is a binding region, where the outer sleeve and the hub are joined together with a hardening resin present between the outer sleeve and the hub and a tilt preventing portion, provided on both the sides of the recessed portion in the axial direction of the outer, which is a raised region that forms a portion narrower than a gap, between the outer sleeve and the hub, corresponding to the recessed portion.

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Anisotropic bearing supports for turbochargers

Номер: US20120121446A1
Принадлежит: Honeywell International Inc

An exemplary anisotropic member supports a semi-floating bearing in a bore and can reduce non-synchronous vibration of the bearing in the bore. An anisotropic member can include an annular body configured to receive a semi-floating bearing and to space the bearing a distance from a bore surface and can be configured to impart anisotropic stiffness and damping terms to the semi-floating bearing when positioned in the bore. Such a member is suitable for use in a rotating assembly for a turbocharger where the bearing may be a semi-floating bearing. Various exemplary members, bearings, housings, assemblies, etc., are disclosed.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Slide bearing, slide bearing unit with same, and motor with the bearing unit

Номер: US20120133226A1
Принадлежит: NTN Corp

Provided is a bearing capable of satisfying demands for cost reduction and further quietness, and stably maintaining high support accuracy. A sliding bearing ( 4 ) includes an inner member ( 5 ) having a mounting surface ( 9 ) with respect to a rotary shaft ( 2 ), and an outer member ( 6 ) being arranged on a radially outer side of the inner member ( 5 ). A radial bearing gap is formed between an outer peripheral surface ( 5 a 1 ) of the inner member ( 5 ) and an inner peripheral surface ( 7 a 1 ) of the outer member ( 6 ), and a lubricating oil is interposed in the radial bearing gap. Further, between the inner member ( 5 ) and the outer member ( 6 ), sealing gaps (S, S) for maintaining an oil level of the lubricating oil on both axial sides of the radial bearing gap are formed. At least a part of the mounting surface ( 9 ) of the inner member ( 5 ) is made of a metal.

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30-08-2012 дата публикации

Hydrodynamic bearing assembly and motor including the same

Номер: US20120217832A1
Автор: Won Ki Park, Young Tae Kim
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

Disclosed herein are a hydrodynamic bearing assembly and a motor including the same. The hydrodynamic bearing assembly includes: a sleeve supporting a shaft; and a sleeve housing combined with the sleeve to prevent the leakage of oil; and at least one stepped part formed on at least one of the sleeve and the sleeve housing in order to align an axis of the sleeve with an axis of the shaft and provide a bonding space with the sleeve therebetween.

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

Electric submersible pump floating ring bearing and method to assemble same

Номер: US20120224985A1
Автор: Michael A. Forsberg
Принадлежит: Baker Hughes Inc

A floating ring bearing for an electric submersible pump (ESP) assembly disposable within a cased wellbore and a method to assemble the same are disclosed. The ESP assembly includes a motor, a pump, and a shaft coupling the pump to the pump motor. One or more floating ring bearings are disposed within the motor and the pump, each floating ring bearing circumscribing the shaft to radially support the shaft. A floating ring is disposed within each floating ring bearing. The floating ring circumscribes the shaft so that the floating ring rotates about the shaft in response to rotation of the shaft.

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

Spindle motor and storage disk drive

Номер: US20120243397A1
Принадлежит: Nidec Corp

A spindle motor includes a stationary portion and a rotating portion including a seal defining portion. The stationary portion includes a shaft portion, an annular member fixed to an upper portion of the shaft portion in, for example, a tight-fitting condition, and a cap member. A radially inner end portion of the cap member is fixed to each of the shaft portion and the annular member preferably through, for example, an adhesive. An upper seal portion, in which a surface of a lubricating oil is arranged, is defined in an upper seal gap defined between an outer circumferential surface of the annular member and an inner circumferential surface of the seal defining portion. The cap member is arranged to cover an upper side of the upper seal portion.

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27-09-2012 дата публикации

Fluid dynamic bearing device

Номер: US20120243813A1
Принадлежит: NTN Corp

Provided is a fluid dynamic bearing device which has excellent moment rigidity and an improved working efficiency in assembling and parts control, and in which a bearing sleeve can be easily manufactured. A plurality of bearing sleeves are axially disposed in the fluid dynamic bearing device. The bearing sleeves ( 3, 4 ) are formed with different axial lengths from each other.

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04-10-2012 дата публикации

Motor and storage disk drive

Номер: US20120250183A1
Принадлежит: Nidec Corp

A motor includes a stationary portion and a rotating portion. The rotating portion includes a sleeve portion including one communicating hole arranged to extend completely there through from an upper surface to a lower surface thereof, and a cover portion including a hole portion. The axial extension range of the hole portion is arranged to overlap with the axial extension range of the communicating hole in a radial direction. A center of the hole portion is arranged on a plane including a central axis and a center of the communicating hole. The communicating hole and the hole portion are arranged on opposite sides of the central axis. The following inequality is satisfied: V 2 <(σ 1 /σ 2 )·V 1 , where σ 1 is the density of the sleeve portion, V 1 is the volume of the communicating hole, σ 2 is the density of the cover portion, and V 2 is the volume of the hole portion.

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08-11-2012 дата публикации

Foil thrust bearing applicable to high speed machining center

Номер: US20120281936A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A foil thrust bearing applicable to high speed machining and grinding machines for machining microscopic features. Top foil segments are circumferentially spaced relative to a rotating runner for engagement by the runner when the bearing is mounted to bearingly support runner rotation. Bump foil segments underlie and support and engage the top foil segments respectively. A thrust plate supports and engages the bump foil segments. Each top foil segment and each bump foil segment is secured only along an edge portion which is trailing relative to the runner rotation leaving an edge which is leading relative to runner rotation and a pair of side edges unsecured. Each bump foil segment includes tabs separated by slots extending from the leading edge at least partially to the secured edge portion. Each bump foil tab has substantially parallel ridges separated by flats.

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13-12-2012 дата публикации

Spindle motor

Номер: US20120314983A1
Автор: Ju Ho Kim
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

Disclosed herein is a spindle motor including: a shaft; a sleeve supporting the shaft; a hub including the shaft coupled to the center of rotation thereof; a sealing member including an operating fluid provided between the shaft and the sleeve and formed to be spaced apart from an outer peripheral surface of the sleeve; an oil sealing part including an oil interface formed between an inner peripheral surface of the sealing member and the outer peripheral surface of the sleeve facing each other, and a sealing surface layer formed on an outer side of the oil interface. The sealing surface layer is formed from an inner side of the oil interface formed in the oil sealing part of a fluid dynamic pressure bearing part toward the outer side thereof, thereby making it possible to improve an oil sealing effect in the oil interface.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Bearing apparatus, spindle motor, and disk drive apparatus

Номер: US20120326543A1
Принадлежит: Nidec Corp

A bearing apparatus includes a stationary shaft, a first annular member, and a rotating member. The rotating member includes a first inner circumferential surface arranged opposite to the outer circumferential surface of the stationary shaft, and a second inner circumferential surface arranged opposite to an outer circumferential surface of the first annular member. A lubricating oil is arranged in a gap between a surface of a stationary member and the rotating member. On an upper side of an upper surface of the lubricating oil, the first annular member and the rotating member are arranged radially opposite to each other with a slight gap defined therebetween, so that a labyrinth seal is defined. The labyrinth seal and a fixing range over which the stationary shaft and the first annular member are fixed to each other are arranged to overlap with each other in a radial direction.

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03-01-2013 дата публикации

Fan

Номер: US20130004351A1
Принадлежит: Nidec Corp

A fan includes a motor and an impeller. The motor includes a stationary portion and a rotating portion rotatably supported by the stationary portion. The stationary portion includes a stator and a bearing portion arranged inside of the stator. The rotating portion includes a rotor magnet arranged radially outside the stator; a shaft inserted in the bearing portion, and having an upper portion fixed to the impeller directly or through one or more members; and a thrust portion arranged axially opposite the bearing portion, and including an annular surface arranged around the shaft.

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10-01-2013 дата публикации

Spindle motor

Номер: US20130009500A1
Автор: Dong Hyun Lee
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

There is provided a spindle motor including: a sleeve including a shaft rotatably mounted therein and a circulation hole formed therein; and a cover member mounted on a lower end portion of the sleeve and including an opening/closing part opening and closing the circulation hole.

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07-02-2013 дата публикации

Spindle motor

Номер: US20130033137A1
Автор: Chang Jo Yu
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

A spindle motor including: a lower thrust member fixedly coupled to a base member; a shaft fixedly coupled to at least one of the lower thrust member and the base member; a sleeve disposed on an upper portion of the lower thrust member and rotatably installed on the shaft; a rotor hub coupled to the sleeve to thereby rotate together with the sleeve; an upper thrust member fixedly coupled to an upper end portion of the shaft and forming a liquid-vapor interface together with the sleeve; and a cover member fixedly coupled to the shaft so as to be disposed on an upper portion of the upper thrust member, wherein the upper thrust member includes a stepped jaw part having a lower surface supported by an upper surface of the shaft and an upper surface pressed by the cover member, so as to increase coupling strength with the shaft.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Lubrication of screw machines

Номер: US20130052072A1
Принадлежит: City University of London

A screw machine for use with a working fluid with a liquid phase present comprises rotors having meshed, lubricated helical formations. The rotors have an ‘N’ profile as disclosed in WO 97/43550. In use, lubrication of the helical formations of the rotors and optionally of the rotor bearings is achieved substantially exclusively with the liquid phase of the working fluid.

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28-02-2013 дата публикации

Journal bearing for use in epicyclical gearbox and method of facilitating hydrodynamic oil flow in the journal bearing

Номер: US20130053202A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A journal bearing for use in an epicyclical gearbox including a non-circular shaped journal pin and a journal bearing body into which the non-circular shaped journal pin is disposed. The non-circular shaped journal pin configured to mimic the shape of the non-cylindrical shaped journal bearing body at least at a high pressure point exerted upon the non-cylindrical shaped journal bearing body during a high pressure event, thereby permitting a free flow of a lubricating fluid there between the non-circular shaped journal pin and the journal bearing body during the high pressure event. An epicyclical gearbox including the journal bearing and method of facilitating a hydrodynamic oil flow in the planet gear journal bearing.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus for fluid recirculation

Номер: US20130064485A1
Принадлежит: SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC

A system, method and means is provided for withstanding mechanical shock for use with fluid dynamic bearings. A sealing system is provided that withstands 1000 G shock events. In an aspect, a grooved pumping seal employed between a thrust plate and a shield, a thrust plate having spiral grooves, a fluid recirculation passageway, and a reservoir creates an asymmetric pressure gradient. In an aspect, fluid is retained and air is purged utilizing an enlarged fluid reservoir, axial channels and an angled fill hole. In an aspect, a shaft is attached to a top cover supplying radial stiffness, and an enlarged single-sided thrust plate improves dynamic parallelism.

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04-04-2013 дата публикации

Spindle motor

Номер: US20130082555A1
Автор: Duck Young Kim
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

Disclosed herein is a spindle motor in which oil sealing parts are surface-treated stepwise with respect to oil used as a fluid dynamic bearing, such that sealing of the oil sealing part is enhanced, thereby preventing scattering, or the like, of the oil. According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, oil contact surfaces are surface-treated stepwise in the direction from the inner side of the oil interface formed in the oil sealing part of a fluid dynamic bearing part toward the outer side thereof, thereby making it possible to enhance maintenance of the oil interface.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

SLIDING MEMBER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130089282A1
Принадлежит:

A hemispherical shoe (sliding member) has a flat sliding surface , which is quenched to form a quenched portion . A part of the quenched sliding surface is partially annealed to form an annealed portion . When an oil film pressure acts on the sliding surface , the annealed portion is deformed by pressure so that the surface thereof has a concave portion A. In the annealed portion , a remaining quenched portion may remain at the center part thereof. 1. A sliding member having a sliding surface slidable relative to a counterpart material , wherein at least the sliding surface of the sliding member is quenched so that a quenched portion is formed , a part of the quenched sliding surface is partially annealed so that an annealed portion is formed , and the annealed portion is deformable by pressure so as to have a concave surface when an oil film pressure acts on the sliding surface.2. The sliding member according to claim 1 , wherein the surface of the quenched portion and the surface of the annealed portion are formed to be flat and the entire sliding surface having the quenched portion and annealed portion formed thereon are formed to be flat.3. The sliding member according to claim 1 , wherein the surface of the quenched portion is formed to be flat and the surface of the annealed portion is formed in a concave shape.4. The sliding member according to claim 1 , wherein a quenched portion remains at a center part of the annealed portion.5. The sliding member according to claim 4 , wherein the surface of the remaining quenched portion remaining at the center part of the annealed portion is formed to be flat.6. The sliding member according to claim 4 , wherein the surface of the remaining quenched portion remaining at the center part of the annealed portion is formed in a concave shape.7. The sliding member according to claim 4 , wherein the surface of the remaining quenched portion remaining at the center part of the annealed portion is formed in a convex shape.8. The ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Spindle motor

Номер: US20130099625A1
Автор: Jin San Kim
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

Disclosed herein is a spindle motor including: a shaft forming a rotation center of the motor; a sleeve receiving the shaft therein and rotatably supporting the shaft; a thrust plate protruding in a direction vertical to an axial direction of the shaft and coupled to an upper end portion of the sleeve in the axial direction; and a stopper including a first plate covering an upper end surface of the thrust plate in the axial direction and a second plate bent from one side end of the first plate in a downward axial direction. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a bent stopper is coupled to one side end of a thrust plate of the spindle motor using a fluid dynamic pressure bearing, thereby making it possible to secure a double or more storage space of oil which is an operating fluid.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

THREE-LAYER COMPOSITE SELF-LUBRICATING SLIDING BEARING WITH MODIFIED POLYIMIDE ANTI-WEAR LAYER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Номер: US20130108195A1
Автор: LU Zhongquan, SUN Zhihua

A three-layer composite self-lubricating sliding bearing with modified polyimide anti-wear layer, wherein a porous spherical bronze powder layer is sintered on a surface of a steel plate, characterized in that a self-lubricating sliding bearing sheet is formed by covering the porous spherical bronze powder layer with a modified polyimide anti-wear material layer, and then the self-lubricating sliding bearing sheet is manufactured into an article of sleeve-shaped sliding bearing or bearing bush or thrust washer or sliding-board or friction disc or ball seat structural part according to conventional processes. The process for manufacturing includes: preparation of a modified polyimide paste; sintering of spherical copper powder; preparation; coating; sintering of the modified polyimide; finish rolling; cutting and forming. The product possesses excellent performances of high stiffness, high strength, high-temperature resistance, and lead-free, and is especially applicable for the sliding bearings with heavy loading, variable loading and high PV value. 1. A three-layer composite self-lubricating sliding bearing with modified polyimide anti-wear layer , wherein a porous spherical bronze powder layer is sintered on a surface of a steel plate , characterized in that a self-lubricating sliding bearing sheet is formed by covering the porous spherical bronze powder layer with a modified polyimide anti-wear material layer , and then the self-lubricating sliding bearing sheet is manufactured into an article of sleeve-shaped sliding bearing or bearing bush or thrust washer or sliding-board or friction disc or ball seat structural part according to conventional processes.2. The three-layer composite self-lubricating sliding bearing with modified polyimide anti-wear layer according to claim 1 , characterized in that the raw materials of said modified polyimide anti-wear material include by weight percentage of: 10 to 30% of polytetrafluoroethylene claim 1 , 5 to 12% of molybdenum ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

BEARING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130108197A1
Принадлежит: TAIHO KOGYO CO., LTD.

In a bearing apparatus provided herein a hard steel shaft is an opposite shaft of an Al—Sn—Si based alloy plain bearing. Its wear resistance is enhanced. The bearing apparatus comprises a steel shaft having hardness of Hv 500 or more at least on a surface thereof, and a plain bearing. The plain bearing is formed of an aluminum alloy containing 2 to 10 mass % of Si, 8 to 18 mass % Sn, and the balance being Al and unavoidable impurities, wherein the volume of Sn phase is 50% or more of the volume of the Si particles(the average particle diameter of Si of the aluminum alloy is 4 to 10 μm). The aluminum alloy has a hardness of Hv 45 or more. 15.-. (canceled)6. A bearing apparatus characterized by comprising a combination of a steel shaft having hardness of Hv 500 or more at least on a surface thereof , and a plain bearing , wherein the plain bearing is formed of an aluminum alloy containing 2 to 10 mass % of Si , 8 to 18 mass % Sn , and the balance being Al and unavoidable impurities , having a hardness of Hv 45 or more , wherein the average particle diameter of Si of the aluminum alloy is 4 to 10 and the volume of Sn phase is 50% or more of the volume of the Si particles.7. A bearing apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein the aluminum alloy further contains 3 mass % or less in total of at least one of Cu claim 6 , Mg and Zn claim 6 , 0.5 mass % or less in total of at least one of Cr claim 6 , Zr claim 6 , Mn claim 6 , V and Sc claim 6 , and 0.5 mass % or less of Fe claim 6 , Ti claim 6 , B as inevitable impurities.8. A bearing apparatus according to or claim 6 , wherein said plain bearing is a clad material of said aluminum-alloy pressure bonded by cold rolling with carbon steel.9. A bearing apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein said carbon steel is a low-carbon steel sheet.10. A bearing apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein the aluminum-based alloy having said composition is continuously cast claim 8 , the resultant continuously cast sheet is cold rolled and ...

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Bearing assembly and motor including the same

Номер: US20130113315A1
Автор: Han Byul Kim
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

There is provided a bearing assembly including: a sleeve supporting a shaft; a base cover coupled to the sleeve by press-fitting and closing a lower portion of the sleeve; and at least one deformation prevention part formed to be depressed from an outer peripheral surface of the base cover in an inner diameter direction and preventing deformation of the base cover when the base cover is press-fitted into the sleeve.

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Shaft Penetration of a Housing of an Internal Combustion Engine and Bearing of a Shaft Penetration

Номер: US20130114920A1
Автор: Korn Alexander
Принадлежит: MANN+HUMMEL GMBH

A shaft penetration of a housing has a bearing receptacle arranged in the wall of the housing. A bearing is coaxially inserted into the bearing receptacle in an insertion direction. At least one claw is disposed on the bearing and the at least one claw extends at a slant to a central axis of the bearing past a radial outer circumferential side of the bearing and has a free end. The free end of the at least one claw is hooked in a direction opposite to the insertion direction in a radial inner circumferential side of the bearing receptacle. 1. A shaft penetration of a housing , the shaft penetration comprising:a bearing receptacle arranged in a wall of the housing;a bearing coaxially inserted into the bearing receptacle in an insertion direction;at least one claw disposed on the bearing, the at least one claw extending at a slant angle relative to a central axis of the bearing past a radial outer circumferential side of the bearing and having a free end;the free end of the at least one claw hooked extending in a direction opposite to the insertion direction in a radial inner circumferential side of the bearing receptacle;a claw ring with an annular support section, wherein one or more of the at least one claw are disposed on the annular support section, wherein the claw ring is fixedly connected to the bearing;wherein the at least one claw ring is integral with and unitary with the bearing as a one-piece component;wherein the at least one claw and/or the claw ring are molded together with the bearing or overmolded onto the bearing.2. The shaft penetration according to claim 1 , wherein the annular support section comprises a plurality of counter hooks claim 1 , wherein the counter hooks are positioned relative to a center axis of the support section on a side of the support section opposite to the claws claim 1 , respectively.3. The shaft penetration according to claim 2 , wherein the counter hooks are comprised of metal.4. The shaft penetration according to claim 1 ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Hydrodynamic bearing assembly and motor including the same

Номер: US20130127273A1
Автор: Ta Kyoung Lee
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

There are provided a hydrodynamic bearing assembly and a motor including the same. The hydrodynamic bearing assembly includes: a sleeve having a shaft hole into which a shaft is rotatably inserted; and a hub fixed to an upper end of the shaft and extended in an outer radial direction, wherein an upper surface of the sleeve and a lower surface of the hub have an oil interface formed therebetween to seal oil.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

SLOTTED BEARINGS WITH WEAR-RESISTANT TREATMENTS FOR GEARBOX MOUNTING IN A GEARED TURBOFAN ENGINE

Номер: US20130160604A1
Автор: MCNEIL Scott
Принадлежит: ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA, INC.

A load slot bearing system for a mounting system for a gearbox on a geared turbofan engine includes a load slot bearing assembly having a cobalt alloy inner member and a precipitation-hardenable alloy outer member. The inner member defines an outer engagement surface and the outer member defines an inner engagement surface slidably and rotatably engaged with the inner engagement surface. One of the outer engagement surface or the inner engagement surface has boron diffused therein. The load slot bearing system includes first and second slots extending inward from a face defined by the outer member, the second slot being positioned generally diametrically opposite the first slot. A first element is located in the bore of the inner member of the load slot bearing assembly and is connected to the inner member. A second element is connected to the outer member of the load slot bearing assembly. 1. A load slot bearing system for a mounting system for a gearbox on a geared turbofan engine , the load slot bearing assembly comprising: an inner member comprising a cobalt alloy and having a spherical outer diameter and a bore extending at least partway therethrough, the spherical outer diameter defining an outer engagement surface;', 'an outer member comprising a precipitation-hardenable alloy and having a spherical inner diameter defining an inner engagement surface and positioned on the outer engagement surface of the inner member and contoured to a shape complementary to the outer engagement surface of the inner member such that the outer engagement surface of the inner member is slidably and rotatably engaged with the inner engagement surface of the outer member;', 'wherein at least one of the outer engagement surface of the inner member or the inner engagement surface of the outer member has boron diffused therein.', 'a first slot extending inward from a face defined by the outer member;', 'a second slot extending inward from the face defined by the outer member, the ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Hydrodynamic bearing assembly and spindle motor including the same

Номер: US20130162080A1
Автор: Chang Jo Yu
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

There are provided a hydrodynamic bearing assembly and a motor including the same. The hydrodynamic bearing assembly includes: a sleeve supporting a shaft and forming a bearing clearance filled with a lubricating fluid; a housing enclosing an outer peripheral surface of the sleeve and including a flange part formed in an upper end portion thereof and extended outwardly; a rotor hub coupled to an upper end portion of the shaft and including an extension wall part extended to be disposed outwardly of the housing; a stopper member fixed to the extension wall part while being disposed under the flange part of the housing, and forming, together with an outer peripheral surface of the housing, a space in which a liquid-vapor interface is formed; and a cover member coupled to a lower end portion of the housing. The sleeve and the housing include first and second circulation holes formed therebetween.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

HALVED SLIDING BEARING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

Номер: US20130163904A1
Принадлежит: DAIDO METAL COMPANY LTD.

A halved sliding bearing () has a recess () formed in a circumferential direction from an outer peripheral edge of a mating surface () of a semi-cylindrical bearing main body (). To prevent formation of a burr to an inside of the recess () during formation of the mating surface (), an entirety of at least one edge segment of a peripheral edge of the recess () opening on a circumferential end surface of a semi-cylindrical member () as an unprocessed body of the bearing main body (), the at least one edge segment intersecting with an axial direction of the member (), is chamfered. The mating surface is formed by cutting the circumferential end surface such that a cutting blade () firstly reaches the chamfered edge in the peripheral edge of the recess (). Thus, the bearing main body is produced. 1. A method for manufacturing a semi-cylindrical halved sliding bearing , which has a recess formed in a circumferential direction from an outer peripheral edge of a mating surface of a bearing main body of the halved sliding bearing , the method comprising the steps of:preparing a semi-cylindrical member as an unprocessed body of the bearing main body, wherein the recess opens on a circumferential end surface of the member, wherein at least one edge segment of a peripheral edge of the recess intersects with an axial direction of the member, and wherein an entirety of the at least one edge segment is chamfered; andforming the mating surface by cutting the circumferential end surface such that a cutting blade firstly reaches the chamfered edge segment in the peripheral edge of the recess, thereby producing the bearing main body.2. The manufacturing method according to claim 1 , wherein the preparing the member includes the steps of:forming the recess in the circumferential direction from the outer peripheral edge of the circumferential end surface of the member; andchamfering the peripheral edge of the recess, which opens on the circumferential end surface, after the forming the ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Angled bearing assembly

Номер: US20130170778A1
Принадлежит: Scientific Drilling International Inc

A bearing assembly includes a first race having a first set recesses disposed on an upper surface thereof. Wherein a first set of bearing elements are disposed within the first set of recesses and the first set of bearing elements extend upwardly from the first set of recesses at an inclination relative to a vertical axis of the first race. A second race having a second set of recesses disposed on an upper surface thereof. A second set of bearing elements are disposed within the second set of recesses and the second set of bearing elements extend upwardly from the second set of recesses at an inclination relative to a vertical axis of the second race.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

Miniature Lubricating Assembly

Номер: US20130177268A1
Принадлежит: NEWCERA TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

A miniature lubricating assembly is formed by coupling at least two units together in an axially abutting manner. Each unit has two connection portions on two opposite ends and a mounting portion on a largest outer peripheral surface. The connection portions between two adjacent units form a pair of interfaces with complementary shapes so as to couple tightly with each other. The mounting portion is securely encased in an inner wall surface of a chamber located at each end of a motor housing. At least one groove and a plurality of notches formed on at least one of the connection portions between two adjacent units. The notches communicate with the groove and an axle hole. In the assembly, the groove forms at least one storage chamber to store lubricating media, and the notches form at least one set of passages communicating with the storage chamber and an axial hole. 1. A miniature lubricating assembly , comprising at least two units being axially coupled together with one of the unit abutting against another adjacent unit to form the miniature lubricating assembly , each unit including two opposite ends formed respectively a connection portion to be closely contacted and connected with another adjacent unit therebetween , the connection portions between two adjacent units of the miniature lubricating assembly forming a pair of interfaces with complementary shapes so as to couple tightly with each other , and a largest outer peripheral surface of the unit formed a mounting portion to allow the miniature lubricating assembly to be fixedly encased in an inner wall surface of a jutting chamber located at a center of each of two ends of a motor housing , each unit further containing an axle hole axially run through the two opposite ends thereof , the axle holes of the at least two units forming an axial hole of the miniature lubricating assembly for insertion of a spinning shaft to be supported and lubricated by the miniature lubricating assembly;wherein the miniature ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

SLIDING BEARING

Номер: US20130216162A1
Принадлежит:

A sliding bearing includes a center portion and end portions on a bearing surface Convexo-concave portions are respectively formed in the center portion and the end portions. The average height of the vertexes of convex portions A in the center portion is set smaller than the average height of the vertexes of convex portions B in the end portions. Average height Lof the convexo-concave portion A in the center portion and average height Lof the convexo-concave portions B in the end portions are set to the same height. The center portion may be formed flat. 1. A sliding bearing comprising a center portion and end portions on a bearing surface , characterized in thatconvexo-concave portions are respectively formed in the center portion and the end portions, the average height of vertexes of convex portions in the center portion is set smaller than the average height of vertexes of convex portions in the end portions, and the average height of the convexo-concave portion in the center portion and the average height of the convexo-concave portions in the end portions are set to same height.2. A sliding bearing comprising a center portion and end portions on a bearing surface , characterized in thata surface of the center portion is formed flat, convexo-concave portions are formed in the end portions, the surface height of the center portion is set smaller than the average height of vertexes of convex portions in the end portions, and the height of the surface in the center portion and the average height of the convexo-concave portions in the end portions are set to the same height.3. The sliding bearing according to claim 1 , characterized in that the bearing surface of the sliding bearing is a journal bearing surface formed on an inner surface of a cylindrical member claim 1 , and both ends of the journal bearing surface are the end portions.4. The sliding bearing according to claim 1 , characterized in that the bearing surface of the sliding bearing is a thrust bearing ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Bearing assembly and motor including the same

Номер: US20130221782A1
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

There are provided a bearing assembly and a motor including the same capable of securing shaft system reliability while maintaining motor slimness. The bearing assembly includes a sleeve supporting a shaft via oil; and a sleeve holder having the sleeve inserted thereinto and fixedly supporting the sleeve, wherein an upper end of the sleeve is protruded from the sleeve holder to be higher than an upper end of the sleeve holder in an upward axial direction.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Fluid dynamic bearing apparatus, spindle motor, and disk drive apparatus

Номер: US20130243356A1
Принадлежит: Nidec Corp, SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC

A fluid dynamic bearing apparatus includes a first minute gap, a second minute gap, a third minute gap, a fourth minute gap, and a fifth minute gap. A flow of a lubricating oil from the fifth minute gap to the fourth minute gap is caused by a plurality of dynamic pressure generating grooves arranged within the fluid dynamic bearing apparatus. This flow causes air bubbles mixed in the lubricating oil within the fifth minute gap to flow toward the third minute gap and be discharged to an outside through the third minute gap. The fluid dynamic bearing apparatus further includes a plurality of dynamic pressure generating grooves and an all around groove.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

BEARING DEVICE FOR BEAUTY ROLLER/HEALTH ROLLER, AND BEAUTY ROLLER/HEALTH ROLLER

Номер: US20130245509A1
Принадлежит:

Provided is a bearing device for a beauty/health roller which presents no risk of bathwater or bathtub contamination, is hygienic, is less heavy than conventional ball bearings, is devoid of roller rattle, and exhibits a small rotational resistance of the rollers, and to provide the beauty/health roller having this bearing device. A bearing device for a beauty/health roller is used in a beauty/health roller having a grippable body and a roller arranged at the end portion of the body, and rotatably supports the roller on a supporting shaft provided to the end portion of the body. The bearing device comprises a radial bearing into which the supporting shaft is fitted and which rotatably supports the roller on the supporting shaft ; a thrust bearing arranged toward one end face of the radial bearing and a preload-applying member interposed between the radial bearing and the thrust bearing The radial bearing and the thrust bearing are slider bearings obtained by being molded from different resin compositions. 1. A bearing device for a beauty/health roller having a grippable main unit and a roller arranged at an end portion of the main unit , the bearing device rotatably supporting the roller on a support shaft provided to an end portion of the main unit ,the bearing device characterized in comprising: a radial bearing into which the support shaft is fitted, the radial bearing rotatably supporting the roller on the support shaft;a thrust bearing arranged toward one end face of the radial bearing; and a preload-applying member interposed between the radial bearing and the thrust bearing; andeach of the radial bearing and the thrust bearing is slider bearing obtained by being molded from a resin composition.2. The bearing device for a beauty/health roller of claim 1 , characterized in that the radial bearing is electroconductive.3. The bearing device for a beauty/health roller of claim 1 , characterized in that the preload-applying member is an elastic ring comprising a ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Hydraulic Machine Having a Sliding Bearing Having a Bearing Element

Номер: US20130251295A1
Автор: Gaisser Gerd
Принадлежит: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH

A bearing element for a sliding bearing is configured to support a drive shaft of a hydraulic machine. The bearing element is connected to the drive shaft so as to prevent relative rotation and has an outer annular surface configured to provide sliding support. A supporting web is formed between a location at which the bearing element is fixed to the drive shaft and the outer annular surface. The supporting web is elastically deformable to compensate for deflection of the drive shaft and/or an alignment error of sliding bearings of the drive shaft. A sliding bearing has a bearing element of this kind, and a hydraulic machine has at least one sliding bearing of this kind. 1. A bearing element comprising:an inner annular surface fixedly coupled to a drive shaft;a supporting web configured to deform elastically; andan outer annular surface coupled to the inner annular surface by the supporting web, the outer annular surface configured to provide a radial sliding surface and to slide in a bearing receptacle.2. The bearing element of claim 1 , wherein:the supporting web is ring-shaped; andthe inner annular surfaces and the outer annular surfaces are cylindrical.3. The bearing element of claim 1 , wherein:the bearing element is integrally formed; andthe supporting web is formed by an annular recess in an end of the bearing element between the inner annular surface and the outer annular surface.4. The bearing element of claim 3 , further comprising a face which faces away from the annular recess and is configured to provide an axial sliding surface.5. The bearing element of claim 3 , wherein:the annular recess has an approximately frustoconical cross section in a section plane extending approximately along a longitudinal axis; andthe cross section tapers toward a face which faces away from the annular recess.6. The bearing element of claim 4 , wherein:the annular recess forms a sleeve-shaped outer section which includes the outer annular surface; andthe axial sliding ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

Rotating device and manufacturing method thereof

Номер: US20130279043A1

A rotating device includes a shaft body that includes a lower rod and an upper rod formed with a retainer hole encircling a part of the lower rod and fixing the lower rod, a bearing body including a shaft encircling member that encircles the shaft body, and freely rotatable relative to the shaft body, a radial dynamic pressure generating groove which is provided in either one of the shaft body and the bearing body and which generates dynamic pressure in a radial direction, a thrust dynamic pressure generating groove which is provided in either one of the shaft body and the bearing body and which generates dynamic pressure in a thrust direction, and a lubrication medium present in a gap between the shaft body and the bearing body.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR TORQUE SENSORS HAVING SUPPORTING GUIDANCE OF THE STATOR, AND TORQUE SENSOR

Номер: US20130294715A1
Принадлежит: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG

The invention relates to a bearing arrangement, in particular for sensor arrangements, comprising a first bearing part and a second bearing part, which are designed and arranged so as to be movable relative to each other and which touch each other at least partially in the course of said relative motion. The first bearing part is guided on at least one first running surface of the second bearing part, and the first running surface of the second bearing part has a recess, in which at least one ridge is formed, wherein the arrangement of the ridge in the recess does not influence the relative motion between the first bearing part and the second bearing part. 115.-. (canceled)16. A bearing arrangement , in particular for sensor arrangements , comprising a first bearing part and a second bearing part , which are designed and arranged so as to be movable relative to one another and which touch one another at least partially in the course of said relative motion , wherein the first bearing part is guided on at least one first running surface of the second bearing part , wherein the first running surface of the second bearing part has a recess , in which at least one ridge is formed , the arrangement of which in the recess does not influence the relative motion between the first bearing part and the second bearing part.17. The bearing arrangement as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the first bearing part has a supporting element which is only ever guided in one running surface segment claim 16 , at least by the first running surface of the second bearing part.18. The bearing arrangement as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the second bearing part has at least one additional claim 16 , second running surface along the first running surface claim 16 , wherein said two running surfaces are not arranged parallel to one another and wherein the first bearing part is guided by the first running surface and the additional claim 16 , second running surface and is supported in different ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Hydrodynamic bearing assembly and spindle motor including the same

Номер: US20130322792A1
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

There are provided a hydrodynamic bearing assembly and a spindle motor including the same. The hydrodynamic bearing assembly includes: a sleeve including a shaft hole to have a shaft rotatably installed therein; and a cover member covering the shaft hole at a lower portion of the shaft hole in an axial direction, wherein an inner surface of the sleeve is provided with depression parts depressed in an outer diameter direction between upper and lower portions of the sleeve and portions in which radial bearings are formed, such that the portions in which the radial bearings are formed are provided with bearing closure adhesion parts allowing the portions in which the radial bearings are formed to be closer to the shaft than portions other than the portions in which the radial bearings are formed.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

Spindle motor

Номер: US20130342061A1
Автор: Hyun Ho Shin
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

There is provided a spindle motor including a lower thrust member fixed to a base member; a shaft having a lower end portion fixed to the lower thrust member; a rotating member rotating around the shaft; an upper thrust member fixed to an upper end portion of the shaft and forming a bearing clearance together with the rotating member; and a cover member fixed to the upper thrust member.

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

FLUOROPOLYMER COATED ARTICLES

Номер: US20130344341A1
Принадлежит:

Provided is an article comprising a bearing, wherein the bearing has disposed upon it a fluoropolymer composition. The fluoropolymer composition comprises a fluoropolymer and a pH-dependent surfactant. 1. An article comprising a bearing , wherein the bearing has disposed upon it a fluoropolymer composition , the fluoropolymer composition comprising a fluoropolymer and a pH-dependent surfactant.2. The article of wherein the fluoropolymer composition further comprises a fluorinated emulsifier.3. The article of wherein the fluorinated emulsifier is present in an amount of less than about 0.02% by weight based on the weight of the fluoropolymer composition. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/420,108, filed Apr. 8, 2009, which is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/741,289, filed Apr. 27, 2007, the entirety of which is herein incorporated by reference.The present invention relates to a process of reducing the amount of fluorinated emulsifier in fluoropolymer dispersions using anion exchange resins in the presence of one or more pH-dependent surfactants. The invention also relates to fluoropolymer dispersions containing the pH-dependent surfactants but containing no or only low amounts of fluorinated emulsifiers, and to uses of these dispersions.Fluoropolymers, i.e. polymers having a fluorinated backbone, have been long known and used in a various applications because of their desirable properties such as heat resistance, chemical resistance, weatherability, UV-stability etc. Various fluoropolymers are for example described in “Modern Fluoropolymers”, edited by John Scheirs (ed), Wiley Science 1997. The fluoropolymers may have a partially fluorinated backbone, generally at least 40% by weight fluorinated, or a fully fluorinated backbone. Particular examples of fluoropolymers include polytetrafluoroethytene (PTFE), copolymers of tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) and hexafluoropropylene (HFP), typically referred to as FEP, perfluoroalkoxy ...

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02-01-2014 дата публикации

Fluid dynamic bearing assembly and spindle motor having the same, and method of assembling shaft and stopper

Номер: US20140001904A1
Автор: Ik Sun LEE
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

There are provided a fluid dynamic bearing assembly, a spindle motor having the same, and a method of assembling a shaft and a stopper, the fluid dynamic bearing assembly, including: a shaft, a sleeve rotatably supporting the shaft by fluid dynamic pressure, the shaft rotating relative thereto accordingly, and a stopper having a body inserted into a fixing recess provided on a lower portion of the shaft, and a flange provided to be protruded from a lower end of the body to an outer side thereof in a radial direction and caught by a lower end of the sleeve, wherein the stopper includes an air vent penetrating therethrough in an axial direction.

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Bearing apparatus, spindle motor, and disk drive apparatus

Номер: US20140010065A1
Принадлежит: Nidec Corp

A bearing apparatus includes a first cup portion defining a portion of a stationary portion of a bearing apparatus includes a first circular plate portion and a first cylindrical portion projecting downward from an outer edge portion of the first circular plate portion. A rotating portion of the bearing apparatus includes an annular recessed portion arranged to accommodate at least a lower end portion of the first cylindrical portion. The stationary portion includes a second cup portion including a second circular plate portion arranged to extend radially outward from an outer circumferential surface of a stationary shaft below the first cup portion and a second cylindrical portion arranged to project upward from an outer edge portion of the second circular plate portion. One of the first and second cup portions is integral with the stationary shaft defining a single monolithic member, and the other is fixed to the stationary shaft.

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

INTEGRAL SPHERICAL BEARING AND LUG FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20140010486A1
Принадлежит:

A bearing assembly and a method of forming a bearing assembly is provided including a housing having a bore. The bore has a generally concave inner surface. The bearing assembly also includes a bearing having an inner member. The inner member is movable about a central axis and is dimensioned to fit within the bore. The inner member has a generally convex outer surface complementary to the concave inner surface of the bore. The housing functions as an outer member of the bearing. 1. A bearing assembly for use in an aircraft comprising:a housing including a coupling portion adjacent a first end and a mounting portion adjacent a second end, a bore formed in the mounting portion has a generally concave inner surface and a central axis generally perpendicular to a length of the housing extending between the first end and second end; anda bearing split along a plane into a first portion and a second portion, the plane being perpendicular to the length of the housing, wherein the bearing is movable about a central axis and is dimensioned to fit within the bore, the bearing having a generally convex outer surface complementary to the concave inner surface of the bore, wherein the housing functions as an outer member of the bearing.2. (canceled)3. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the bearing is a spherical plain bearing.4. The bearing assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising an anti-friction liner disposed between the convex outer surface and the concave inner surface.5. The bearing assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the anti-friction liner is a coating on the concave inner surface.6. (canceled)7. A bearing assembly for use in an aircraft comprising:a housing including a bore having a generally concave inner surface;a loading slot formed in the housing, the loading slot extends be and the bore in a first direction and in a second direction opposite the first direction; andan inner member movable about a central axis and dimensioned to fit ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Bearing apparatus and method for an irrigation pivot structure

Номер: US20140035277A1
Автор: Thomas J. Korus
Принадлежит: Lindsay Corp

A bearing structure for a pivoting irrigation system apparatus having a rotatable vertical section with a plurality of annular assemblies mounted thereon. The assemblies include a plurality of components that are rotatable and non-rotatable with the rotatable vertical section so as to facilitate movement with decreased friction therebetween.

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Bearing Structure and Spindle Motor Having the Same

Номер: US20140035442A1
Автор: Kim Chanseok
Принадлежит: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

A spindle motor is disclosed, wherein the spindle motor includes a bearing housing coupled to the base plate, a bearing disposed in the bearing housing, and a rotating shaft inserted into the bearing to rotatably support to the bearing, a portion of bearing protruded from a circumferential face of the bearing is press-fitted into an inner face of the bearing housing. 1. A spindle motor , comprising:a rotating shaft;a bearing rotatably supporting the rotating shaft, and including a convex portion formed at a portion of a circumferential face of the bearing; anda bearing housing receiving the convex portion of bearing, the bearing housing including a concave portion press-fitted into two side faces of the convex portion, and the concave portion spaced apart from an upper face that is perpendicular to the two side faces of the convex portion.2. A bearing structure comprising:a bearing for rotatably supporting a rotating shaft;a bearing housing receiving the bearing and supporting a circumferential face of the bearing; anda contraction preventing portion for preventing contraction of an inner face which is opposite to the circumferential face of bearing while the bearing is press-fitted into the bearing housing.318. The bearing structure of claim , wherein the contraction preventing portion includes a convex portion protruded from a radial direction of the bearing and a concave portion formed at a position corresponding to the convex portion of the bearing , and wherein two side faces opposite to each other are press-fitted into the convex portion.4. A bearing structure comprising:a bearing rotatably supporting a rotating shaft and the bearing including a convex portion protruded from a portion of circumferential face of the bearing; anda bearing housing receiving the bearing, the bearing housing including a concave portion press-fitted into the two side faces of the convex portion and the concave portion spaced apart from an upper face that is perpendicular to the side ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

BEARING DEVICE AND HYDRAULIC MACHINE

Номер: US20140037451A1
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

A bearing device of embodiment is usable for a hydraulic machine having a rotary shaft of a vertical shaft, with a water tank storing lubrication water, and a bearing pad supporting a skirt member on the rotary shaft in the lubrication water. The bearing device has a first supporting mechanism slidably supporting the bearing pad from the radial direction, and a second supporting mechanism slidably supporting the bearing pad from a bottom portion side in an axial direction. One of a supporting surface supporting the bearing pad in the first supporting mechanism and a supported surface supported by the supporting surface in the bearing pad is formed in a convex shape. One of a supporting surface supporting the bearing pad in the second supporting mechanism and a supported surface supported by the supporting surface in the bearing pad is formed in a convex shape. 1. A bearing device for a hydraulic machine having a rotary shaft of a vertical shaft , the bearing device comprising:a water tank configured to store lubrication water;a bearing pad configured to support a skirt member provided on the rotary shaft in the lubrication water from a radial direction;a first supporting mechanism configured to slidably support the bearing pad from the radial direction in the lubrication water; anda second supporting mechanism configured to slidably support the bearing pad from a bottom portion side in an axial direction in the lubrication water,wherein one of a supporting surface supporting the bearing pad in the first supporting mechanism and a supported surface supported by the supporting surface in the bearing pad is formed in a convex shape; andwherein one of a supporting surface supporting the bearing pad in the second supporting mechanism and a supported surface supported by the supporting surface in the bearing pad is formed in a convex shape.2. The bearing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the other of the supporting surface supporting the bearing pad in the first ...

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

Process for Fabricating High-Precision Objects by High-Resolution Lithography and Dry Deposition and Objects thus Obtained

Номер: US20140057104A1
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a process for fabricating a high-precision object made of at least one inorganic material, comprising the following steps: using a high-resolution photolithography process, employing X-rays or UV rays depending on the desired degree of precision, in a chosen direction Z, to form a negative mould, which does not deform at the microscale during the steps of the process, in a material able to withstand a step for forming the object by dry deposition and capable of either being removed without altering the object fabricated or being separated from said object; choosing, independently of the normal redox potential of its constituent elements, at least one inorganic material from the set of materials that can be deposited by dry deposition and that allow the object to be fabricated to meet its thermomechanical and environmental specifications; and forming, by means of the non-deformable negative mould, the object to be fabricated by dry deposition of said at least one inorganic material, thereby allowing an object to be fabricated with better than microscale precision, especially with respect to the angle between the walls generated by the dry deposition and said direction Z. The invention is preferably applied to the fabrication of high-precision micromechanical objects, in particular in the aeronautical and clock-/watch-making fields. 1. Process for fabricating a micromechanical object of millimetric size or larger , of high precision , formed of at least one inorganic material , characterized in that it comprises the following steps:using a high-resolution photolithography process employing, in a chosen direction Z, radiation of a wavelength adapted to the desired degree of precision, to form a negative mold, which is not deformable on the micrometric scale during the steps of the process, in a material that is resistant to a step of forming the object by dry deposition and that can either be removed without altering the fabricated object or ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Rotating apparatus capable of improving the shock resistance and method for manufacturing the rotating apparatus

Номер: US20140063655A1

A disk drive device includes a hub, a base plate, and a bearing unit. The bearing unit includes a shaft housing member, joined to the hub, having a through-hole in the center, a shaft having a smaller diameter section and a larger diameter section, a radial dynamic pressure grooves, and a lubricant agent. The opening shape of bearing hole of the base plate is so formed as to be larger than the outer shape of the larger diameter section. In the bearing unit, the larger diameter section of the bearing unit is fixed by a hardening resin present between the bearing unit and the bearing hole.

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

Spindle motor and hard disk drive including the same

Номер: US20140078615A1
Автор: Young Ha Park
Принадлежит: Samsung Electro Mechanics Co Ltd

There are provided a spindle motor and a hard disk drive including the same, the spindle motor including a lower thrust member fixed to abase member; a shaft fixed to the lower thrust member; a sleeve disposed on the lower thrust member and rotatably installed with respect to the shaft; and a rotor hub coupled to the sleeve to rotate in conjunction therewith, wherein the lower thrust member has an insertion protrusion protruding upwardly in an axial direction and inserted into a fixing groove formed in a lower end of the shaft upwardly in the axial direction.

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING APPARATUS AND SPINDLE MOTOR AND DISK DRIVE APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20140078617A1
Принадлежит: NIDEC CORPORATION

A bearing apparatus includes an upper annular portion that has a circular or substantially circular ring shape, and is arranged to project radially outward from a stationary shaft. One of an upper surface of a sleeve and a lower surface of the upper annular portion includes a first pumping groove array arranged to send a lubricating oil radially inward. The sleeve includes a second inner circumferential surface arranged radially outside of the upper annular portion. One of a lower surface of a cap, an upper surface of the upper annular portion, the second inner circumferential surface, and an outer circumferential surface of the upper annular portion includes a second pumping groove array arranged to send the lubricating oil radially outward or axially downward. 1. A bearing apparatus comprising:a stationary shaft arranged to extend along a central axis extending in a vertical direction;an upper annular portion having a circular or substantially circular ring shape, and arranged to project radially outward from the stationary shaft;a lower annular portion having a circular or substantially circular ring shape, and arranged to project radially outward from the stationary shaft below the upper annular portion;a sleeve arranged between the upper and lower annular portions, and supported to be rotatable about the central axis;a cap arranged above the upper annular portion, and arranged to rotate together with the sleeve; anda lubricating oil arranged between a combination of the sleeve and the cap and a combination of the stationary shaft, the upper annular portion, and the lower annular portion; wherein a bottom plate portion arranged to extend in or substantially in a shape of a disk below the sleeve; and', 'a wall portion arranged to extend upward from the bottom plate portion to have a cylindrical or substantially cylindrical shape radially outside of the sleeve;, 'the lower annular portion includes a first inner circumferential surface arranged radially opposite to ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

BEARING APPARATUS, SPINDLE MOTOR, AND DISK DRIVE APPARATUS

Номер: US20140078879A1
Принадлежит: NIDEC CORPORATION

A bearing apparatus includes a stationary shaft, an upper annular portion, a lower annular portion, and a sleeve. An outer circumferential surface of the upper annular portion includes a cylindrical surface and an inclined surface arranged above the cylindrical surface. The cylindrical surface has an axial length smaller than that of the inclined surface of the upper annular portion. One of an upper surface of the sleeve and a lower surface of the upper annular portion includes a pumping groove array defined therein. An upper surface of a lubricating oil is defined in an upper capillary seal portion, while a lower surface of the lubricating oil is defined in a lower capillary seal portion. The upper capillary seal portion has an opening angle larger than that of the lower capillary seal portion. 1. A bearing apparatus comprising:a stationary shaft arranged to extend along a central axis extending in a vertical direction;an upper annular portion having a circular or substantially circular ring shape, and arranged to project radially outward from the stationary shaft;a lower annular portion having a circular or substantially circular ring shape, and arranged to project radially outward from the stationary shaft below the upper annular portion;a sleeve arranged between the upper and lower annular portions, and supported to be rotatable about the central axis; anda lubricating oil arranged between the sleeve and a combination of the stationary shaft, the upper annular portion, and the lower annular portion; wherein a bottom plate portion arranged to extend in or substantially in a shape of a disk below the sleeve; and', 'a wall portion arranged to extend upward from the bottom plate portion to assume a cylindrical or substantially cylindrical shape radially outside of the sleeve;, 'the lower annular portion includes a first inner circumferential surface arranged radially opposite to an outer circumferential surface of the stationary shaft;', 'a second inner ...

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

Fluid dynamic bearing system

Номер: US20140093197A1
Принадлежит: Minebea Co Ltd

The fluid dynamic bearing system has at, least one stationary part, and at least one rotating part that is supported rotatable about a rotational axis with respect to the stationary part. A bearing gap filled with bearing fluid is formed between mutually opposing surfaces of the stationary and of the rotating part. The bearing system includes at least one fluid dynamic radial bearing and at least one fluid dynamic axial bearing that are disposed along sections of the bearing gap. In one aspect of the invention, an annular sealing gap for sealing open ends of the bearing gap has one end connected to the bearing gap and one end connected to an annular reservoir, the outside radius of the reservoir measured from the rotational axis being larger than the outside radius of the sealing gap.

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Permanent Visual Indicator and Diametrical to Axial Relation Gage and Method of Using Same

Номер: US20150003763A1
Принадлежит:

A system and method for mounting a bearing assembly on a shaft includes an internal flange, external flange, and a sleeve. The internal flange is securable to the bearing assembly and has a displacement pin extending outward that defines an initial position of the bearing assembly relative to the shaft. The external flange is secured to the internal flange via fasteners passing through elongated holes. The external flange has an opening configured to receive the displacement pin. The external flange may be rotated when coupled to the internal flange with the fasteners between a first position where the external flange opening is not in register with the displacement pin and a second position where the external flange opening is in register with the displacement pin. A sleeve has a tapered outside diameter and is engageable with the external flange. 1. A system for mounting a bearing assembly on a shaft , comprising:an internal flange axially secured to the bearing assembly, the internal flange having a displacement pin extending outward by a pin dimension;an external flange coupled to the internal flange via a plurality of fasteners, the plurality of fasteners passing through holes formed in the external flange, the external flange having an opening configured to receive the displacement pin, the holes being sufficiently dimensioned relative to the fasteners to allow the external flange to be rotated when coupled to the internal flange with the fasteners between a first position where the external flange opening is not in register with the displacement pin and a second position where the external flange opening is in register with the displacement pin; anda sleeve having a tapered outside diameter, the sleeve being adapted to be coupled with the external flange, the sleeve configured to be disposed between the bearing assembly and the shaft.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pin dimension defines a distance between an initial position of the sleeve relative to ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

PLAIN BEARING

Номер: US20170002858A1
Принадлежит:

A plain bearing comprising a generally cylindrical sidewall having a first axial end and a second axial end; and a curved portion disposed at the first axial end, wherein the generally cylindrical sidewall has a thickness, wherein the curved portion has an effective material thickness, wherein the effective material thickness of the curved portion is n-times thicker than the thickness of the generally cylindrical sidewall, and wherein n equals 2, 3, 4, or even 5. 1. A plain bearing comprising:a generally cylindrical sidewall having a first axial end and a second axial end; anda curved portion disposed at the first axial end,wherein the generally cylindrical sidewall has a thickness, wherein the curved portion has an effective material thickness, wherein the effective material thickness of the curved portion is n-times thicker than the thickness of the generally cylindrical sidewall, and wherein n equals 2, 3, 4, or even 5.2. The plain bearing of claim 1 , wherein the generally cylindrical sidewall has a thickness claim 1 , wherein the curved portion has an effective material thickness claim 1 , and wherein the effective material thickness is greater than the thickness of the generally cylindrical sidewall.3. The plain bearing of claim 1 , wherein the generally cylindrical sidewall comprises a gap extending at least partially between the first and second axial ends.4. The plain bearing of claim 1 , wherein the curved portion has a plurality of rolls claim 1 , and wherein at least two of the plurality of rolls are generally coaxial with respect to one another.5. The plain bearing of claim 1 , wherein the curved portion has at least two tangent lines claim 1 , when viewed in cross section claim 1 , parallel to the generally cylindrical sidewall.6. The plain bearing of claim 1 , wherein the curved portion defines a cavity extending at least partially around a circumference of the bearing.7. The plain bearing of claim 6 , wherein the cavity has an initial shape prior to ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

ADJUSTABLE GAP FOR A FLUID DYNAMIC BEARING

Номер: US20170002859A1
Принадлежит:

An apparatus includes a stationary sleeve and a shaft operable to rotate with respect to the stationary sleeve. A hub rotates with respect to the stationary sleeve in response to the shaft rotating. A mechanically adjustable gap forming component is attached to the stationary sleeve and radially extends between the hub and a base. The mechanically adjustable gap forming component forms a radially extending gap above the mechanically adjustable gap forming component. The mechanically adjustable gap forming component is mechanically adjustable in an axial direction with respect to the stationary sleeve. The hub dynamically adjusts the radially extending gap above the mechanically adjustable gap forming component during rotation of the hub. 1. An apparatus comprising:a stationary sleeve;a shaft operable to rotate with respect to the stationary sleeve;a hub operable to rotate with respect to the stationary sleeve in response to the shaft rotating; and the mechanically adjustable gap forming component forms a radially extending gap above the mechanically adjustable gap forming component,', 'the mechanically adjustable gap forming component is mechanically adjustable in an axial direction with respect to the stationary sleeve, and', 'the hub is further operable to dynamically adjust the radially extending gap above the mechanically adjustable gap forming component during rotation of the hub., 'a mechanically adjustable gap forming component attached to the stationary sleeve and radially extending between the hub and a base, wherein'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mechanically adjustable gap forming component forms a radially extending gap below the adjustable gap forming component.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the radially extending gap below the mechanically adjustable gap forming component is parallel to the radially extending gap above the mechanically adjustable gap forming component.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mechanically adjustable ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

TURBOCHARGER

Номер: US20180003105A1
Принадлежит: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

A turbocharger according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a rotating shaft, a compressor, a turbine, a compressor-side floating bearing and a turbine-side floating bearing that rotatably support the rotating shaft, and a bearing housing that houses the compressor-side floating bearing and the turbine-side floating bearing, the bearing housing being internally provided with a turbine-side oil feeding passage through which oil to be fed to the turbine-side floating bearing flows and a compressor-side oil feeding passage through which oil to be fed to the compressor-side floating bearing flows. A ratio of an oil feeding pressure for oil at an outlet of the compressor-side oil feeding passage to an oil feeding pressure for oil at an outlet of the turbine-side oil feeding passage is configured to be higher than 1.0 and lower than 1.5. 19-. (canceled)10. A turbocharger comprising:a rotating shaft;a compressor provided on a first end side of the rotating shaft;a turbine provided on a second end side of the rotating shaft;a compressor-side floating bearing that rotatably supports the rotating shaft;a turbine-side floating bearing that rotatably supports the rotating shaft, the turbine-side floating bearing being arranged at a distance from the compressor-side floating bearing in an axial direction of the rotating shaft and arranged closer to the turbine than the compressor-side floating bearing in the axial direction of the rotating shaft; anda bearing housing that houses the compressor-side floating bearing and the turbine-side floating bearing, the bearing housing being internally provided with a turbine-side oil feeding passage through which oil to be fed to the turbine-side floating bearing flows and a compressor-side oil feeding passage through which oil to be fed to the compressor-side floating bearing flows,whereinthe compressor-side oil feeding passage includes a compressor-side oil feeding hole extending toward the compressor-side floating bearing ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

FLUID DYNAMIC BEARING DEVICE, MOTOR, AND DISK DRIVE DEVICE

Номер: US20200003254A1
Принадлежит:

A fluid dynamic bearing device includes a shaft disposed along a center axis, a sleeve cylindrically extending around the shaft, a thruster that closes a lower end of the sleeve, dynamic pressure grooves in the shaft or the sleeve, and a lubricating oil present therebetween. The shaft includes a shaft main body and a shaft flange extending radially outward from a lower end of the shaft main body. An inner peripheral surface of the sleeve includes a first inner peripheral surface that faces an outer peripheral surface of the shaft main body in the radial direction and a second inner peripheral surface that faces an outer peripheral surface of the shaft flange in the radial direction. The sleeve includes a sleeve inner lower surface and a circulation hole. 1. A fluid dynamic bearing device comprising:a shaft disposed along a center axis extending vertically;a sleeve including a through hole into which the shaft is inserted, the sleeve cylindrically extending in an axial direction around the shaft;a thruster disposed below the shaft in the axial direction to close an opening in a lower end of the sleeve;a plurality of dynamic pressure grooves defined in at least one of an outer peripheral surface of the shaft and an inner peripheral surface of the sleeve; anda lubricating oil present among the shaft, the sleeve, and the thruster; wherein a shaft main body extending along the center axis in a columnar shape; and', 'a shaft flange extending outward in a radial direction from a lower end of the shaft main body;, 'the shaft includes a first inner peripheral surface facing an outer peripheral surface of the shaft main body in the radial direction; and', 'a second inner peripheral surface that at least partially faces an outer peripheral surface of the shaft flange in the radial direction;, 'the inner peripheral surface of the sleeve includes a sleeve inner lower surface that connects a lower end of the first inner peripheral surface and an upper end of the second inner ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Journal Bearing Housing and Shaft for a Wind Turbine Drivetrain Having Corresponding Deformation

Номер: US20210003117A1
Автор: Nies Jacob Johannes
Принадлежит:

A bearing assembly for a drivetrain of a wind turbine includes at least one shaft having a circumferential outer surface. The bearing assembly also includes a bearing housing arranged circumferentially around the circumferential outer surface of the shaft. The bearing housing having at least deformation such that the bearing housing and the shaft have a corresponding deformation around a toroidal axis such that interfacing surfaces of the bearing housing and the shaft flex together and remain parallel during operation of the drivetrain, thereby distributing operational loads of the drivetrain. The bearing assembly further includes a bearing housed at least partially within the bearing housing and engaging the circumferential outer surface of the shaft. 1. A bearing assembly for a drivetrain of a wind turbine , the bearing assembly comprising:a shaft comprising a circumferential outer surface;a bearing housing arranged circumferentially around the circumferential outer surface of the shaft, the bearing housing comprising at least deformation such that the bearing housing and the shaft have a corresponding deformation around a toroidal axis such that interfacing surfaces of the bearing housing and the shaft flex together and remain parallel during operation of the drivetrain, thereby distributing operational loads of the drivetrain; and,a bearing housed at least partially within the bearing housing, the bearing engaging the circumferential outer surface of the shaft.2. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least deformation is caused by a flexible hinge claim 1 , the bearing housing further comprising a base portion and a bearing contacting portion adjacent to the bearing claim 1 , the at least one flexible hinge allowing the bearing housing to tilt.3. The bearing assembly of claim 2 , wherein the bearing housing comprises symmetrical opposing flexible hinges.4. The bearing assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a cavity on the circumferential outer ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR CONE CRUSHER

Номер: US20220023869A1
Принадлежит:

A bearing assembly for a cone crusher includes an inner slide bearing, an eccentric sleeve and an outer slide bearing arranged for supporting a lower portion of a crushing head shaft. The inner slide bearing has a diameter D and an axial height H being defined from the inner slide bearing upper end to the inner slide bearing lower end. The outer slide bearing has a diameter D and an axial height H being defined from the outer slide bearing upper end to the outer slide bearing lower end . A ratio of the inner slide bearing axial height and its diameter H/D is in the range of 0.95 to 1.20. A cone crusher including the bearing assembly is also provided. 1. A bearing assembly for a cone crusher comprising:an inner slide bearing having an inner slide bearing upper end and an inner slide bearing lower end;an eccentric sleeve; and{'b': 1', '1', '2', '2', '1', '1, 'an outer slide bearing arranged for supporting a lower portion of a crushing head shaft; the outer slide bearing having an inner slide bearing upper end and an inner slide bearing lower end wherein the inner slide bearing has a diameter (D) and an axial height (H) being defined from the inner slide bearing upper end to the inner slide bearing lower end, the outer slide bearing having a diameter (D) and an axial height (H) being defined from the outer slide bearing upper end to the outer slide bearing lower end, and wherein a ratio of the inner slide bearing axial height and its diameter (H/D) is in the range of 0.95 to 1.20.'}211. The bearing assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the inner slide bearing axial height and its diameter (H/D) is in the range of 0.99 to 1.15.311. The bearing assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the inner slide bearing axial height and its diameter (H/D) is in the range of 1.00 to 1.10.422. The bearing assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the outer slide bearing axial height and its diameter (H/D) is in the range of 0.50 to 0.70.522. The ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

FRICTION BUSHING

Номер: US20170009804A1
Принадлежит: B/E Aerospace, Inc.

In a preferred embodiment a friction bushing is configured to rotate a shaft with resistance having a housing with a bore to receive the shaft; a flange plate positioned on the housing around the bore; and a number of flanges that protrude axially from the flange plate to receive the shaft, where the flanges generate a radially-directed force by being flexible from a relaxed radius to a shaft radius of the shaft, and the flanges have internal circumferentially spaced surfaces in contact with an external surface of the shaft having a topology to control the resistance as the shaft rotates in the friction bushing. 1. A friction bushing to rotate a shaft with resistance , comprising:a housing having a bore to receive the shaft;a flange plate positioned on the housing around the bore; anda plurality of flexible flanges protruding axially from the flange plate and arranged in a first axial circumference at an end distal to the flange plate, wherein the plurality of flexible flanges flex outwardly upon introduction of the shaft, increasing the end distal to the flange plate to a second axial circumference;wherein, upon introduction of the shaft within the plurality of flanges, the plurality of flanges generates a radially-directed force, providing resistance as the shaft rotates in the housing.2. The friction bushing of claim 1 , wherein each flange of the plurality of flange includes an enlarged terminal portion at the end distal to the flange plate.3. The friction bushing of claim 2 , further comprising an annular clip inserted between the flange plate and the enlarged terminal portion of each flange claim 2 , wherein the annual clip exerts force against the plurality of flanges to increase an intensity of the resistance.4. The friction bushing of claim 3 , wherein the annular clip includes a tensioner configured to adjust the intensity of the resistance.5. The friction bushing of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of flanges includes at least six flanges.6. The friction ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS INCLUDING BEARING ASSEMBLY HAVING ENHANCED SELECTED SUPPORT FOR NONUNIFORM LOADS

Номер: US20170009808A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the invention are directed to bearing assemblies configured to effectively carry nonuniform loads, bearing apparatuses including such bearing assemblies, and methods of operating such bearing assemblies and apparatuses. In an embodiment, under some operational conditions, one or more portions of the bearing assemblies and bearing apparatus may be preferentially loaded, such as to carry preferentially higher loads (e.g., radial and/or axial loads) than other portion(s) of the bearing assemblies and bearing apparatus. 1. A system , comprising:a motor; and [ a first support ring;', 'a plurality of first superhard bearing elements mounted to the first support ring, the plurality of first superhard bearing elements being distributed about an axis, each of the plurality of first superhard bearing elements having a first superhard material including a first superhard bearing surface;', 'a first reinforced portion that has a first span angle defined by two reference lines intersecting at the axis, wherein a first reinforced superhard bearing surface area is defined by each first superhard bearing surface entirely within the first span angle and any portion of any other first superhard bearing surface partially within the first span angle; and', 'a first unreinforced portion defined by a first vertical angle of the first span angle, wherein a first unreinforced portion superhard bearing surface area is defined by each first superhard bearing surface entirely within the first vertical angle and any portion of any other first superhard bearing surface partially within the first vertical angle;', 'wherein the first reinforced superhard bearing surface area is at least 8% greater than the first unreinforced superhard bearing surface area;, 'a first bearing assembly including, 'a second bearing assembly including a plurality of second superhard bearing elements, each of the plurality of second superhard bearing elements including a superhard material having a ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

HALF THRUST BEARING AND BEARING DEVICE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20170009809A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a half thrust bearing in a semicircular ring shape for receiving an axial force of the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine, that include a back metal layer, a bearing alloy layer and a resin slide layer, or a bearing alloy layer and a resin slide layer. The resin slide layer constitutes a slide surface receiving the axial force, and the half thrust bearing includes thrust reliefs formed on a side receiving the axial force and adjacent to both circumferential end portions thereof so that a wall thickness of the half thrust bearing becomes thinner toward the circumferential end portions. At least the thrust relief on a rear side in a rotational direction of the crankshaft has a thrust relief length which becomes larger toward an outer end portion from an inner end portion in a radial direction of the half thrust bearing. 1. A half thrust bearing in a semicircular ring shape for receiving an axial force of a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine , the half thrust bearing comprising a bearing alloy layer and a resin slide layer , or a back metal layer , a bearing alloy layer and a resin slide layer , the resin slide layer constituting a slide surface receiving the axial force , whereinthe half thrust bearing comprises thrust reliefs formed on a side receiving the axial force and adjacent to both circumferential end portions of the half thrust bearing, so that a wall thickness of the half thrust bearing becomes thinner toward the circumferential ends, andat least the thrust relief on a rear side in a rotational direction of the crankshaft has a thrust relief length which becomes larger from an inner end portion toward an outer end portion in a radial direction of the half thrust bearing.2. The half thrust bearing according to claim 1 , wherein at least the thrust relief on the rear side in the rotational direction of the crankshaft has a thrust relief depth at a circumferential end surface of the half thrust bearing that ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

FLOATING BUSH BEARING DEVICE AND TURBOCHARGER PROVIDED WITH THE BEARING DEVICE

Номер: US20170009810A1
Принадлежит: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.

An object is to provide a floating bush bearing device including a circumferential groove over the entire circumference of an outer peripheral surface of a floating bush while ensuring that a pressing force is applied by lubricant oil to the floating bush to reduce oscillation, as well as a turbocharger provided with the bearing device. A floating bush bearing device includes: a rotary shaft disposed rotatably inside a bearing hole of a casing; a floating bush surrounding the rotary shaft; an oil-feed hole of lubricant oil having an opening on an inner peripheral surface of the bearing hole; a plurality of communication holes formed on the floating bush, each extending between an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface of the floating bush, and disposed at intervals in a circumferential direction of the floating bush; and a circumferential groove formed on the outer peripheral surface of the floating bush or the inner peripheral surface of the bearing hole and extending over an entire circumference of the outer peripheral surface of the floating bush or the inner peripheral surface of the bearing hole, the circumferential groove passing through openings of the plurality of communication holes or facing the openings of the plurality of communication holes. The circumferential groove has a cross-sectional area which varies in accordance with a circumferential position. 1. A floating bush bearing device , comprising:a casing including a bearing hole;a rotary shaft disposed rotatably inside the bearing hole;a floating bush disposed rotatably inside the bearing hole and surrounding the rotary shaft;an oil-feed hole of lubricant oil, the oil-feed hole having an opening on an inner peripheral surface of the bearing hole;a plurality of communication holes formed on the floating bush, each of the communication holes extending between an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface of the floating bush, and disposed at intervals in a ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

BEARING STRUCTURE AND FLUID MACHINE

Номер: US20220025780A1
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A bearing structure includes a rotating shaft, a thrust collar, and a first thrust bearing. The rotating shaft has a central axis. The thrust collar is mounted on the rotating shaft. The first thrust bearing includes a first dynamic pressure generating mechanism. The first dynamic pressure generating mechanism faces the thrust collar. The relation Rt>Rf1 is satisfied, where Rt represents a length from the central axis to the outer circumferential edge of the thrust collar, and Rf1 represents a length from the central axis to the outer circumferential edge of the first dynamic pressure generating mechanism. 1. A bearing structure comprising:a rotating shaft having a central axis;a thrust collar mounted on the rotating shaft; anda first thrust bearing including a first dynamic pressure generating mechanism facing the thrust collar,wherein a relation Rt>Rf1 is satisfied, where Rt represents a length from the central axis to an outer circumferential edge of the thrust collar, and Rf1 represents a length from the central axis to an outer circumferential edge of the first dynamic pressure generating mechanism.2. The bearing structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first thrust bearing includes a first stage and a first base claim 1 ,wherein the first stage extends from the first base toward the thrust collar,wherein the first dynamic pressure generating mechanism is provided on the first stage, andwherein a relation Rs1 Подробнее

14-01-2016 дата публикации

Supercharging device

Номер: US20160010500A1

A supercharging device may include a rotor mounted in a bearing housing via at least one bearing bush. The bearing bush may include an oil bore. An oil film may be disposed at least one of between the rotor and the bearing bush and between the bearing bush and the bearing housing. The bearing housing may include at least one oil feed duct for lubricating the bearing bush. At least one of the oil feed duct and the oil bore may be configured with respect to the bearing bush such that the bearing bush during the operation of the supercharging device is positively accelerated in a direction of rotation of the rotor via an oil jet communicated from the oil feed duct.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

PLAIN BEARING ARRANGEMENT FOR A SHAFT LOADED WITH A CIRCUMFERENTIAL RADIAL FORCE

Номер: US20180010636A1
Принадлежит: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG

A plain bearing arrangement for a shaft loaded with a circumferential radial force, having a bearing ring arranged in a rotationally fixed manner in a housing component and having a first running surface formed on the inner circumference, and a second running surface formed on the outer circumference of the shaft or on the outer circumference of a sleeve arranged on the shaft, the second running surface being mounted in a sliding manner on the first running surface, wherein a device for axially feeding a lubricant to an end side of the shaft is provided, and at least one axially extending, radially open groove that is axially open in a direction of the end side of the shaft is formed in the second running surface. 1. A plain bearing arrangement for a shaft loaded with a circumferential radial force , comprising a bearing ring arranged locked in rotation in a housing component with a first running surface constructed on an inner circumference and a second running surface formed on an outer circumference of the shaft or on an outer circumference of a sleeve arranged on the shaft , wherein said second running surface is supported so that it slides on the first running surface , a device is provided for axial feeding of lubricant to an end side of the shaft , and at least one axially open , axially extending , radially open groove is formed in a direction of the end side of the shaft in the second running surface.2. The plain bearing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the groove is axially closed in a direction opposite the end side.3. The plain bearing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the groove extends claim 1 , viewed in the axial direction claim 1 , over at least half the second running surface.4. The plain bearing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein two grooves arranged offset circumferentially are provided.5. The plain bearing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one groove is arranged offset circumferentially relative ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

BEARING MONITORING SYSTEM FOR AN AIR CYCLE MACHINE AND METHOD OF MONITORING

Номер: US20180010981A1
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A bearing monitoring system for an air cycle machine includes a housing. Also included is a compressor disposed within the housing. Further included is a turbine disposed within the housing. Yet further included is an axial shaft operatively coupled to the compressor and the turbine, the axial shaft disposed within the housing and between a first plurality of bearings. Also included is a radial shaft extending from the axial shaft, the radial shaft disposed within the housing and between a second plurality of bearings. Further included is at least one sensor mounted to the housing and oriented to monitor deflection of the radial shaft. 1. A bearing monitoring system for an air cycle machine comprising:a housing;a compressor disposed within the housing;a turbine disposed within the housing;an axial shaft operatively coupled to the compressor and the turbine, the axial shaft disposed within the housing and between a first plurality of bearings;a radial shaft extending from the axial shaft, the radial shaft disposed within the housing and between a second plurality of bearings; andat least one sensor mounted to the housing and oriented to monitor deflection of the radial shaft.2. The bearing monitoring system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises:an axial sensor positioned to target an outer diameter of the radial shaft to detect an axial deflection of the radial shaft;a first radial sensor positioned to target an end of the radial shaft to detect a radial deflection of the radial shaft; and{'b': '90', 'a second radial sensor positioned to target the end of the radial shaft to detect the radial deflection of the radial shaft, the first and second radial sensor targeting the end of the radial shaft at an angular displacement of degrees from each other.'}3. The bearing monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the axial sensor detects the rotational speed of the radial shaft.4. The bearing monitoring system of claim 2 , further comprising a controller in ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Sliding member, and sliding member for internal combustion engine

Номер: US20200011211A1

A sliding member for an internal combustion engine includes the sliding member at a sliding part of the internal combustion engine.

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Motor Including A Seal Covering A High Reflectivity Metallic Surface of A Rotor Hub

Номер: US20200014263A1
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This motor includes a stationary portion including a stator; and a rotating portion supported to be rotatable about a central axis extending in a vertical direction with respect to the stationary portion, and including a shaft arranged to extend along the central axis. The stationary portion includes a bearing arranged to rotatably support the shaft, and a base portion arranged to hold the stator. The rotating portion includes a rotor hub portion arranged to extend in an annular shape around the shaft; a magnet directly or indirectly fixed to the rotor hub portion, and arranged opposite to the stator; a flywheel arranged axially above the rotor hub portion; and a seal portion arranged to have a thickness smaller than the thickness of the magnet. At least a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the rotor hub portion is a metal surface. The metal surface has a reflectivity higher than the reflectivity of an outer circumferential surface of the flywheel and the reflectivity of a surface of the seal portion. The metal surface is covered with the seal portion. 1. A motor comprising:a stationary portion including a bearing; anda rotating portion rotatable about a central axis of the motor, a shaft extending along the central axis, the shaft being rotatably supported by the bearing;', 'a rotor hub portion disposed around the shaft and having an annular shape, at least a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the rotor hub portion being a metal surface;', 'a magnet directly or indirectly fixed to the rotor hub portion; and', 'a seal portion having a thickness smaller than a thickness of the magnet, the seal portion covering at least a portion of the metal surface, and a reflectivity of a surface of the seal portion being less than a reflectivity of the metal surface., 'wherein the rotating portion includes2. The motor according to claim 1 , wherein:the rotating portion further includes a flywheel arranged axially above the rotor hub portion; andthe seal ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

COMPOSITE SLIDING BEARING AND WIND POWER GENERATING DEVICE USING THE SAME BEARING

Номер: US20150017000A1
Автор: HOSHI Masahiro, SATO Shoji
Принадлежит: FUJI ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

A composite sliding bearing is disclosed. The composite sliding bearing has an inner ring, formed of split rings halved by a center in an axial direction, which has V-section inclined surfaces formed on the outer diameter surfaces of the split rings, bearing pads disposed separately on the inclined surfaces of the split rings along the outer diameter surface of the inner ring, and an outer ring on the inner diameter surface of which is formed a V-section umbrella-shaped inclined surface corresponding to the outer diameter surface of the inner ring. A radial load and axial load applied to the bearing are supported by sliding the inner diameter surface of the outer ring on the sliding surfaces of the bearing pads in a condition in which the bearing pads are fluid lubricated. 1. A composite sliding bearing , comprising:an inner ring, including split structure ring bodies halved by a center in an axial direction, the inner ring having V-section inclined surfaces formed on the outer diameter surfaces of the ring bodies;bearing pads disposed separately on the inclined surfaces of split structure ring bodies along the outer diameter surface of the inner ring; andan outer ring disposed on the inner diameter surface, the outer ring having a V-section umbrella-shaped inclined surface corresponding to the outer diameter surface of the inner ring;wherein a radial load and an axial load applied to the bearing are supported by sliding the inner diameter surface of the outer ring on the sliding surfaces of the bearing pads when the bearing pads are fluid-lubricated.2. The composite sliding bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the bearing pads are tilting pads that enable a tilting movement in at least a direction of rotation of the bearing.3. The composite sliding bearing according to claim 1 , wherein a white metal or a resin overlay having a low frictional coefficient is applied to the sliding surfaces of the bearing pads.4. The composite sliding bearing according to claim 1 , ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Isolation Joint with Spherical Bearing and Integral Angle Measurement

Номер: US20220034358A1
Автор: Kyhl Curtis
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An isolation joint with an integral angle measurement system. The isolation joint includes a suspension interface yoke, a payload support member, a spherical bearing, and an integral angle measurement system. The suspension interface yoke includes a suspension interface configured to couple the suspension interface yoke to one or more suspension bars. The payload support member includes a payload interface configured to couple a payload to the payload support member. The spherical bearing includes an inner race secured to one of the suspension interface yoke and the payload support member and an outer race secured to the other of the suspension interface yoke and the payload support member. The integral angle measurement system includes a plurality of position sensors configured to measure a change in position between the suspension interface yoke and the payload support member. 1. An isolation joint with integral angle measurement , comprising:a suspension interface yoke comprising a suspension interface configured to couple the suspension interface yoke to one or more suspension bars;a payload support member comprising a payload interface configured to couple a payload to the payload support member;a spherical bearing having an inner race secured to one of the suspension interface yoke and the payload support member and an outer race secured to the other of the suspension interface yoke and the payload support member, wherein the inner race is rotatable relative to the outer race about three orthogonal rotational axes and fixed in translation relative to three orthogonal translational axes; andan integral angle measurement system comprising a plurality of position sensors configured to measure a change in position between the suspension interface yoke and the payload support member, each of the plurality of position sensors being secured to one of the payload support member or the suspension interface yoke.2. The isolation joint with integral angle measurement of ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

ULTRAVIOLET CURABLE RESIN COMPOSITION, SLIDING MEMBER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SLIDING MEMBER

Номер: US20170015923A1
Принадлежит: MINEBEA CO., LTD.

There is provided a resin composition for a machinable liner of a sliding member. An ultraviolet curable resin composition for a self-lubricating liner contains a (meth)acrylate compound having an isocyanuric acid ring represented by the following formula and PTFE as a solid lubricant. In the formula (1), X is a group which contains an acryloyl group and is composed only of C, H, and O. Y and Z are groups each composed only of C, H, and O. PTFE is contained in an amount of 10 to 50% by weight with respect to a total amount of the ultraviolet curable resin composition. The ultraviolet curable resin composition is suitable for a self-lubricating liner of a spherical bearing having an outer race and an inner race . 2. The ultraviolet curable resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylate compound having the isocyanuric acid ring is selected from the group consisting of di-(2-acryloxyethyl) isocyanurate claim 1 , tris-(2-acryloxyethyl) isocyanurate claim 1 , ε-caprolactone modified tris-(2-acryloxyethyl) isocyanurate claim 1 , and a mixture of the di-(2-acryloxyethyl) isocyanurate and the tris-(2-acryloxyethyl) isocyanurate.3. The ultraviolet curable resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the acrylate compound having the isocyanuric acid ring is a mixture of di-(2-acryloxyethyl) isocyanurate and tris-(2-acryloxyethyl) isocyanurate claim 1 , or ε-caprolactone modified tris-(2-acryloxyethyl) isocyanurate.4. The ultraviolet curable resin composition according to claim 1 , further comprising melamine cyanurate in an amount of 30% by weight or less with respect to the total amount of the ultraviolet curable resin composition.5. The ultraviolet curable resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polytetrafluoroethylene resin is in a powder form having an average particle diameter ranging from 75 μm to 180 μm.6. The ultraviolet curable resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the polytetrafluoroethylene resin is a ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Inboard Bearing Assemblies with Improved Accessibility

Номер: US20190016455A1
Принадлежит: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

A proprotor system for a tiltrotor aircraft includes a yoke having a plurality of blade arms each having an inboard pocket. Each of a plurality of bearing assemblies is disposed at least partially within one of the inboard pockets. Each of a plurality of inboard beams is disposed at least partially between a centrifugal force bearing and a shear bearing of each bearing assembly and has a proprotor blade coupled thereto. Each of a plurality of latch assemblies selectively couples one of the bearing assemblies to the yoke. Each latch assembly is rotatable relative to the yoke between an engaged position wherein the latch assembly is engagable with one of the bearing assemblies to couple the bearing assembly to the yoke and a disengaged position wherein the latch assembly is disengaged from the respective bearing assembly enabling installation and removal of the respective bearing assembly relative to the respective pocket. 1. A proprotor system for a tiltrotor aircraft having a helicopter flight mode and an airplane flight mode , the proprotor system comprising:a yoke having a plurality of blade arms each having an inboard pocket;a plurality of bearing assemblies each disposed at least partially within one of the inboard pockets, each bearing assembly including a centrifugal force bearing and a shear bearing;a plurality of inboard beams each disposed at least partially between one of the centrifugal force bearings and one of the shear bearings;a plurality of proprotor blades each coupled to one of the inboard beams; anda plurality of latch assemblies each selectively coupling one of the bearing assemblies to the yoke, each latch assembly rotatable relative to the yoke between engaged and disengaged positions;wherein, in the engaged position, each latch assembly is engagable with one of the bearing assemblies to couple the respective bearing assembly to the yoke; andwherein, in the disengaged position, each latch assembly is disengaged from the respective bearing ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Inboard Bearing Assemblies having Load Transfer Shoe Bolts

Номер: US20190016457A1
Принадлежит: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

A proprotor system for a tiltrotor aircraft having helicopter and airplane flight modes includes a yoke having a plurality of blade arms each having an inboard pocket with an outboard surface. Each of a plurality of bearing assemblies is disposed at least partially within one of the inboard pockets with each bearing assembly including a shear bearing and a centrifugal force bearing having an integral shoe with an outboard surface. Each of a plurality of inboard beams is disposed at least partially between one of the centrifugal force bearings and one of the shear bearings. Each of a plurality of proprotor blades is coupled to one of the inboard beams. The integral shoes are coupled to the yoke such that there is a spaced apart relationship between the outboard surfaces of the integral shoes and the outboard surfaces of the pockets to prevent centrifugal force load transfer therebetween. 1. A proprotor system for a tiltrotor aircraft having a helicopter flight mode and an airplane flight mode , the proprotor system comprising:a yoke having a plurality of blade arms each having an inboard pocket with an outboard surface;a plurality of bearing assemblies each disposed at least partially within one of the inboard pockets, each bearing assembly including a shear bearing and a centrifugal force bearing having an integral shoe with an outboard surface;a plurality of inboard beams each disposed at least partially between one of the centrifugal force bearings and one of the shear bearings; anda plurality of proprotor blades each coupled to one of the inboard beams;wherein the integral shoes are coupled to the yoke such that there is a spaced apart relationship between the outboard surfaces of the integral shoes and the outboard surfaces of the pockets to prevent centrifugal force load transfer therebetween.2. The proprotor system as recited in wherein the yoke further comprises first and second surfaces and wherein each blade arm of the yoke defines a plurality of shoe bolt ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Hub Bolt Supported Inboard Bearing Assemblies

Номер: US20190016458A1
Принадлежит: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.

A proprotor system for a tiltrotor aircraft having helicopter and airplane flight modes includes a yoke having a plurality of blade arms each having an inboard pocket. Each of a plurality of bearing assemblies is disposed at least partially within one of the inboard pockets with each bearing assembly including a bearing cage, a shear bearing and a centrifugal force bearing. Each of a plurality of inboard beams is disposed at least partially between one of the centrifugal force bearings and one of the shear bearings. Each of a plurality of proprotor blades is coupled to one of the inboard beams. Hub bolts couple each of the bearing cages to the yoke such that the hub bolts provide centrifugal force load paths between the bearing assemblies and the yoke inboard of the inboard pockets. 1. A proprotor system for a tiltrotor aircraft having a helicopter flight mode and an airplane flight mode , the proprotor system comprising:a yoke having a plurality of blade arms each having an inboard pocket;a plurality of bearing assemblies each disposed at least partially within one of the inboard pockets, each bearing assembly including a bearing cage, a shear bearing and a centrifugal force bearing;a plurality of inboard beams each disposed at least partially between one of the centrifugal force bearings and one of the shear bearings;a plurality of proprotor blades each coupled to one of the inboard beams; anda plurality of hub bolts coupling the bearing cages to the yoke such that the hub bolts provide centrifugal force load paths between the bearing assemblies and the yoke inboard of the inboard pockets.2. The proprotor system as recited in wherein the yoke further comprises first and second surfaces and wherein each blade arm of the yoke defines a plurality of hub bolt openings extending between the first and second surfaces inboard of the inboard pocket.3. The proprotor system as recited in further comprising a plurality of bushings each disposed within one of the hub bolt ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

GUIDING ELEMENT FOR ACTUATOR

Номер: US20160017927A1
Автор: Muise Steven P.
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Provided is a washdown bearing for an actuator, comprising: a housing having an annular wall surface extending in a longitudinal direction; a bore extending through an interior of the housing in the longitudinal direction; a plurality of irrigation channels in the housing extending through the annular wall surface of the housing to the bore that provide a fluid path between the wall surface to the bore; first and second cylindrical plane bearings positioned at ends of the housing, each having a low-friction surface permitting the absence of an externally applied lubricant; and an opening extending along a longitudinal axis through the plane bearings and the housing for receiving a rotatable or translatable shaft element. 1. A washdown bearing for an actuator , comprising:a housing having an annular wall surface extending in a longitudinal direction;a bore extending through an interior of the housing in the longitudinal direction;a plurality of irrigation channels in the housing extending through the annular wall surface of the housing to the bore that provide a fluid path between the wall surface to the bore;first and second cylindrical plane bearings positioned at ends of the housing, each having a low-friction surface permitting the absence of an externally applied lubricant; andan opening extending along a longitudinal axis through the plane bearings and the housing for receiving a rotatable or translatable shaft element.2. The washdown bearing of claim 1 , wherein the housing is a single bearing housing.3. The washdown bearing of claim 1 , the housing is a double bearing housing.4. The washdown bearing of claim 1 , wherein the plane bearings comprise a solid lubricant composite material of the plane bearings claim 1 , and is absent a supplemental lubricant.5. The washdown bearing of claim 1 , wherein the irrigation channels extend through the annular wall surfaces of the housing to the bore extending longitudinally through the center of the housing claim 1 , ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

TURBO-CHARGER BEARING

Номер: US20190017550A1
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A turbocharger including a housing and a rotary assembly disposed within the housing and including a turbine wheel and a compressor wheel attached to one another by a shaft. The rotary assembly being subject to aero-load in a lateral direction. A bearing is disposed in the housing and rotatably supports the shaft, the bearing including an inner bearing surface that engages the shaft and an outer bearing surface that engages the housing, the outer bearing surface having a pair of axially extending recessed grooves extending at least partially along the bearing. The pair of axially extending grooves being located perpendicular to the aero-load direction 1. A partial admission turbocharger , comprising:a housing;a rotary assembly disposed within the housing and including a turbine wheel and a compressor wheel attached to one another by a shaft, the housing defining a partial admission inlet to the turbine wheel over only a portion of an annulus of the turbine so that the rotary assembly is subject to aero-load in a lateral direction; anda bearing disposed in the housing and rotatably supporting the shaft, the bearing including an inner bearing surface that engages the shaft and an outer bearing surface that engages the housing, the outer bearing surface having a cylindrical outer surface and a pair of axially extending grooves recessed relative to the cylindrical outer surface and extending from one end of the bearing surface and at least partially along the bearing, the pair of axially extending grooves being located perpendicular to the aero-load direction.23-. (canceled)4. The partial admission turbocharger according to claim 1 , wherein said housing includes an oil passage in communication with the bearing.5. A partial admission turbocharger claim 1 , comprising:a housing;a rotary assembly disposed within the housing and including a turbine wheel and a compressor wheel attached to one another by a shaft, the housing defining a partial admission inlet to the turbine ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

RACK-AND-PINION GEAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190017587A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

The disclosure concerns a rack-and-pinion gear for a motor vehicle. The rack-and-pinion gear includes a pinion shaft and a toothed rack, which are mounted inside a housing. In order to provide a rack-and-pinion gear with precise engagement, which can be produced economically, according to the disclosure it is provided that a position of the pinion shaft in the housing can be adjusted by at least one adjustment element so that a tilt of the pinion shaft relative to the toothed rack can be set. 1. A rack-and-pinion gear for a motor vehicle , comprising:a pinion shaft; anda toothed rack mounted inside a housing, wherein a position of the pinion shaft in the housing is adjusted by at least one adjustment element so that a tilt of the pinion shaft relative to the toothed rack is set.2. The rack-and-pinion gear as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tilt of the pinion shaft is set inside a plane parallel to a running direction of the toothed rack.3. The rack-and-pinion gear as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pinion shaft is mounted inside the housing via an end-side first bearing and a second bearing opposite the first bearing relative to the toothed rack claim 1 , wherein the at least one adjustment element is assigned to the first or second bearing.4. The rack-and-pinion gear as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the at least one adjustment element is assigned to the first bearing.5. The rack-and-pinion gear as claimed in claim 3 , wherein precisely one of the first or second bearings is adjusted by the adjustment element such that a position of the pinion shaft inside the one of the first or second bearings is changed transversely to a running direction of the first or second bearing.6. The rack-and-pinion gear as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the adjustment element is a bearing bushing that indirectly mounts the pinion shaft claim 1 , wherein the bearing bushing is formed eccentrically and has various angular positions around the shaft inside the housing.7. The rack-and-pinion ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL JOINT

Номер: US20210018037A1
Автор: CHEN Kuo-Lung
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A universal join is provided, including a driving portion and a joint head. The driving portion includes a ball nest and a polygonal column disposed within the ball nest. The joint head includes a working end portion and a ball head portion, and the ball head portion is rotatably and swingably disposed within the ball nest. A shaped of the ball head portion corresponds to a shaped of the ball nest, and the polygonal column is co-rotatable with the ball head portion. The ball head portion including a polygonal groove, and the polygonal column is inserted within the polygonal groove. 1. A universal joint , including:a driving portion, configured to be assembled with a power tool, including a ball nest and a polygonal column disposed within the ball nest;a joint head, including a working end portion and a ball head portion, the ball head portion being rotatably and swingably disposed within the ball nest, a shape of the ball head portion corresponding to a shaped of the ball nest, the ball head portion being co-rotatable with the polygonal column, the ball head portion including a polygonal groove, the polygonal column being inserted within the polygonal groove.2. The universal joint of claim 1 , wherein one of the ball nest and the polygonal column has a square hole claim 1 , and the other of the ball nest and the polygonal column has a square column which is releasably inserted into the square hole.3. The universal joint of claim 2 , wherein a radial cross-sectional dimension of the square column is smaller than a radial cross-sectional dimension of the square hole.4. The universal joint of claim 2 , wherein an outer periphery of the square column includes a plurality of dodge slots radially disposed therearound claim 2 , and each of the plurality of dodge slots corresponds to a turning edge of an opening of the square hole.5. The universal joint of claim 2 , wherein the polygonal column defines a central axis claim 2 , the polygonal column includes a plurality of ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Ram-body fretting corrosion proof solution

Номер: US20210018042A1
Принадлежит: GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS SAS

A ram-body for use with a spherical bearing has an inner circumferential surface. The ram-body comprises at least a first concave section provided in said inner circumferential surface. In some examples, a second concave section may be provided diametrically opposite to the first concave section. In some examples, the concave sections may be lunular shaped. A method of manufacturing the ram-body is also described. A ram-body and spherical bearing assembly is also described.

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

TONG BEARING

Номер: US20140105526A1
Автор: Hickman Don Darrell
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A renewable bearing is for a tong including a housing and an engagement assembly. The bearing has a monolithic upper bearing element having a substantially planar upper surface and a monolithic lower bearing element having a substantially planar lower surface. The upper and lower bearing elements are configured to mount inside the housing with a substantially same outer horizontal profile as the upper bearing element. The upper bearing element and the lower bearing element define a central open area. The upper bearing element and the lower bearing element have an inner section define a radial recess opening to the central opening and for receiving the engagement assembly. The upper bearing element and the lower bearing element have outer sections that form a bearing portion radially intermediate the engagement assembly. 1. A renewable bearing for a tong , the tong including a housing and an engagement assembly , the bearing comprising:a monolithic upper bearing element having a substantially planar upper surface;a monolithic lower bearing element having a substantially planar lower surface, the upper and lower bearing elements being configured to mount inside the housing with a substantially same outer horizontal profile as the upper bearing element;the upper bearing element and the lower bearing element defining a central open area;the upper bearing element and the lower bearing element having an inner section, wherein when assembled, the inner sections of the upper bearing element and the lower bearing element define a radial recess opening to the central opening and configured for receiving the engagement assembly;the upper bearing element and the lower bearing element having an outer section wherein when assembled, the outer sections of the upper bearing element and the lower bearing element form a bearing portion radially intermediate the engagement assembly.2. A renewable bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the bearing comprises a machinable material.3. A ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

SEAL-BEARING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140105527A1
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A seal-bearing assembly to be inserted into the seal cavity of a mechanical device to provide a seal and a bearing surface to eliminate whip in a rotating and/or reciprocal cylindrical member. The seal-bearing assembly is particularly well suited for use in a reciprocal pump and between the steam lance and fixed steam tube in a sootblower. The assembly includes at least a pair of outer substantially rigid cylindrical bearings having an inner bore to be positioned over the cylindrical member and at least one complimentary flexible textile packing ring disposed between the two outer bearing members. In assemblies including an additional bearing, it is surrounded by at least one flexible packing on each side. The inner bore of the bearing members provide a bearing surface for eliminating whip of the moving elements in the device. 1. A seal-bearing assembly for a mechanical device having reciprocating and/or rotational movement comprising;a first substantially rigid cylindrical outer bearing;at least one cylindrical textile packing member adjacent to the first outer bearing; anda second substantially rigid cylindrical outer bearing oppositely adjacent to the at least one cylindrical textile packing member,2. The seal-bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one packing member is formed from chemically resistant organic fiber.3. The seal-bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second outer bearings comprises high-temperature polymeric material and formulations thereof.4. The seal-bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one packing member is formed from a high-temperature resistant organic fiber.5. The seal-bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second outer bearings comprises a chemically resistant polymeric material and formulations thereof.6. The seal-bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one packing member is formed from a first carbon yarn flexible braided packing disposed ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

SINTERED BEARING, FLUID DYNAMIC BEARING DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SAME, AND SINTERED BEARING MANUFACTURING METHOD

Номер: US20170023059A1
Автор: Ito Fuyuki
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A sintered bearing () of the present invention includes: an inner layer () and an outer layer () each made of sintered metal and formed into a cylindrical shape; and a radial dynamic pressure generating portion (dynamic pressure grooves and ) die-formed in an inner peripheral surface of the inner layer (), in which the outer layer () has compressive yield strength higher than compressive yield strength of the inner layer (). 1. A sintered bearing , comprising:an inner layer and an outer layer each made of sintered metal and formed into a cylindrical shape; anda radial dynamic pressure generating portion die-formed in an inner peripheral surface of the inner layer,wherein the outer layer has compressive yield strength higher than compressive yield strength of the inner layer.2. The sintered bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the outer layer has a radial dimension larger than a radial dimension of the inner layer.3. The sintered bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the inner layer is made of copper-iron-based sintered metal claim 1 , and the outer layer is made of iron-based sintered metal.4. The sintered bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the inner layer has density lower than density of the outer layer.5. The sintered bearing according to claim 4 , wherein the inner layer and the outer layer are made of sintered metal having the same composition.6. A fluid dynamic bearing device claim 4 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the sintered bearing according to ; and'}a shaft member inserted along an inner periphery of the sintered bearing, the shaft member being relatively rotatably supported by dynamic pressure generating action of a fluid film generated in a radial bearing gap defined between an inner peripheral surface of the sintered bearing and an outer peripheral surface of the shaft member.7. A sintered bearing manufacturing method claim 4 , comprising:a compression molding step of subjecting metal powder to compression ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Turbocharger

Номер: US20180023620A1
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The invention relates to an exhaust-gas-driven turbocharger having a hydrodynamic plain bearing having a rotor and a stator, the rotor being rotatable with respect to the stator, the rotor bearing surface being located opposite a counter-surface of the stator in order to generate hydrodynamic pressure in the region of a converging gap. In such a hydrodynamic plain bearing, the application properties can be improved by the fact that the rotor bearing surface and/or the counter-surface constitutes in a section view, in the context of a section along and through the rotation axis, a continuous bearing contour that is constituted from convex or concave curvatures and/or from at least two contour segments that are embodied as straight lines and/or curvatures. The invention also relates to a hydrodynamic plain bearing or bearing arrangement having such a plain bearing. 110201020132120. An exhaust-gas-driven turbocharger having a hydrodynamic plain bearing having a rotor () and a stator () , the rotor () being rotatable with respect to the stator () , a rotor bearing surface () being located opposite a counter-surface () of the stator () in order to generate hydrodynamic pressure in the region of a converging gap ,{'b': 13', '21', '13', '1', '13', '2', '13', '3', '13', '5', '21', '1', '21', '4, 'wherein the rotor bearing surface () and/or the counter-surface () constitutes in a section view, in the context of a section along and through the rotation axis (R), a continuous bearing contour that is constituted from at least two contour segments (., ., ., ., ., .) that are embodied as straight lines and/or curvatures; or'}{'b': 13', '21, 'the rotor bearing surface () and/or the counter-surface () is convexly and/or concavely curved in order to generate hydrodynamic load capacities in a radial and an axial direction.'}210201020132120. A hydrodynamic plain bearing having a rotor () and a stator () , the rotor () being rotatable with respect to the stator () , a rotor bearing ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Tidal current energy generating device

Номер: US20180023625A1
Автор: DONG Lin

A tidal current energy generating device includes an outer frame ( 1 ), at least one inner frame ( 2 ), at least two hydro turbines ( 3 ), at least one center shaft ( 4 ), at least one generator ( 5 ), and at least three bearings ( 6 ). The at least one inner frame ( 2 ) is separably disposed in the outer frame ( 1 ). At least two hydro turbines ( 3 ) are located below a water surface and are disposed in one inner frame ( 2 ). At least two hydro turbines ( 3 ) are disposed coaxially and are vertical-axis hydro turbines. At least one center shaft ( 4 ) is disposed through the at least two hydro turbines ( 3 ), the axis direction of the center shaft is perpendicular to the horizontal plane, and the center shaft ( 4 ) rotates along with the rotating of the hydro turbines ( 3 ). The at least one generator ( 5 ) is located above the water surface and connected with one end of the center shaft ( 4 ). The at least three bearings are sleeved on the center shaft ( 4 ) and are located on two sides of and between the two hydro turbines ( 3 ), respectively. The tidal current energy generating device can be modularly assembled and replaced above the water surface and can extend along the water depth direction, thereby improving the power generating efficiency.

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

Foil-air bearing assembly for engine starter

Номер: US20220042422A1
Принадлежит: Unison Industries LLC

An air turbine starter that includes a turbine member for rotatably extracting mechanical power from a flow of fluid, where the turbine member is coupled to a drive shaft to provide a rotational output. The air turbine starter further includes a foil-air bearing assembly and a thrust bearing that rotatably support the drive shaft.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

TILTING PAD JOURNAL BEARING

Номер: US20190024707A1
Автор: ARIHARA Hirotoshi

A tilting pad journal bearing includes a bearing housing, a plurality of pads and a projecting portion. The plurality of pads are arranged on an inner circumferential surface of the bearing housing and support a rotary shaft. The projecting portion is provided on a surface of the pad and has a plurality of projections. The projecting portion is provided on a surface other than a pad bearing surface in surfaces of the pad, the pad bearing surface being a surface that faces the rotary shaft. 1. A tilting pad journal bearing , comprising:a bearing housing;a plurality of pads that are arranged on an inner circumferential surface of the bearing housing and support a rotary shaft; anda projecting portion provided on a surface of the pad and having a plurality of projections,wherein the projecting portion is provided on a surface other than a pad bearing surface in surfaces of the pad, the pad bearing surface being a surface that faces the rotary shaft.2. The tilting pad journal bearing according to claim 1 ,wherein the projecting portion is provided on a surface of an end portion of the pad at a downstream side in a rotation direction of the rotary shaft.3. The tilting pad journal bearing according to claim 2 ,wherein when seen from an axial direction of the rotary shaft, a bottom portion of the projecting portion resides within an area that includes an imaginary line that extends from an end of the pad bearing surface at the downstream side in the rotation direction of the rotary shaft to a radially outer side of the rotary shaft along a radial direction of the rotary shaft and a portion that is situated towards the downstream side in the rotation direction of the rotary shaft from the imaginary line.4. The tilting pad journal bearing according to claim 1 ,wherein the bearing housing comprises an oil supply port for supplying a lubricant into the bearing housing, andthe oil supply port is directed towards the projecting portion.5. The tilting pad journal bearing ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

BEARING WITH LIGHTWEIGHT BACKING SUBSTRATE

Номер: US20190024708A1
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A bearing shell for an automotive propulsion system is provided, along with a crankshaft assembly and an engine having a bearing shell. The bearing shell comprises an inner layer having an inner layer thickness. The inner layer defines a bearing surface on an inner side. The bearing surface of the inner layer is configured to support and contact an oil film. The bearing shell also has an outer layer disposed around the inner layer and radially outward of the inner layer. The outer layer has an outer layer thickness that is greater than the inner layer thickness, the outer layer thickness being at least one millimeter. The outer layer is formed of an outer layer material comprising an aluminum alloy and/or a metal matrix composite material. The inner layer is formed of an inner layer material, wherein the outer layer material is stronger than the inner layer material. 1. A bearing shell for an automotive propulsion system , the bearing shell comprising:an inner layer having an inner layer thickness, the inner layer defining a bearing surface on an inner side, the bearing surface of the inner layer being configured to support and contact an oil film; andan outer layer disposed around the inner layer and radially outward of the inner layer, the outer layer having an outer layer thickness that is greater than the inner layer thickness, the outer layer thickness being at least one millimeter, the outer layer being formed of an outer layer material comprising a metal matrix composite material, the inner layer being formed of an inner layer material, wherein the outer layer material is stronger than the inner layer material.2. The bearing shell of claim 1 , wherein the inner layer is configured to support and allow rotation of a rod disposed inward of the inner layer.3. The bearing shell of claim 2 , the inner layer being a bearing layer disposed in contact with an inner side of the outer layer.4. The bearing shell of claim 2 , further comprising an intermediate bearing ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

Slide bearing for a support mount, method for producing a slide body and method for producing a slide bearing

Номер: US20200025253A1
Принадлежит: Vibracoustic SE

A slide bearing for a support mount of a motor vehicle includes a first housing part, a second housing part, and a slide bearing device arranged between the two housing parts. In embodiments, the slide bearing device includes at least a first slide body and at least a second slide body. With embodiments, at least a section of the first slide body is made of a hybrid material. A method of producing a slide body and a method of producing a slide bearing are also disclosed.

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

Compact sliding-contact bearing with a sealing arrangement, and water pump with same

Номер: US20220049710A1
Принадлежит: NIDEC GPM GmbH

A compact bearing is produced by a sliding bearing and has a sealing arrangement for water pumps. The bearing includes a sliding bearing bushing that includes an inner sliding surface and a radial recess having an axial sliding surface, a shaft collar, and a wet-side shaft seal arranged between the wet side and the sliding bearing bushing. A dry-side shaft seal is arranged between the sliding bearing bushing and the dry side. A lubricant reservoir with a substrate, which is porous in at least some sections, is arranged between the wet-side shaft seal and the sliding bearing bushing. The lubricant reservoir includes, in pores of the substrate, a lubricant insoluble in water, and a volume of the lubricant reservoir and a volume of a lubricant filling a total volume of spaces between the wet-side shaft seal and the dry-side shaft seal.

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31-01-2019 дата публикации

Cu-BASED SINTERED SLIDING MATERIAL, AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20190032174A1
Автор: Ishii Yoshinari
Принадлежит: Diamet Corporation

The Cu-based sintered sliding material has a composition including, by mass %, 7% to 35% of Ni, 1% to 10% of Sn, 0.9% to 3% of P, and 0.5% to 5% of C, with a remainder of Cu and inevitable impurities, wherein the Cu-based sintered sliding material includes a sintered body including: alloy grains that contain Sn and C and contain a Cu-Ni-based alloy as a main component; grain boundary phases that contain Ni and P as main components and are dispersedly distributed in grain boundaries of the alloy grains; and free graphite that intervenes at the grain boundaries of the alloy grains, the Cu-based sintered sliding material has a structure in which pores are dispersedly formed in the grain boundaries of the alloy grains, and an amount of C in a metal matrix including the alloy grains and the grain boundary phases is, by mass %, 0.02% to 0.20%. 1. A Cu-based sintered sliding material having a composition comprising , by mass %:7% to 35% of Ni;1% to 10% of Sn;0.9% to 3% of P;0.5% to 5% of; anda remainder of Cu and inevitable impurities,wherein the Cu-based sintered sliding material includes a sintered body including: alloy grains that contain Sn and C and contain a Cu-Ni-based alloy as a main component; grain boundary phases that contain Ni and P as main components and are dispersedly distributed in grain boundaries of the alloy grains; and free graphite that intervenes at the grain boundaries of the alloy grains,the Cu-based sintered sliding material has a structure in which pores are dispersedly formed in the grain boundaries of the alloy grains, andan amount of C in a metal matrix including the alloy grains and the grain boundary phases is, by mass %, 0.02% to 0.20%.2. The Cu-based sintered sliding material according to claim 1 , wherein a porosity is 13% to 28%.3. A method for producing a Cu-based sintered sliding material claim 1 , the method comprising:a mixing step of mixing a plurality of types of powders to obtain a mixed powder;a molding step of press-molding the ...

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