СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ПОДДЕРЖКИ СОСУДА ПОД ДАВЛЕНИЕМ

Изобретение в общем относится к хранению текучей среды, а в частности – к бобышке для емкости для удерживания текучей среды и к способу установки емкости для удерживания текучей среды при помощи бобышки. Особенно подходящей емкостью для удерживания текучей среды является сосуд под давлением. Система для поддержки сосуда под давлением включает в себя: держатель сосуда; сосуд (10) под давлением, поддерживаемый на держателе сосуда; бобышку (12), прикрепленную к сосуду (10) под давлением и имеющую первое отверстие (26), выполненное в ней; подшипник (18), расположенный по меньшей мере частично внутри первого отверстия (26) и имеющий второе отверстие (56), проходящее через него; и крепежный элемент (14), выполненный с возможностью прикрепляться к держателю сосуда. Участок крепежного элемента (14) продолжается через второе отверстие (56) и может скользить внутри первого и второго отверстий по существу вдоль продольной оси сосуда (10) под давлением. Также заявлен способ поддержки сосуда (10) под ...

СПОСОБЫ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ НЕУСТОЙЧИВОСТЬЮ В ГИДРОДИНАМИЧЕСКИХ ПОДШИПНИКАХ

Изобретение относится к гидродинамическим подшипникам. Способ управления неустойчивостью гидродинамических подшипников, включающих гидродинамические подшипники, используемые в узлах высокоскоростных роторов или валов, включает использование магнитного подшипника в комбинации с гидродинамическим подшипником. Гидродинамический подшипник используют в качестве подшипника, воспринимающего основную нагрузку. Магнитный подшипник используют в качестве средства управления неустойчивостью в гидродинамическом подшипнике. Достигается возможность управления неустойчивостью в гидродинамических подшипниках. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 62 ил.

ОПОРА ДЛЯ РОЛИКА

Изобретение относится к нанесению покрытий погружением в расплав. Ролик выполнен с возможностью погружения с помощью роликового рычага (300) в металлическую ванну и предназначен для направления ленты, проходящей в металлической ванне. Опора цапфы ролика выполнена в виде кардана и содержит втулку (110), установленную в рычаге (300), опорное тело (130) и вставку (120), имеющую отверстие (112) для размещения цапфы (210) ролика. Вставка (120) установлена во втулке (110) с возможностью поворота относительно оси S1, при этом опорное тело (130) установлено во вставке (120) с возможностью поворота относительно второй оси S2, перпендикулярной первой оси S1. Втулка (110) вместе с установленной в ней вставкой (120) и опорным телом (130) установлена в рычаге (300) с возможностью поворота относительно оси R ролика, расположенной перпендикулярно осям S1 и S2, с возможностью жесткой установки на заданный угол поворота α. Обеспечивается уменьшение трения в опоре, исключение перекосов рычага. 6 з.п. ф-лы ...

ДИНАМОЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКАЯ МАШИНА ПОСТОЯННОГО ТОКА

Изобретение относится к области электротехники и касается выполнения электрических машин постоянного тока с возбуждением от постоянных магнитов. Предлагаемая динамоэлектрическая машина постоянного тока содержит подшипниковый щит, постоянные магниты, прикрепленные к станине, на валу - якорь из листов с пазами, коллектор, узел щеточной траверсы, по крайней мере, с двумя щетками, соединенными с проводящими элементами, два опорных средства с подшипником каждое, установленные в держателе. Одно опорное средство расположено в станине, другое - в подшипниковом щите. Сущность изобретения состоит в том, что постоянные магниты закреплены на станине посредством клея, по крайней мере одно опорное средство, например, расположенное в подшипниковом щите, выполнено самоустанавливающимся с обеспечением свободного центрирования подшипника валом. Держатели закреплены на станине и к подшипниковому щиту при помощи клея, как и имеющийся в машине монтажный фланец, прикрепленный к станине и расширяющийся по окружности ...

СПОСОБЫ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ НЕУСТОЙЧИВОСТЬЮ В ГИДРОДИНАМИЧЕСКИХ ПОДШИПНИКАХ

... 1. Способ управления неустойчивостью гидродинамических подшипников, включающих гидродинамические подшипники, используемые в узлах высокоскоростных роторов или валов, включающий:использование магнитного подшипника в комбинации с гидродинамическим подшипником,причем гидродинамический подшипник используют в качестве подшипника, воспринимающего основную нагрузку, амагнитный подшипник используют в качестве средства управления неустойчивостью в гидродинамическом подшипнике.2. Способ по п.1, в котором гидродинамический подшипник выбирают из группы, состоящей из цилиндрического подшипника скольжения, эллиптического подшипника, подшипника с двумя масляными клиньями, многоклинового гидродинамического подшипника, подшипника с самоустанавливающимися сегментами и гибкой опоры.3. Способ по п.1, в котором указанную комбинацию подшипников выполняют в виде двух смежных или несмежных подшипников, один из которых является гидродинамическим подшипником, а другой - магнитным подшипником.4. Способ по п.1, в ...

НАПРАВЛЯЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И ШАРНИРНОЕ СОЕДИНЕНИЕ, СОДЕРЖАЩЕЕ ТАКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Изобретение относится к устройствам для направления подвижных частей. Направляющее устройство вкладышного типа для направления оси содержит металлический компонент в форме вкладыша, обеспеченный поверхностью трения, предназначенной для размещения оси в контакте трения посредством скольжения с колебательным движением; систему обнаружения износа поверхности трения, содержащую датчики; беспроводную систему связи, связанную с системой обнаружения износа для передачи информации об износе поверхности трения из направляющего устройства. Датчики расположены на одной продольной стороне или на двух продольных сторонах вкладыша. Каждая продольная сторона образована не более чем двумя пятыми длины кольцевого вкладыша. Шарнирное соединение содержит направляющее устройство и ось, установленную в контакте трения посредством скольжения с колебательным движением по поверхности трения. Улучшается обнаружение износа. 2 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

ИНДИКАТОР НАГРУЗКИ

... 1. Индикатор нагрузки, содержащий несущее устройство в составе первого и второго несущих элементов (23, 22), соединенных вместе для приема боковой нагрузки, приложенной к первому элементу, отличающийся тем, что первый несущий элемент (23) образует полость (25) со вторым несущим элементом (22) таким образом, что он является легколомаемым при нагрузке выше индикаторной, а полость (25) содержит индикаторную жидкость, которая вытекает из полости, как только первый несущий элемент разрушен упомянутой нагрузкой. ! 2. Индикатор нагрузки по п.1, в котором первый несущий элемент (23) является трубчатым и вмещает внутри второй несущий элемент (22), так что эти два элемента взаимодействуют с помощью участков (31) на противоположных концах и при этом расположены на расстоянии друг от друга в центральной части (24) для образования полости (25). ! 3. Индикатор нагрузки по п.2, в котором часть первого несущего элемента (23) выполнена с уменьшенной толщиной, чтобы сделать ее легколомаемой, и при этом образует ...

Pivoting bearing for vehicle pedals comprises spring tongues extending in the axial direction of a bearing body and narrowing a holder

Pivoting bearing comprises spring tongues extending in the axial direction of a bearing body and narrowing a holder (4). The axial lengths of the spring tongues are dimensioned so that they terminate on or within spherical sleeve ends of a bearing body spherical cap. Preferred Features: The spring tongues terminate at the height of the front side of the bearing body or within it. The spring tongues are molded to a strip or to protrusions spaced in the peripheral direction.

Innenzahnradpumpe

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Innenzahnradpumpe (1) für eine hydraulische Fahrzeugbremsanlage und schlägt einen aus einem Blechstreifen gebogenen, an einer Stelle (14) seines Umfangs offenen Lagerring (13) zu einer Gleitlagerung eines Hohlrads (4) der Innenzahnradpumpe (1) vor.

Genauigkeitslager mit mindestens drei Lagerbacken

Lagerbuchse

Lagerbuchse, bestehend aus einem kugelförmigen oder balligen Innenteil und einem der Aufnahme des Innenteiles dienenden Gehäuse sowie einem dazwischen angeordneten elastischen Zwischenteil, wobei das kugelförmige oder ballige Innenteil mit einem vor der Montage kegelstumpfförmig ausgebildeten elastischen Zwischenteil nach der Montage des einteiligen Gehäuses in den Zwischenraum zwischen kugelförmigem und balligem Innenteil und Gehäuse hineinverformt wird.

Kugelhülsengelenk für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Kugelhülsengelenk für ein Kraftfahrzeug, mit einem Gehäuse (10), einer einen balligen Lagerbereich (5) umfassenden Kugelhülse (2), die mit dem Lagerbereich (5) bewegbar in dem Gehäuse (10) gelagert ist, sich in einer axialen Richtung (6) beidseitig aus diesem heraus erstreckt und mit einer in der axialen Richtung (6) verlaufenden, durchgehenden Montageöffnung (7) versehen ist, und wenigstens einem in die Montageöffnung (7) eingebrachten und mit einem Außengewinde (22) versehenen Befestigungsmittel (21), mittels welchem die Kugelhülse (2) an einem Kraftfahrzeugbauteil (24) befestigt ist, wobei in der die Montageöffnung (7) begrenzenden Wandung (19) der Kugelhülse (2) wenigstens ein Innengewinde (20) ausgebildet ist, in welches das Befestigungsmittel (21) mit seinem Außengewinde (22) eingeschraubt ist.

Lageranordnung fuer Wellenlager,insbesondere bei Schiffen

Self aligning tilting bearing - has shell located by ball calotte(s) or fillet and at least one retainer

The tilting slide bearing for shafts has a single or multiple part bearing shell. The shell (2) in its outer lower area and in the central area of the supporting bearing surface, uses the support (5), for location. The support has ball calottes (5) giving a support point (8), or a fillet forming a support line. The bearing shell (1, 2) has at least one retainer with clearance in the central area of the supporting bearing surface. The retainer is supported by flexible components (14), and has flanges (13) on both sides of the shaft or is a bolt engaging in the locating hole of the bearing shell.

HYDRODYNAMISCHE LAGERANORDNUNG

GLEITLAGER

Anordnung zur Lagerung der Antriebswelle elastisch aufgestellter Antriebssysteme

Gelenk- und/oder Lageranordnung

Bei einer Gelenk- und/oder Lageranordnung (1; 101; 201; 301) zum Einpressen in einen umgebenden Hülsenkörper, insbesondere einen Endbereich eines Radträgers oder Federbeins, wobei die Gelenk- und/oder Lageranordnung (1; 101; 201; 301) einen gegenüber einer Gelenkschale (4; 104; 204; 304) beweglichen Gelenkkörper (2) und ein die Gelenkschale (4; 104; 204; 304) haltendes Gelenkgehäuse umfaßt, wird zumindest ein Kraftausgleichselement (11, 12; 111, 112; 211, 212; 311, 312; 412; 512; 612) vorgesehen, das eine auf das Gelenkgehäuse (9) beim Einpressen mit einer radialen Komponente einwirkende Kraft mit Verformung zumindest eines Teilbereichs (13, 14; 412a; 514; 614) von der Gelenkschale (4; 104; 204; 304) abhält.

A spherical bearing arrangement

BUSHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR ROTARY SHAFTS

... 1,272,196. Bearings. GENERAL SIGNAL CORP. 24 Sept., 1970 [26 Sept., 1969], No. 45611/70. Heading F2A. [Also in Division F1] A rotary shaft 15 is journalled in a bush 19 located in a bore 23 in a structural member. A clearance 28 is provided between the outer periphery of the bush and the wall of the bore, the clearance being at least coextensive with the load zone of the bush in the circumferential direction, extending longitudinally from one end of the bush at least half the length of the bush, and being tapered to a maximum radial width at one end of the bush. Preferably, the wall of the bore is cylindrical and the outer periphery of the bush is conical. The bush may be bronze-lined with a steel backing, or may be solid bronze. As described, four bushings are provided for the shafts of a high pressure gear pump, the clearance being provided at the end of the bush nearer the gear. Wear plates 17, 18 are provided, one (17) being fixed and the other being movable.

Sliding bearings.

A sliding bearing comprises a bearing shell (1) arranged to compensate for varying angles of inclination of a shaft in use. The bearing shell is mounted in a bearing housing (3) for pivotal movement about a pivot axis (20) which intersects the longitudinal axis (22) of the bearing shell at right-angles. An insulating sleeve (8) of electrically insulating material insulates the bearing shell electrically from the bearing housing. Oil may be supplied through insulating tubes (11, 12) to provide hydrostatic lift. ...

Method and apparatus for swaging a spherical bearing

Load indicator

A load indicator comprises a load bearing assembly of first and second load bearing members (23, 22) connected together to bear a lateral load applied to the first member (23), the first load bearing member defining a cavity (25) with the second load bearing member such that it is frangible above an indicator load, and the cavity (25) containing an indicator liquid which escapes from the cavity once the first load bearing member is fractured by said load. The load bearing members (22, 23) comprise cylindrical members arranged concentrically with the outer member (23) having a portion of reduced thickness to render it frangible and to define the cavity (25). The cavity (25) includes an internal volume within the second load bearing member (22). The load indicator may be configured as a load bearing pin to connect two components of aircraft landing gear.

Self-lubricating bearing

Bearing assembly for a variable vane

A bearing assembly for a variable vane of a gas turbine engine comprises an actuating lever 31 with a generally annular end portion and a cooperating pin 47 passing through the generally annular end portion, the pin 47 being secured at both ends in a unison ring 33. A bearing 343 is interposed between the generally annular end portion and the pin 47 and limiting means 349 are present to prevent movement of the bearing 343 in the axial direction of the pin 47. The bearing 343 preferably comprises a spherical bearing that includes a housing portion 345 and a ball portion 343, with the ball portion preferably having extensions 349 which act as the limiting means, that extend in use in the axial direction of the pin 47 to cooperate with the unison ring 33 so as to substantially prevent movement of the ball portion 343 in the axial direction of the pin 47. Since movement is occurring between the annular end portion and the housing 345, it is preferable to coat these surfaces with a low-friction ...

Bearing arrangement

An aerospace bearing component

Improvements in and relating to Spiral-Groove Thrust Bearings

... 1,156,537. Bearings. PHILIPS' GLOEILAMPENFABRIEKEN N.V. 13 July, 1966 [16 July, 1965], No. 31502/66. Heading F2A. In a fluid thrust bearing, spiral grooves 6, Fig. 2, are formed in one side of a thin metal plate 5, the other side of which is secured to a member 3, Fig. 1. The grooves 6 have a depth which is about one-fifth the thickness of the plate 5 and are formed by etching. The plate 5 is provided with two tags 7 which may be bent-over and held in recesses in the member 3, which may be made of a synthetic resin; alternatively, the plate may be secured by the tags to the member 3 by welding. The member 3 is square-shaped, is mounted within four lugs 2 of a stationary member 1, and is provided with a part-spherical shaped protrusion 4 which effects self-aligning thereof. In a modification, the plate 5 may be secured to a shaft 9.

CONTROLLED CLEARANCE SELF-ALIGNING BEARING

... 1,206,749. Bearings. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP. 18 March, 1969 [28 March, 1968], No. 14099/69. Heading F2A. A tilting-pad bearing assembly comprises a housing 17, bearing pads 14 supporting a shaft 13, a ring member 21 surrounding and supporting the pads, and a tubular cage 22 supported firmly at its ends on the housing and having a resilient mid-portion 39 supporting the ring. The pads contact a journal sleeve 11 which is resiliently mounted on the shaft by means of a spring cage 12. The pads are of titanium carbide In an alternative embodiment (Fig. 5, not shown), pressure fluid is supplied through two pins (43, 44) which penetrate the bearing pads.

DEVICE FOR GUIDING AND MOUNTING A STIRRER SHAFT

... 1534022 Mixing apparatus DEUTSCHE GOLD-UND SILBER-SCHEIDEANSTALT 4 June 1976 [5 June 1975] 23147/76 Heading B1C The shaft 7 of a stirrer e.g. in glass laboratory type apparatus, is supported by a bearing 3..6 and a support e.g. 7a, the bearing comprising a disc 3 having a central, part-spherical recess 4 and a bore 5 extending on through the disc from the recess and a collar member 6 mounted on the shaft 7 and having a part-spherical surface seated in the recess. The support is preferably of a form similar to the bearing (Figs. 2, 3 not shown) i.e. having self-aligning part-spherical seating surfaces. The apparatus may be a high vacuum distillation apparatus, the stirrer having wiper blades forced centrifugally against the walls of the vessel to provide thin film evaporation and the stirrer shaft may be driven through a magnetic coupling 9. The alternative embodiments of the invention described in relation to Figs. 2 and 3 have a propellor type agitator mounted on the stirrer shaft.

SUPPORT BEARING FOR A ROLE

KLAPPE, INSBESONDERE DROSSELKLAPPE, FUR LEITUNGSKANALE BZW. KANALE FUR KLIMAANLAGEN

Pod for a wind turbine

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Rotorlagerung (8) zur Lagerung einer Rotornabe (6) an einem Gondelgehäuse (4) einer Gondel (2) für eine Windkraftanlage (1). Die Rotorlagerung (8) weist zumindest ein inneres Ringelement (12) und zumindest ein äußeres Ringelement (13) auf, wobei zwischen dem inneren Ringelement (12) und dem äußeren Ringelement (13) zumindest ein Gleitlagerelement (14, 15) angeordnet ist, welches am inneren Ringelement (12) oder am äußeren Ringelement (13) befestigt ist. Am Gleitlagerelement (14, 15) ist eine Gleitfläche (19) ausgebildet, welche mit einer Gegenfläche (22) zusammenwirkt, die mit jenem Ringelement (12, 13) gekoppelt ist, an welchem das Gleitlagerelement (14, 15) nicht befestigt ist. Die Gegenfläche (22) ist nachgiebig ausgebildet.

RECONCILIATION OF ROTATING WAVE SKEW

SPHERICAL SLIDING BEARING WITH METAL UP METAL CONTACT CONTACTS

DRUM BRAKE

Anordnung, Refiner und Verfahren

Die Anordnung zur Lagerung eines Refiners weist auf: einen für die Achse (8) angeordneten Druckring (16), ein gegen den Druckring (16) angeordnetes hydrodynamisches Axiallager (14a, 14b), eine Axialachsbuchse (15), bezüglich welcher die Achse (8) mit ihrem Druckring (16) rotierend angeordnet ist und in der das besagte hydrodynamische Axiallager (14a, 14b) angeordnet ist. Die Anordnung umfasst weiterhin ein Vorspannelement (17, 17a, 17b) mit einem Gehäuse (22), welches in Bezug auf die Axialachsbuchse (15) befestigt ist, ein in dem erwähnten Gehäuse (22) angeordnetes Kontaktelement (24) und ein Übertragungsmittel (25), um das Kontaktelement (24) in Bezug auf das Gehäuse (22) des Vorspannelementes (17) zu verschieben, um eine Vorspannung in dem hydrodynamischen Axiallager (14a, 14b) zu erzielen. Die Anordnung weist weiterhin Betätigungsmittel (29) zur Einwirkung auf das Übertragungsmittel (25) zur Regulierung der Vorspannung während des Betriebes des hydrodynamischen Axiallagers (14a, 14b ...

ELECTRICAL DRIVING MOTOR, IN PARTICULAR FOR AN AGGREGATE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

SLIDING BEARING.

DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF FLAT MATERIAL

Spahäri sliding bearing, in particular for the tumbling storage of pump runners

CASE-WELL-BEHAVED STORE-HURRY AND THEREBY EQUIPPED ACTUATOR

RADIAL BEARING IN SLIDING BEARING DESIGN

From to each other swivelling arranged elements developed camp

DEVICE TO THE ADMISSION OF A STORAGE MOUNTING PLATE, AS WELL AS MIXTURE APPARATUS CONTAINING THE-ARRANGED DEVICE

FLAP, IN PARTICULAR BUTTERFLY VALVE, FUR LINE CHANNEL AND/OR CHANNEL FUR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

Side bearing

A side bearing for freight bogies of railway transport comprising a base, a plate, a cap, and a resilient element. The base has an annular protruding element, a centering protruding element, and two lateral protruding elements. The lateral protruding elements have J-shaped recesses. The plate has an annular protruding element with lugs, and an aperture for receiving the cap. The cap has an annular protruding element and a centering protruding element. A central opening is provided in the body of the resilient element for positioning on the protruding elements of the base and cap. The annular protruding element of the plate is telescopically mounted inside the annular protruding element of the base, and the cap is mounted inside the aperture of the plate. The lugs of the annular protruding element snap into the J- shaped recesses of the lateral protruding elements. The result is an increase in the operating reliability of the side bearing when bogies move through turns.

Laundry dryer and drum supporting assembly thereof

Sink roll bearing having ceramic elements for supporting the roll's shaft

Self-aligning/rigid spherical bearing assembly

Device for rotation of item

DEVICE FOR THE ROTATION OF OBJECTS (EMBODIMENTS). SET FOR THE ROTATION OF OBJECTS A device for rotation of items (4) including a basement (1) with the central stop lug (7) made as integral whole with an item (4), or with the possibility to fix an item (4) at, being different due to the ratio of the basement's (1) radius to height of the central stop lug (7) shall be within 40-2000.

Process for producing fibre-reinforced synthetic resin mouldings

BEARING ASSEMBLY

ROLLER BEARING

The invention relates to a roller bearing (100) for bearing a roller pin (210) of a roller (200) in a roller arm (300) of a hot dip coating line, whe rein the roller (200) can be dipped into a molten bath (400) by means of the roller arm and serves to guide a strip (500) passing through the molten bat h. In order to improve known roller bearings for pivoting dip coating lines in such a manner that an inclination of the roller arms does not have a detr imental effect on the bearing qualities, the roller bearing is configured as a gimbal bearing.

LOAD-MEASURING BEARING

A self-aligning bearing has a load-measuring means received in a recess in the outer bearing ring. One of the sliding elements carried in the cage between the inner and outer bearing rings is attached to a support plate at the top of the recess. A load transducer is positioned between the support plate and the bottom of the recess and the support plate which bears upon the transducer is located by a clamping means which permits limited radial movements of the support plate against the transducer.

FAN MOTOR BEARING ASSEMBLY

SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING A STEADY BEARING

An adjustable steady bearing support assembly and method provides support for a bearing (14) in rotational contact with a shaft (16) in a vessel such as a mixing vessel (10). The assembly and method allows axial movement of the bearing along the shaft in response to changes in the radial dimensions of the vessel while providing radial support of the bearing. The assembly employs strut assemblies (22) having pivotally mounted strut pairs (24) with an included angle between the struts in each pair to resist torsional forces on the bearing.

RESILIENT PIVOT ASSEMBLY

A resilient pivot assembly (10) comprising: a first housing member (12) and a second housing member (14) held together side-by side; and configured to present a central aperture (A) sized to accept a shaft (30) or shaft sleeve (28) wherein said first housing member has a first groove/channel (24a) and said second housing member (14) has a second groove/channel (24b); a shaft (30) with a third groove/channel (32) that extends at least partly around the circumference of the shaft (30) or the outer surface of a sleeve (28); where said first (24a), second (24b) and third (32) grooves/channels cooperate to form a generally annular shaped channel (C) that houses at least one tubular shaped resilient member (34) and supports the shaft (30) so that it may readily partly or fully rotate about its axis (?-?').

LOAD INDICATOR

A load indicator comprises a load bearing assembly of first and second load bearing members (23, 22) connected together to bear a lateral load applied to the first member (23), the first load bearing member defining a cavity (25) with the second load bearing member such that it is frangible above an indicator load, and the cavity (25) containing an indicator liquid which escapes from the cavity once the first load bearing member is fractured by said load. The load bearing members (22, 23) comprise cylindrical members arranged concentrically with the outer member (23) having a portion of reduced thickness to render it frangible and to define the cavity (25). The cavity (25) includes an internal volume within the second load bearing member (22). The load indicator may be configured as a load bearing pin to connect two components.

MAINTENANCE-FREE BEARING WITH TOLERANCE COMPENSATION PROPERTIES AGAINST WEAR AND MISALIGNMENT

A system for elastically compensating for wear, thermal expansion and misalignment comprises a ring located between a housing and a pin in the bore of the housing. The ring has a backing layer (63), an expanded grid structure (65) having a plurality of openings, a low friction layer (67) penetrated into the openings of the expanded grid structure, and adhesive for bonding the backing layer, expanded grid structure and low friction layer together to provide elastic deformation of the ring between the housing and pin.

PAD-TYPE THRUST BEARING AND ROTARY MACHINE COMPRISING SUCH A THRUST BEARING

Cette butée à patins dans laquelle chaque patin repose sur un volume de liquide enfermé dans une cavité reliée à des cavités voisines par des conduits. La butée comprend plusieurs enveloppes convexes délimitant chacune à elle seule une cavité et reliées entre elles par des conduits. Les enveloppes convexes et les conduits forment ensemble un sous-ensemble fonctionnel creux qui est dissocié des autres éléments constitutifs de la butée et qui délimite un volume fermé rempli par le liquide. Selon l'invention, chaque enveloppe comprend deux demi-coques disposées de part et d'autre d'une vessie souple et chaque conduit comprend un tuyau souple inséré dans une gaine.

DEVICE FOR ROTATION OF ITEMS (VARIANTS). SET FOR ROTATION OF ITEMS

The inventions relate to light industry and, more specifically, to containers and rotating stands for various objects. According to a first embodiment, the device for the rotation of objects comprises a base with a central supporting protuberance, which base is integral to the object or is designed so that an object can be secured thereon, the device being characterized in that the relationship of the radius of the base to the height of the central supporting protuberance is within a range of 40-2000. In a second embodiment, the base is provided with at least one lateral protuberance, the height of which is less than that of the central protuberance. In a third embodiment, the base is provided with a central supporting protuberance and is designed so that an object can be secured thereon. In a fourth embodiment, the central supporting protuberance has a flat supporting surface or is annular or is made up of individual elements situated around the circumference. A fifth and a sixth embodiment ...

SELF-ALIGNING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

A working end of a rotary shaft extends through a bearing supported at a distal end of a cantilever housing, the shaft's working end being subjected to transverse loading. The bending stiffness of the system is matched so that the angular deflection of the shaft and supporting cantilever housing are coordinated to minimize angular misalignment at the bearing. A cantilever system provides for apparatus and methodology demonstrating arrangements characterized by an operational ease for submersion of the working end in a fluid and ease of access to the bearing. Mitigation of misalignment enables the use of radial bearings.

Palier.

Wellenlager

Einrichtung zur Lagerung einer Welle

Radialgleitlager

Wellenlager für einen auf sich einstellenden Lagersegmenten gleitenden Rotor

Lagereinrichtung

Getriebe mit Lastausgleich

Palier radial

Einrichtung zur Lagerung einer Welle

Lager und Verfahren zum Herstellen desselben

Tragdrucklager mit kugligen Sitzflächen

Wellenlager

Kugelspurlager als Unterlager für senkrecht angeordnete Wellen

Lagerfutter

Axiales Lager und Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung

Radiallager für eine rotierende Welle

Selbsteinstellendes hydrostatisches Lager

Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Lagers

SELFALIGNING CAMP FOR A ROTOR.

DEVICE FOR THE ATTACHMENT OF A LAENGLICHEN PART AT A MACHINE OR A COMPONENT.

AXIAL STORAGE WITH A TILT COMPENSATION.

HYDRODYNAMIC LAGERANORDNUNG.

Device for the treatment of flat material.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВРАЩЕНИЯ ПРЕДМЕТОВ (ВАРИАНТЫ), КОМПЛЕКТ ДЛЯ ВРАЩЕНИЯ ПРЕДМЕТОВ

Изобретения относится к легкой промышленности, в частности к емкостям и вращающимся подставкам для различных предметов. Устройство для вращения предметов по первому варианту содержит основание с центральным опорным выступом, выполненное заодно целое с предметом или с возможностью фиксации на нем предмета, отличающееся тем, что отношение радиуса основания к высоте центрального опорного выступа находится в пределах 40-2000. Во втором варианте основание выполнено по крайней мере с одним боковым выступом, имеющим высоту меньше высоты центрального выступа. В третьем варианте основание выполнено с центральным опорным выступом и с возможностью фиксации на нем предмета. В четвертом варианте центральный опорный выступ выполнен с плоской опорной поверхностью или кольцевым или образован расположенными по окружности отдельными элементами. Особенностью пятого и шестого вариантов изобретения является выполнение основания с профилированной поверхностью, образующей средний и периферийный опорные участки ...

Propelling cam for gear transmission device

Improvements in Bearings

Stage with variable component

FASTENING OF PIVOT OF WHEEL OF MOTOR VEHICLE.

Improvements with the stages

Revolving thrust

Thrust bearings car-compensators without springs

Improvements with the thrust bearings and others

Improvements brought to the bearings, in particular to those with steel shell furnished internally with a doubling

Шарнирный подшипник скольжения

Заявленное техническое решение относится к области машиностроения, а именно к шарнирным подшипникам и к узлам вращения, работающим в режиме повышенных температур. Шарнирный подшипник скольжения, содержащий внутреннее металлическое кольцо со сферической наружной поверхностью, наружное кольцо со сферической внутренней поверхностью и установленную между ними антифрикционную прокладку. На одном из торцов наружного кольца выполнен фланец, а на другом торце выполнена канавка для установки пружинного кольца. Оба кольца выполнены из жаростойкого сплава. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 202 245 U1 (51) МПК F16C 23/00 (2006.01) F16C 23/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК F16C 23/00 (2020.08); F16C 23/04 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020135388, 27.10.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Акционерное общество "Военно-промышленная корпорация "Научно-производственное объединение машиностроения" (RU) Дата регистрации: 09.02.2021 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 2087763 C1, 20.08.1997. RU 2186267 C2, 27.07.2002. RU 182340 U1, 15.08.2018. DE 3524761 A1, 15.01.1987. (45) Опубликовано: 09.02.2021 Бюл. № 4 2 0 2 2 4 5 R U (54) ШАРНИРНЫЙ ПОДШИПНИК СКОЛЬЖЕНИЯ (57) Реферат: Заявленное техническое решение относится к внутренней поверхностью и установленную области машиностроения, а именно к шарнирным между ними антифрикционную прокладку. На подшипникам и к узлам вращения, работающим одном из торцов наружного кольца выполнен в режиме повышенных температур. Шарнирный фланец, а на другом торце выполнена канавка подшипник скольжения, содержащий внутреннее для установки пружинного кольца. Оба кольца металлическое кольцо со сферической наружной выполнены из жаростойкого сплава. поверхностью, наружное кольцо со сферической Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 143966, Московская обл., г. Реутов, ул. Гагарина, 33, АО "ВПК "НПО машиностроения" 2 0 2 ...

Valve device for a combustion engine

The invention relates to a valve device for a combustion engine, in particular of an automobile, comprising a housing with at least two fluid connections, a hollow valve element, being rotatably supported in the housing between at least two rotational positions, said valve element comprising at least two openings, which dependent on the rotational position of the valve element can be connected with the fluid connections of the housing, and a drive for rotating the valve element. According to the invention, the valve element is connected torque proof with a shaft, which shaft is rotatably supported at two opposing bearings of the housing, wherein the shaft is at least at one end rotatably supported in a bearing bush, which bearing bush is received at one of the bearings torque proof against a rotation about the shaft axis, wherein the inner surface and/or the outer surface of the bearing bush is formed spherically.

Momentum free bearing for use in prosthetic and orthotic devices

A momentum free bearing assembly for use in orthotic and prosthetic devices and a prosthetic knee incorporating the same are disclosed. The bearing assembly includes an engaging ring having a swivel portion received within the engaging ring. The engaging ring is received within a bore in a mount. Retainer rings may be placed on either side of the engaging ring within the bore to retain the engaging ring within the mount. Seals having sealing members may be provided on either side of the engaging ring to seal the engaging ring within the mount. A cylindrical rod engages the swivel portion and the seal through bores provided in each of the seal and the swivel portion. The ends of the cylindrical rod can be press-fit within bores on a mount and a frame of a prosthetic knee.

Sliding bearing

The present invention provides a sliding bearing which is inexpensive, has a simple construction, and is capable of keeping a frictional torque low. A sliding bearing ( 1 ) supports a heat roller such as a fixing roller, a pressure roller, and the like of an image-forming apparatus is constructed of an outer ring ( 3 ) and an inner ring ( 2 ). The outer ring ( 3 ) is made of synthetic resin and the inner ring ( 2 ) is made of a sintered metal, or the outer ring ( 3 ) is made of a sintered metal and the inner ring is made of synthetic resin. The outer circumferential surface of the inner ring ( 2 ) is formed as a convexly curved surface, and the inner circumferential surface of the outer ring ( 3 ) is formed as a concavely curved surface corresponding to the convexly curved surface. The outer ring ( 3 ) is composed of two radially halved parts. The inner ring ( 2 ) is fitted on the outer ring ( 3 ) by sandwiching the inner ring ( 2 ) between the radially halved parts of the outer ring ( 3 ) in such a way that the inner circumferential surface of the outer ring ( 3 ) and the outer circumferential surface of the inner ring ( 2 ) slide relative to each other.

Oil-impregnated sintered bearing and method of producing the same

An oil-impregnated sintered which does not damage rotating shaft and itself and has a high durability even in the case that the rotating shaft is inclined in the bearing by a large shear load applied thereto, and a method of manufacturing an oil-impregnated sintered bearing which exhibits center deviation-suppressing action of the bearing satisfactorily by accurately forming a bearing hole in an intermediate completely sintered are disclosed.

Connecting module between a drive shaft of an engine fan and a rolling-element bearing

A connecting module interposed between a drive shaft of an aircraft engine fan and a rolling-element bearing, wherein the module includes an inner structure attached to the shaft and including a bonnet, and an outer structure attached to the bearing, which is radially supported on a mechanism installed on the inner structure and delimiting a raceway which is complementary to the bonnet so as to form a ball-joint connection kept in a blocked state by a blocking device installed on the inner structure and protruding radially from the bonnet, wherein a mechanism forming a mechanical fuse provides a junction between the device and the bonnet, such that the ball-joint connection is released following fracture of this mechanism forming a mechanical fuse. The radial support mechanism is added to the device.

Air bearing for use as seal

In order to effect a seal; a porous material which comprises one side of two opposing surfaces is used to restrict and evenly distribute externally pressurized gas, liquid, steam, etc. between the two surfaces, exerting a force which is opposite the forces from pressure differences or springs trying to close the two faces together and so may create a non contact seal that is more stable and reliable than hydrodynamic seals currently in use.

HYDRODYNAMIC TUMBLE DISC BEARING SYSTEM

The invention relates to a tumble disc bearing () to provide an efficient axial bearing for a rotating anode () of an X-ray source () having a tumble disc () for axially bearing the rotating anode (), and a mounting component () for supporting the tumble disc (). The mounting component () comprises an inner mounting face () for attaching to a supporting structure (). The mounting component () is supported in the tumble disc () at a tumble position () in which an inner supporting face () of the tumble disc () matches an outer supporting face () of the mounting component () such that the tumble disc () is enabled to perform a tumble motion in all directions in relation to the mounting component (). The mounting component () is adapted to be inserted in an inserting position () traverse to the tumble position () into the tumble disc (). At least one recess () at the tumble disc () is provided for inserting at least one catch () in an axial direction () of an anode rotation axis () and for engaging with the at least one catch () to fixate the tumble disc () against a rotational movement () in relation to the support structure () while maintaining the tumble motion of the tumble disc (). 1100. Tumble disc bearing () , comprising:{'b': 102', '216', '212, 'a tumble disc () for axially bearing a rotating anode () of an X-ray source (); and'}{'b': 120', '102, 'a mounting component () for supporting the tumble disc ();'}{'b': '120', 'claim-text': [{'b': 122', '194', '204, 'an inner mounting face () for attaching to a support structure (, ); and'}, {'b': '124', 'an outer supporting face ();'}], 'wherein the mounting component () comprises{'b': '102', 'claim-text': {'b': 104', '124, 'an inner supporting face () matching the outer supporting face ();'}, 'wherein the tumble disc () comprises{'b': 120', '102', '140', '104', '124', '102', '120, 'wherein the mounting component () is supported in the tumble disc () at a tumble position () in which the inner supporting face () matches ...

Ball joint assembly for vehicle and manufacturing method thereof

A ball joint assembly for a vehicle includes a ball stud having a ball on a shaft, a pair of bearing members roll-contacted with the ball of the ball stud, a seat member supporting an exterior circumference of the bearing members, and an outer case enclosing the seat member. According to the ball joint assembly for a vehicle, the outer case and the bearing members are separately provided, and the seat member is formed of a molding portion insert-molded between the outer case and the bearing members.

FLUID TURBINE FLOW METER WITH CENTERING BEARING

A Fluid turbine flow meter, including a measurement chamber, a turbine body that is displaced axially, as a function of the fluid flow rates, between a high position and a low position in the measurement chamber and having a rotation axis, a centering bearing for the rotation axis in the measurement chamber that has a longitudinal body with a longitudinal passage supporting and passed through by the rotation axis, the rotation axis pivoting by being held axially in the measurement chamber, by a first axial end stop in the high position and by a second axial end stop in the low position, the centering bearing having, in the longitudinal passage, at least two cylindrical longitudinal support centering walls for the rotation axis. 2. Fluid turbine flow meter according to claim 1 , wherein the centering bearing has claim 1 , in the longitudinal passage claim 1 , two cylindrical longitudinal support centering walls for the rotation axis in the low position.3. Fluid turbine flow meter according to claim 2 , wherein the centering bearing has claim 2 , in the longitudinal passage claim 2 , two end cylindrical support centering walls for the rotation axis in the low position claim 2 , situated at a top end and at a bottom end of the centering bearing claim 2 , and a central cylindrical longitudinal support centering wall for the rotation axis claim 2 , in the high position claim 2 , situated according to a length of the bearing between the two end cylindrical walls.4. Fluid turbine flow meter according to claim 3 , wherein the rotation axis has the form of a pen with a first main cylindrical wall claim 3 , a second top cylindrical wall and a third bottom cylindrical wall claim 3 , the cross sections of which are arranged to bear longitudinally respectively on the central cylindrical wall in the high position claim 3 , and on the top end cylindrical wall and on the bottom end cylindrical wall in the low position.5. Fluid turbine flow meter according to claim 4 , wherein the ...

CONVEYOR BELT BASED TRANSPORT SYSTEM

A conveyor belt transport system involves a driving shaft, a driven shaft, a pair of rollers, and a conveyor belt. The rollers each include a shaft hole running from one end to the other end and each end of the shaft hole is fitted with radial spherical plain bearings. The respective radial spherical bearings ride on the drive shaft and the driven shaft. The conveyor belt wraps around the rollers that, respectively, surround the driving shaft and the driven shaft. The two ends of both the driving shaft and the driven shaft each include belt wheels and the outer end of the belt wheels each include a guard board. The conveyor belt comprises a timing belt on an inner surface of each outside edge of the conveyor belt, and the inner surface of the timing belt includes concave teeth that matingly engage the belt wheels. 1. A conveyor belt transport system , comprising:a driving shaft;a driven shaft;a pair of rollers; anda conveyor belt;the rollers each include a shaft hole running from one end to the other end;each end of the shaft hole is fitted with radial spherical plain bearings;the radial spherical bearings of one of the rollers of the pair rides on the drive shaft and the radial spherical bearings of an other of the rollers of the pair rides on the driven shaft;the conveyor belt wraps around the rollers that, respectively, surround the driving shaft and the driven shaft;the two ends of both the driving shaft and the driven shaft each include belt wheels;the outer end of the belt wheels each include a guard board;the conveyor belt further comprises a timing belt on an inner surface of each outside edge of the conveyor belt, andthe inner surface of the timing belt includes concave teeth that matingly engage the belt wheels.2. The conveyor belt transport system of claim 1 , wherein the guard board is round and the diameter of the guard board is greater than the diameter of the belt wheels.3. The conveyor belt transport system of claim 2 , wherein the teeth on the inner ...

SPHERICAL PLAIN BEARING WITH INNER SLEEVE

A spherical plain bearing comprising an inner ring provided with a spherical outer surface and with lateral surfaces, an outer ring provided with a corresponding spherical inner surface mounted on the outer surface, and a sleeve mounted into a bore of the inner ring. The inner ring comprises at least three part rings which are mounted in contact in the circumferential direction one relative to another. At least one protrusion is provided on an outer surface of the sleeve and extends into a groove formed on the bore of the inner ring. The sleeve leaves the lateral surfaces free of the inner ring. 1. A spherical plain bearing comprising:an inner ring provided with a spherical outer surface and with lateral surfaces;an outer ring provided with a corresponding spherical inner surface mounted on the outer surface, and a sleeve mounted into a bore of the inner ring;the inner ring comprising at least three part rings which are mounted in contact in the circumferential direction one relative to another;at least one protrusion being provided on (a) an outer surface of a sleeve and extending into a groove formed on the bore of the inner ring, and', '(b) the bore and extending into a groove formed on the outer surface,, 'at least one ofwherein the sleeve leaves the lateral surfaces free of the inner ring.2. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , further comprising a radial gap provided between the protrusion and a bottom of the associated groove.3. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the protrusion extends radially.4. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the protrusion comprises sloped frontal surfaces engaging with corresponding sloped sidewalls of the associated groove.5. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , comprising only one protrusion.6. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 5 , wherein the protrusion is located in a radial plane passing through the centre of the inner ring.7. The spherical ...

SUPRESSING VIBRATIONS OF SHAFTS USING ADJUSTABLE BEARINGS

A bearing configured to actively damp vibration of a shaft in a turbine. In one implementation, the bearing can include actuating members that move in a manner that changes properties of fluid, typically a thin film of lubricant, disposed in the bearing to facilitate rotation of the shaft. These changes effectively manipulate the stiffness and damping of the thin film according to a time periodicity that matches a parametric anti-resonance of the bearing. In turn, the resulting interaction of vibrating modes is favorable to damp vibration amplitudes at critical speeds. 1. A bearing , comprising:a casing having a center axis;a first pad and a second pad disposed in the casing, each forming an arcuate carrying surface and radially moveable in a direction perpendicular to the center axis of the casing; andan actuator coupled with the first pad and the second pad,wherein the actuator is configured to displace the first pad and the second pad harmonically relative to the center axis.2. The bearing of claim 1 , wherein the first pad and the second pad are spaced apart annularly from one another about the center axis.3. The bearing of claim 1 , wherein the first pad and the second pad oppose each other on opposite sides of the center axis.4. The bearing of claim 1 , wherein the first pad and the second pad have adjacent ends that are annularly offset from one another by less than 180°.5. The bearing of claim 1 , wherein the arcuate carrying surface has an arc length that is the same as between the first pad and the second pad.6. The bearing of claim 1 , wherein the arcuate carrying surface has an arc length that is different as between the first pad and the second pad.7. The bearing of claim 1 , further comprising a third pad also having the arcuate carrying surface and radially moveable in a direction perpendicular to the center axis claim 1 , wherein the arcuate carrying surface of the first pad claim 1 , the second pad claim 1 , and the third pad claim 1 , in aggregate ...

Bearing Assembly With Inner Race Having One or More Flats

A bearing assembly includes an outer race and an inner race. The outer race has a body extending between a pair of axial faces and defines a radially-inward facing bearing surface. The inner race is received in the outer race and has a radially-outward facing bearing surface that bears against the radially-inward facing bearing surface of the outer race. The radially-outward facing bearing surface has one or more flat surfaces removed from it. These flats on the inner race can reduce the dimensional entry requirements for insertion of the inner race into the outer race and either permits the receiving slots in the outer race to be reduced in dimension (thereby relatively thickening the wall of the outer race, which structurally strengthens the outer races) or permits the receiving slots to be eliminated altogether.

Multiple stage seal for a bearing assembly

A flexible double lipped annular seal includes an anchor segment at a radially outermost portion thereof and having a pocket formed therein. The annular seal includes a branch segment extending axially outward and radially inward from the first leg at an angle. A first lip seal and a second lip seal extend radially inward from the branch segment and have a gap therebetween. The branch segment terminates in a stub segment. The annular seal includes a metallic shield secured to the annular seal and a portion of which seats in the pocket.

Sensor for wear measurement, method of making, and method of operating same

A wear sensor comprising: an insulating substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; a conductive electrode formed on said top surface of said insulating substrate; an insulating wear lining material having a first side secured to said top surface of said insulating substrate and conductive electrode, an opposite second side that will be worn down by relative motion between the wear sensor and a moving component; one or more contact points where the electrical properties between the electrode and the moving component can be measured; and one or more perforations through the thickness of the substrate and electrode, through which an adhesive may flow, thereby increasing the peel strength between the wear sensor and race or between the wear sensor and the wear liner.

SPHERICAL PLAIN BEARING

A spherical bearing assembly includes a shaft extending through an opening of an inner ring, the inner ring having a spherically curved outer surface, a clamping sleeve on the shaft, the clamping sleeve extending through the opening of the inner ring, and an outer ring having an inner surface complementary to the outer surface of the inner ring. The inner ring is mounted in the outer ring with the outer surface of the inner ring slidably supported by the inner surface of the outer ring. 1. A spherical bearing assembly , comprising:a shaft extending through an opening of an inner ring, the inner ring having a spherically curved outer surface,a clamping sleeve on the shaft, the clamping sleeve extending through the opening of the inner ring, andan outer ring having an inner surface complementary to the outer surface of the inner ring, the inner ring being mounted in the outer ring with the outer surface of the inner ring slidably supported by the inner surface of the outer ring.2. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the clamping sleeve has a cylindrical inner surface in contact with the shaft and a frustoconical outer surface in contact with an inner surface of the inner ring.3. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the inner ring has a frustoconical inner surface in contact with the clamping sleeve.4. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the outer ring is configured two-part.5. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , including a shaft nut axially securing the inner ring to the shaft and to the clamping sleeve.6. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 ,wherein the outer ring is attached to a machine housing of a vibrating screen or to a bypass flap for diverting a material stream of a conveyor belt system.7. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , including a seal ring between the inner ring and the outer ring.8. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , ...

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

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 ...

Inboard Bearing Assemblies for Proprotor Systems

A proprotor system for a tiltrotor aircraft having a helicopter flight mode and an airplane flight mode. The proprotor system includes a yoke having a plurality of blade arms with inboard pockets. A centrifugal force and shear bearing assembly is disposed in each of the inboard pockets of the yoke. Each of a plurality of proprotor blades is coupled to the yoke by one of the bearing assemblies such that each proprotor blade has a pitch change degree of freedom about a pitch change axis and a tilting degree of freedom about a focal point. Each bearing assembly includes a centrifugal force bearing coupled to the yoke, a shear bearing coupled to the yoke and an inboard beam coupled between the centrifugal force bearing and the shear bearing. Each inboard beam is coupled to a respective proprotor blade. 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 centrifugal force and shear bearing assemblies each disposed in one of the inboard pockets of the yoke; anda plurality of proprotor blades each coupled to the yoke by one of the centrifugal force and shear bearing assemblies such that each proprotor blade has a pitch change degree of freedom about a pitch change axis and a tilting degree of freedom about a focal point.2. The proprotor system as recited in further comprising a plurality of shear bearings each disposed at an outboard end of one of the blade arms of the yoke.3. The proprotor system as recited in wherein each centrifugal force and shear bearing assembly further comprises:a centrifugal force bearing coupled to the yoke;a shear bearing coupled to the yoke; andan inboard beam coupled between the centrifugal force bearing and the shear bearing.4. The proprotor system as recited in wherein claim 3 , for each centrifugal force and shear bearing assembly claim 3 , the centrifugal force bearing ...

Ram-body fretting corrosion proof solution

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.

Determining the optimal radius of a thrust bearing in a well tool

A method and apparatus according to which the optimal radius of a thrust bearing in a well tool is determined. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving inputs representing a plurality of geometric characteristics and material properties of the well tool, the well tool including a housing, a shaft extending within the housing, and the thrust bearing, which includes convex and concave surfaces that define an interface having a radius; determining, based on the inputs, an expected value of the bending moment of the well tool in the vicinity of the thrust bearing; determining, based on the expected value of the bending moment, one or more expected values of the radial reaction force at the interface, which values depend upon the radius of the interface; and selecting, based on the one or more expected values of the radial reaction force, an optimal radius of the interface.

ROTATING SHAFT SUPPORT STRUCTURE

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a rotary shaft supporting structure which is capable of supporting a rotary shaft for a longer period. This rotary shaft supporting structure, which supports a rotary shaft on which a thrust collar that protrudes outwards in the radial direction is formed, has: thrust bearings which face the thrust collar, and support, using support surfaces, the thrust collar surfaces that are orthogonal to the axial direction of the rotary shaft; and support mechanisms which support the thrust bearings in the axial direction from the surface side of support surfaces at the opposite side to the thrust collar. The sides of the support mechanisms that face the end surfaces of the thrust bearings are inclined in the direction orthogonal to the direction in which the rotary shaft tilts. 1. A rotating shaft support structure for supporting a rotating shaft having a thrust collar protruding radially outward formed on it , the rotating shaft support structure comprising:a thrust bearing which faces the thrust collar and supports the surface of the thrust collar orthogonal to the axial direction of the rotating shaft by a support surface; anda support mechanism which supports the thrust bearing in the axial direction from the side opposite to the support surface supporting the thrust collar, whereinthe side of the support mechanism facing the end surface of the thrust bearing is inclined in a direction orthogonal to a direction in which the rotating shaft inclines.2. The rotating shaft support structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe thrust bearing is disposed on both sides in the axial direction across the thrust collar so as to face two surfaces, an upstream-side surface and a downstream-side surface, respectively, of the thrust collar orthogonal to the axial direction,the support mechanism is composed of a first support mechanism disposed, in an extension direction of the rotating shaft, further on the downstream side than the ...

U-Joint With High Torque Capacity And Improved Thrust Bearing Capacity

An assembly, apparatus, and method relate to a downhole motor drive shaft assembly drilling a subterranean wellbore. The assembly includes a drive shaft having a longitudinal rotational axis, a plurality of drive key sockets, an end housing having a longitudinal rotational axis, a plurality of circumferentially spaced axial keyways, and a concave spherical thrust bearing surface, and a drive key operatively connecting each drive key socket with a respective axial keyway for transferring torque from the drive shaft to the end housing. The drive key includes a substantially planar drive face slidably engaging the axial keyway, and a radiused, cylindrical back portion rotatably engaging the drive key socket, the substantially planar drive face and radiused, cylindrical back portion forming a nominal half-circle. 1. A downhole motor drive shaft assembly comprising:a drive shaft having a first end, a second end, a longitudinal rotational axis, and a thrust insert socket located proximate one of the first end and the second end;an end housing having a longitudinal rotational axis and a concave spherical thrust bearing surface;a thrust bearing insert disposed within the thrust insert socket and a convex spherical surface in mating engagement with the concave spherical thrust bearing surface of the end housing; anda mechanism for transferring torque from the drive shaft to the end housing, the mechanism for transferring torque configured to be operationally effective irrespective of any relative angular offset between the rotational axes of the drive shaft and the end housing over a selected angular range;the torque transferring mechanism comprising a plurality of drive keys with a planar front face and a cylindrical back face, the two faces forming a nominal half-circle;wherein the thrust bearing insert comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a copper-nickel-tin alloy, an iron-chromium-nickel-manganese-silicon alloy, a copper-beryllium alloy, a cobalt- ...

Radial Bearing

The invention relates to a radial bearing, comprising a housing, a housing bore extending along a bearing axis, several tilting segments that are arranged around the bearing axis in order to support a shaft and each have a radially outer bearing surface, by means of which the tilting segments are supported on a supporting surface on the housing. The radially outer bearing surface of each tilting segment and the supporting surface are arranged facing each other. Each tilting segment is movably arranged relative to the housing. The invention is characterized by the following features: a first one of the surfaces forms a first section curve with a first section plane perpendicular to the bearing axis; the first section curve is convexly curved and has a first main radius of curvature, and the second surface forms a second section curve with the section plane perpendicular to the bearing axis; the second section curve is correspondingly concavely curved and has a second main radius of curvature, wherein the magnitude of the first main radius of curvature of the first surface is smaller than the magnitude of the second main radius of curvature of the second surface; the first surface forms a third section curve with a second section plane parallel to the bearing axis; the third section curve is convexly curved and has a first secondary radius of curvature, and the second surface forms a fourth section curve with the second section plane parallel to the bearing axis; and the fourth section curve is correspondingly concavely curved or not curved and has a second secondary radius of curvature or correspondingly has no curvature, the two secondary radii of curvature being different from each other. 117-. (canceled)18. A radial bearing comprising:a housing;a housing borehole extending along a bearing axis;multiple tilting pads, which are arranged about the bearing axis to mount a shaft and each have a radial outer bearing surface, using which the tilting pads are supported on ...

Sensor for wear measurement, method for making same, and method for operating same

A spherical bearing comprising: a race; a ball; a wear lining; and a capacitive sensor positioned within or behind the wear lining to gauge wear of said wear lining.

Ultraviolet curable resin composition, sliding member, and method for producing sliding member

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 24 of a spherical bearing 20 having an outer race 22 and an inner race 26.

Harvesting Device

Harvesting device of an agricultural harvesting machine, comprising a housing (), comprising at least one rotatably driven apparatus () which has a shaft () and is rotatably mounted by the shaft () relative to the housing () about the longitudinal axis () thereof, comprising a sealing disk () which acts on the housing () and which is fixed relative to the shaft () for sealing the housing () relative to the shaft () in the region of a feed-through of the shaft () through the housing (), wherein the sealing disk () has a through-passage () for the feed-through of the shaft (), wherein when viewed in the radial direction of the shaft () a slide bearing joint bush () is arranged between the shaft () and the sealing disk (). 1. A harvesting device of an agricultural harvesting machine comprising:{'b': '17', 'a housing (),'}{'b': 15', '18', '18', '17', '19, 'at least one rotatably driven apparatus () which has a shaft () and is rotatably mounted by the shaft () relative to the housing () about the longitudinal axis () thereof,'}{'b': 21', '17', '18', '17', '18', '18', '17', '21', '22', '18, 'a sealing disk () which acts on the housing () and which is fixed relative to the shaft () for sealing the housing () relative to the shaft () in the region of a feed-through of the shaft () through the housing (), wherein the sealing disk () has a through-passage () for the feed-through of the shaft (), wherein'}{'b': 18', '18', '21, 'when viewed in the radial direction of the shaft (), a slide bearing bush is arranged between the shaft () and the sealing disk (),'}{'b': '25', 'characterized in that the slide bearing bush is designed in the form of a slide bearing joint bush ().'}225. The harvesting device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the slide bearing joint bush () forms a spherical bearing.32530. The harvesting device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the slide bearing joint bush () is secured against twisting or claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , rotation ...

DOUBLE BEARING

Disclosed are bearing assemblies including a compliant layer within a mounting socket for reducing wear of the bearing. 1. A bearing assembly comprising the following components:an outer race{'claim-text': ['a spherical portion, defining an axial bore,', 'an inner sleeve sized and configured for placement and rotation within the axial bore of the spherical portion, and', 'an inner wear liner between the inner sleeve and the spherical portion; and'], '#text': 'a spherical monoball bearing sized and configured for rotation within the outer race, the spherical monoball bearing further comprising:'}an outer wear liner between the outer race and the spherical monoball bearing.2. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the inner sleeve and the spherical portion lockup and act in unison when friction in the inner wear liner greatly increases due to excessive wear or contamination.3. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve further comprises one or more flanges engaging the spherical portion.4. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the inner sleeve comprises two top hat bushings.5. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the inner sleeve comprises a tube-only construction.6. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , further comprising one or more seals between outer surfaces of the inner sleeve and the spherical portion.7. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the inner sleeve and the spherical portion define a serpentine gap therebetween optionally containing a seal to limit the influx of contaminants.8. The bearing assembly further comprising a compliant layer disposed between the inner wear liner and the inner wear surface of the outer race.9. The bearing assembly of claim 7 , the liner comprises a low friction or self-lubricating material.10. The bearing assembly of claim 7 , wherein compliant layer comprises thermoplastic or elastomeric polymers claim 7 , composite materials claim 7 , metals claim 7 , woven and non-woven materials claim 7 , fabrics ...

SELF-ALIGNING TRACK ROLLER BEARING

A self-aligning track roller bearing includes an inner member having a central axis and a convex surface and an outer member has a concave surface and is angularly displaceable relative to the central axis. A lubricious liner is positioned between the convex surface and the concave surface. The lubricious liner creates a force resisting movement of the inner member relative to the outer member. The bearing includes a snubber engaging an axially facing surface of the outer member and another snubber engaging another axially facing surface of the outer member. Outer rings are coupled to opposing axially facing surfaces of the inner member to retain the snubbers in engagement therewith. One or more of the snubbers are elastically deformable in response to angular displacement of the outer member and have a resilience set to overcome the force and urge the outer member to be concentric with the central axis. 1. A self-aligning track roller bearing comprising:an inner member having a central axis and a convex arcuate bearing surface,an outer member positioned around the inner member coaxially with the central axis, the outer member having a concave arcuate bearing surface that cooperates with the convex arcuate bearing surface such that the outer member is rotatably mounted about the central axis of the inner member and angularly displaceable relative to the central axis;a first lubricious liner positioned between the convex arcuate bearing surface and the concave arcuate bearing surface, the first lubricious liner defining a first friction force for resisting movement of the outer member relative to the inner member;a first snubber ring engaging a first axially facing surface defined by the outer member, the first snubber ring being manufactured from a resilient material;a second snubber ring engaging a second axially facing surface defined by the outer member, the second snubber ring being manufactured from the resilient material;a first outer ring coupled to a third ...

TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AXIAL TILT SEGMENTS

A gear assembly includes a planetary gear set having a sun gear, planet gears, and a ring gear. The planet gears are respectively rotatably mounted by a bearing on a respective planetary pin. The respective planetary pin is connected to a planetary carrier. Tilting pads arranged radially circumferentially with respect to the planetary pin are provided on sides of the planetary carrier facing the planet gears. The planetary carrier has, on sides facing the planet gears, recesses arranged radially circumferentially with respect to the planetary pin and corresponding to the tilting pads. The recesses are configured to receive at least part of the tilting pads. 1. A gear assembly , comprising:{'claim-text': ['a sun gear,', 'planet gears, and', 'a ring gear,'], '#text': 'a planetary gear set including:'}wherein the planet gears are respectively rotatably mounted by a bearing on a respective planetary pin, and wherein the respective planetary pin is connected to a planetary carrier;wherein tilting pads arranged radially circumferentially with respect to the planetary pin are provided on sides of the planetary carrier facing the planet gears, andwherein the planetary carrier has, on sides facing the planet gears, recesses arranged radially circumferentially with respect to the planetary pin and corresponding to the tilting pads, the recesses being configured to receive at least part of the tilting pads.2. The gear assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the tilting pads have a body with a sliding surface on a first side and a shaft on a second side claim 1 , the first side and the second side of the tilting pads being arranged opposite one another claim 1 , and the shaft having a free end with which the tilting pads project at least partially into the corresponding recesses.3. The gear assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the tilting pads have a circumferential groove for receiving a securing element on the shaft on a side facing the free end.4. The gear assembly ...

RESILIENT PIVOT ASSEMBLY

A resilient pivot assembly including: a first housing member and a second housing member held together side-by side; and configured to present a central aperture sized to accept a shaft or shaft sleeve wherein the first housing member has a first groove/channel and the second housing member has a second groove/channel; a shaft with a third groove/channel that extends at least partly around the circumference of the shaft or the outer surface of a sleeve; where the first, second and third grooves/channels cooperate to form a generally annular shaped channel that houses at least one tubular shaped resilient member and supports the shaft so that it may readily partly or fully rotate about its axis. 112-. (canceled)13. A resilient pivot assembly comprising:a first housing member and a second housing member held together side-by side and configured to present a central aperture sized to accept a shaft or a shaft sleeve;wherein said first housing member has a first groove/channel and said second housing member has a second groove/channel;wherein said shaft or said shaft sleeve has a third groove/channel that extends at least partly around a circumference of said shaft or an outer surface of said shaft sleeve;wherein said first, second and third grooves/channels cooperate to form a generally annular shaped channel that houses at least one resilient member such that, in use, said shaft or said shaft sleeve is resiliently supported within at least said first and second housing members by said at least one resilient member such that said shaft or said shaft sleeve may readily pivot or fully rotate about an axis of said shaft or said shaft sleeve.14. The resilient pivot assembly according to claim 13 , wherein said at least one resilient member is tubular or generally cylindrically shaped before assembly within housings.15. The resilient pivot assembly according to claim 13 , wherein at least said first groove and said second groove cooperate to form a channel that is ...

System for lubricating a bearing of a crop transport and/or processing system of a harvesting machine

A system for lubrication of a bearing of a crop transport and/or processing system of a harvesting machine includes a supply container for storing a lubricant, means for delivering the lubricant from the supply container to the bearing, and means for returning the lubricant from the bearing to the supply container.

SYSTEM FOR ISOLATING ELECTRICAL CURRENT IN A BEARING FOR USE IN AN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE

A system for isolating electrical current in an aircraft structure includes a first structure a bearing having an outer race and an inner race and a liner disposed therebetween, the outer race having a second structure coupled thereto. A dielectric seal is secured to the outer race and engages the inner race. A conditionally non-conductive gas occupies a sealed chamber that defines a gap between the inner race and the outer race. The gap has a predetermined magnitude sufficient to prevent electrical arcing or current leakage between the inner race and the outer race at a first voltage less than that voltage resulting from a lightning strike; and/or to conduct an electrical current between the inner race and the outer race at a second voltage greater than or equal to the voltage resulting from the lightning strike. 1. A system for isolating electrical current in an aircraft structure , the system comprising:a first structure; an outer race defining an outer race inner surface and an outer race side surface;', 'an inner race disposed partially in the outer race and coupled to the first structure, the inner race defining an inner race outer surface; and', 'a liner disposed between the outer race inner surface and the inner race outer surface;, 'a bearing comprisinga second structure coupled to the outer race;a dielectric seal secured to the outer race side surface and sealingly and slidingly engaging the inner race outer surface;a sealed chamber defined by the dielectric seal, the outer race inner surface, the inner race outer surface and an edge of the liner;a conditionally non-conductive gas for conditionally electrically isolating the first structure from the second structure, the conditionally non-conductive gas fluidly occupying the sealed chamber; and a predetermined magnitude sufficient to prevent electrical arcing or current leakage between the inner race outer surface and the outer race inner surface at a first voltage, the first voltage being less than a ...

ONE-HAND OPERABLE END FITTING CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

An end fitting connector assembly includes an end fitting having a first end, a second end and a through opening that extends in a direction that is transverse to an end fitting axis extending through the first and second ends and in which the through opening is defined by a peripheral wall. An elastically deformable race fitted into the through opening of the end fitting includes an exterior surface that engages the peripheral wall and an interior surface configured to provide snap fitting engagement with a spherical ball mount. At least one feature retaining the race within the end fitting creates an increased disassembly force, which may prevent disassembly without employing a release tool or release feature. The interior and exterior surfaces of the race can include spherical surfaces for conforming to the spherical ball and the peripheral wall of the end fitting. 1. An end fitting connector assembly comprising:an end fitting having a first end, an opposing second end and an axis passing through the first and second ends, the end fitting further having a through opening transversely arranged relative to the end fitting axis, the through opening defining a peripheral wall;an elastically deformable race fitted into the through opening of the end fitting and sized to have an exterior surface of the race engage the peripheral wall; andat least one feature retaining the race in a predetermined position within the through opening of the end fitting, the race having an inner surface configured to snapfittingly engage a ball mount.2. The end fitting connector assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein each of the peripheral wall of the end fitting and the exterior surface of the race include grooves aligned with one another claim 1 , the grooves extending at least over an annular portion claim 1 , and in which the end fitting connector assembly further comprises a tool or release feature which is sized for insertion into a space defined between the aligned grooves.3. The ...

METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTINUOUS ALIGNMENT OF A ROTATING SHAFT

This invention relates to a method and an arrangement for continuous alignment of a propeller shaft, including at least one adjustment unit with an actuator arranged to be fitted between a bearing housing and a support beam, and to enable adjustment of the position of an adjustable bearing in relation to the support beam, wherein the actuator includes an actuating member with threads interfitting with threads on at least one adjustment member, wherein an activating member is arranged to rotate the actuating member to achieve adjustment, and wherein at least a first and a second adjustment unit arranged to be connected to said bearing housing having their adjustment members orthogonally movable in relation to each other. 1. A device for continuous alignment of a shaft , comprising: at least one adjustment unit with an actuator arranged to be fitted between a bearing housing and a support beam , and to enable adjustment of the position of an adjustable bearing in relation to the support beam , wherein said actuator includes an actuating member with threads interfitting with threads on at least one adjustment member , wherein an activating member is arranged to rotate said actuating member to achieve adjustment , and wherein the at least one adjustment unit comprises at least a first and a second adjustment unit that are arranged to be connected to said bearing housing having their adjustment members orthogonally movable in relation to each other.2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein said actuating member includes a nut with a pair of interior facing threads interfitting with exterior threads of a first and second adjustment member claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , wherein said threads include one right thread and one left thread claim 1 , respectively.3. A device according to claim 1 , wherein angular repositioning of said adjustment unit is enabled without introduction of any substantial bending stress.4. A device according to claim 3 , wherein said at least one ...

BEARING AND SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR JOINTS IN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES

A bearing and seal arrangement for joints in heavy duty vehicles includes two spherical bearing each having an outer ring surrounding an inner member with lubricious liner disposed therebetween. One of the spherical bearings has a seal receiving area having an axially extending width that is greater than that of the other spherical bearing. The spherical bearings are aligned coaxially with one another. One seal receiving areas has a flexible double lipped annular seal and a scraper seal positioned therein. The scraper seal is positioned radially outward from the flexible double lipped annular seal. The other seal receiving area has a boot seal positioned therein. 1. A bearing and seal arrangement for an articulated joint , the bearing and seal arrangement comprising:a first spherical bearing comprising a first outer ring surrounding a first inner member, the first outer ring having a first spherical interior bearing surface, the first inner member having a first spherical exterior surface, a first lubricious liner disposed between the first outer ring and the first inner member, and at least one first seal receiving area having an axially extending first width;a second spherical bearing comprising a second outer ring surrounding a second inner member, the second outer ring having a second spherical interior bearing surface, the second inner member having a second spherical exterior surface, a second lubricious liner disposed between the second outer ring and the second inner member, and at least one second seal receiving area having an axially extending second width that is greater than the first width;the first spherical bearing and the second spherical bearing being aligned coaxially with one another;the at least one first seal receiving area having a flexible double lipped annular seal and a scraper seal positioned therein and extending between the first outer ring and the first inner member, the scraper seal being positioned radially outward from the flexible ...

Spherical bearing having an axially offset inner member

A spherical bearing includes an inner member that has an exterior surface extending a first width between axial ends thereof and having a first central plane located equidistant between the axial ends. The spherical bearing includes an outer member with a inner surface having a maximum inside diameter at an apex plane and extending a second width between opposing ends thereof and having second central plane located equidistant between the ends thereof. The inner member is disposed in an interior area of the outer member. The first central plane is coplanar with the apex plane and is axially offset from the second central plane. One of the opposing axial ends of the inner member is located entirely in the interior area and axially inward from ends of the outer member when the inner member is angularly misaligned relative to the outer member at non-zero angles up to 7 degrees.

STRUCTURAL SUSPENSION OF RADIAL TURRET BEARINGS

A structural suspension of radial turret bearing wheels in a turret bearing comprises a rail support structure mounted on a turret bearing support structure, a circular rail mounted to the rail support structure, and a plurality of radial wheels running on the mainly vertical inner side of the rail. 2. The suspension according to wherein the at least two lockable positions are provided by the lower shaft support comprising a shape that mates with a similar shape on a lower end of the shaft in at least two angular positions.3. The suspension according to wherein the shape on the lower shaft support is a hexagon or an octagon.4. The suspension according to wherein the shape on the lower shaft support is a cogwheel with at least two teeth.5. The suspension according to claim 1 , wherein the rotational axis of the radial wheel is tilting an angle A relative to an unloaded condition of the axis claim 1 , when the vertical flexible shaft is under maximum load claim 1 , and wherein an angle E between the vertical inner side of the rail and a tangent of the convex curvature across the planar contacting surface is less than zero at a top for conditions without load and larger than A at a bottom for conditions with maximum load.6. The suspension according to wherein a pipe is mounted between the lower shaft support and the upper shaft support to cover the vertical flexible shaft.7. The suspension according to wherein the radial wheel is supported by a bushing claim 1 , which is able to slide on the vertical flexible shaft the same distance as a maximum vertical movement of a turret relative to the circular rail under maximum load and a vertical movement imposed by angular deflection A of the radial wheel.8. The suspension according to wherein a flange is mounted on an upper rim of the radial wheel.9. The suspension according to wherein the radial wheel is vertically locked to the circular rail by having a lower flange mounted on a top rim of the radial wheel.10. The ...

MECHANICAL REDUCTION GEAR FOR AN AIRCRAFT TURBOMACHINE

A mechanical reduction gear for a turbomachine, in particular for an aircraft, the reduction gear including a sun gear, a ring gear, planet gears which are meshed with the sun gear and the ring gear, hydrodynamic bearings for guiding the planet gears in rotation, these bearings being carried by a planet carrier and including cylindrical bodies which are engaged in the planet gears and which are configured so as to be supplied with oil and so as to form guiding oil films between the bodies and the planet gears, wherein each of the planet gears is guided by two hydrodynamic bearings independent of each other and disposed on either side of the plane. 1. A mechanical reduction gear for a turbomachine , in particular for an aircraft , this reduction gear comprising:a sun gear having an axis of rotation,a ring gear which extends around the sun gear{'b': 1', '2', '1, 'planet gears which are meshed with the sun gear and the ring gear, each planet gear comprising a first toothing of mean diameter D for meshing with the sun gear, and a second toothing of mean diameter D different from D, for meshing with the ring gear, the first and second toothing of each planet gear being symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to said axis and passing substantially through the middle of the planet gear, each of the first and second toothings comprising two series of teeth, the two series of teeth of the first toothing being disposed on either side of said plane, and the two series of teeth of the second toothing being disposed on either side of said plane and the first toothing'}hydrodynamic bearings for guiding the planet gears in rotation, these hydrodynamic bearings being carried by a planet carrier and comprising cylindrical bodies which are engaged in the planet gears and which are configured so as to be supplied with oil and so as to form guiding oil films between the cylindrical bodies and the planet gears,wherein each of the planet gears is guided by two hydrodynamic ...

PLAIN BEARING ARRANGEMENT

The invention relates to a sliding bearing () comprising: 29202226132429242013. The sliding bearing () according to claim 1 , wherein the individual sliding bearing pads () each have a fastening profile () opposite the bearing surface () claim 1 , and wherein the inner ring element () has at least one receiving profile () on its radial outside () claim 1 , which receiving profile () serves for a positive locking connection between the sliding bearing pads () and the inner ring element ().39212013212224. The sliding bearing () according to claim 2 , wherein a fastening device () is formed claim 2 , which is arranged between the sliding bearing pad () and the inner ring element () claim 2 , wherein the fastening device () is coupled to the fastening profile () and the receiving profile ().492123222524. The sliding bearing () according to claim 3 , wherein the fastening device () has a first profile element () claim 3 , which is coupled to the fastening profile () claim 3 , and has a second profile element () on the opposite side claim 3 , which is coupled to the receiving profile ().5922232425. The sliding bearing () according to claim 3 , wherein the fastening profile () and the first profile element () are formed as a dovetail connection and/or that the receiving profile () and the second profile element () are formed as a dovetail connection.692135363738353136313539. The sliding bearing () according to claim 3 , wherein the fastening device () comprises a main body () and at least a first clamping wedge () claim 3 , which has a wedge surface () claim 3 , which cooperates with a first counter wedge surface () formed in the main body () and tapering in the axial direction () claim 3 , wherein the first clamping wedge () can be displaced in the axial direction () relative to the main body () by means of a first positioning means () claim 3 , in particular a thread element.792140414235313842403143. The sliding bearing () according to claim 6 , wherein the fastening ...

BALL JOINT DEVICE FOR A TURBINE ENGINE

The ball joint device () for suspending a turbine engine from a strut or suspending equipment on the body of a turbine engine. Said device comprises a first member (), one end of which carries a ball joint () and is interposed between the two lugs () of a second member (), the ball joint comprising a bore () for the passage of a shaft (), the ends of which shaft pass through openings () in the lugs. A first () of the lugs comprises or carries first means for axially holding the shaft on the side opposite the ball joint, which means comprise a cover (′), and a second () of the lugs comprises or carries second means () for axially holding the shaft on the side opposite the ball joint. The device further comprises a resilient member (′) that is deformable under compression and is held by the cover, said resilient member (′) being designed to bias a support element (), through which the shaft passes and which is in axial abutment on the ball joint (), axially in a direction away from the cover. 1. A ball joint device for suspending a turbine engine from a strut or suspending an item of equipment on the body of a turbine engine , comprising a first member , one end of which carries a ball joint and is interposed between the two lugs of a second member , the ball joint comprising a bore for the passage of a shaft , the ends of which shaft pass through openings in the lugs , a first of the lugs comprising or carrying first means for axially holding the shaft on the side opposite the ball joint , and a second of the lugs comprising or carrying second means for axially holding the shaft on the side opposite the ball joint , wherein the first axial holding means comprise a cover which is fixed to the first lug and which covers a first end of the shaft at least in part , or which is formed in one piece with the first end of the shaft , and in that the device further comprises a resilient member that is deformable under compression and is held by the cover , said resilient ...

BEARING ASSEMBLIES AND APPARATUSES INCLUDING SUPERHARD BEARING ELEMENTS

A bearing assembly includes a support ring circumferentially surrounding a central bearing axis and a plurality of superhard bearing elements coupled to the support ring. Each of the plurality of superhard bearing elements has a base, a superhard bearing surface, and a lateral periphery extending between the base and the superhard bearing surface. The superhard bearing surface has a partial-ellipsoidal surface shape. A bearing apparatus includes an inner bearing assembly and an outer bearing assembly. A subterranean drilling system includes an output shaft operably coupled to a bearing apparatus. 1. A bearing assembly , comprising:a support ring circumferentially surrounding a central bearing axis; a base;', 'a superhard bearing surface;', 'a lateral periphery extending between the base and the superhard bearing surface;, 'a plurality of superhard bearing elements coupled to the support ring, each of the plurality of superhard bearing elements comprisingwherein the superhard bearing surface comprises a partial-ellipsoidal surface shape.2. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the superhard bearing surface comprises a partial-spherical surface.3. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the superhard bearing surface has a radius of curvature that is substantially centered about the central bearing axis.4. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the superhard bearing surfaces of the plurality of superhard bearing elements comprise partial-ellipsoidal surfaces generally congruent to separate portions of a single ellipsoidal surface outline.5. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the superhard bearing surface comprises a convex surface oriented outwardly from the central bearing axis.6. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of superhard bearing elements are each oriented at an oblique angle from the central bearing axis.7. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of superhard bearing elements is fixed within a ...

Termination assembly

The invention relates to an umbilical termination assembly for terminating a cable or umbilical. The termination assembly comprises a plurality of umbilical elements extending from an umbilical and which pass through a bulkhead plate. The seated ball element has a spherical body through which an umbilical element passes. The ball element is seated in a cup member which allows the ball element to rotate through a large range of angles allowing it to be aligned with the umbilical element without the umbilical element needing to be manipulated or forced into position. The umbilical element can then be attached to the ball element which is supported by the cup member on the bulkhead. This allows the axial tension in the umbilical element to be transferred to the bulkhead.

Thrust Bearing Alignment

An assembly for use in a wellbore can include a drill string having an outer housing and a thrust bearing sleeve positioned within the outer housing of the drill string. The assembly can also include a stationary thrust bearing positioned within the thrust bearing sleeve and coaxially around a mandrel extending through a longitudinal length of the thrust bearing sleeve. The assembly can further include an interlocking component including a first end coupled to the stationary thrust bearing and a second end positioned in a recessed portion of a housing of the drill string for preventing the stationary thrust bearing from rotating about a central axis of the mandrel, and for allowing the stationary thrust bearing to rotate about one or more axes perpendicular to the central axis. The assembly can include a flexible member for opposing a rotational force applied to the stationary thrust bearing by another thrust bearing.

Single slot loader slot bearing

A loader slot bearing includes a housing and a truncated ball. The housing has an interior area that is defined by an inner bearing surface which has a concave contour defining a circumference. A single slot extends axially partway into the inner bearing surface and has a slot arc section area extending axially inward. The slot arc section area has a first circumferential slot-end, a second circumferential slot-end, and a slot arc length measured between the first circumferential slot-end and the second circumferential slot-end. A ratio of the slot arc length to the circumference of the interior area is about 0.20 to 0.35. The truncated ball has a convex exterior surface. The truncated ball is positioned in the slot and rotated so that the truncated ball is rotatably retained by the inner bearing surface. The truncated ball is angularly misalignable relative to the annular housing.

Casing reinforced with ribs for food applications

A casing of a bearing unit for food applications may include a base having at least one hole for housing at least one fixing bolts, a spherical seat for housing the bearing unit, and at least one reinforcement rib located between the hole and the spherical seat.

Bearing Bush for a Rotating Shaft, Bearing Shield, Electric Motor and Method for Manufacturing a Damping Element

Various teachings herein may be used to make a bearing bush for a rotating shaft, wherein a wall of the bearing bush has a wall thickness which amounts to less than 10% of the diameter of the bearing bush. In the axial direction, the bearing bush is made from a plurality of layers connected with a material bond. Each layer has a layer thickness between 10 μm and 200 μm and the wall has closed cavities which are filled with a powder.

BUSHING AND INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENINGE

A bushing may include a support surface and a sliding surface having a perimeter midpoint. The sliding surface of the bushing may have a convex profile in relation to a cross section of the bushing. The convex profile may be offset from the perimeter midpoint of the sliding surface of the bushing. 1. A bushing comprising:a support surface; anda sliding surface having a perimeter midpoint;wherein said sliding surface has a convex profile in relation to a cross section of said bushing; andsaid convex profile is offset from said perimeter midpoint of the sliding surface.2. The bushing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said bushing is a bi-metal bushing.3. The bushing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said bushing is a tri-metal bushing.4. The bushing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said convex profile is arc-shaped in relation to the cross section of the bushing.5. The bushing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said convex profile is trapezoid-shaped in relation to the cross section of the bushing.6. The bushing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said offset from the perimeter midpoint of the sliding surface is at an angle of between 10° and 25°.7. The bushing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said offset from the perimeter midpoint of the sliding surface is at an angle of between 25° and 55°.8. The bushing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the height of said convex profile is between 2 and 20 μm.9. The bushing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said convex profile has an angular length of 0 to 90°.10. An internal combustion engine comprising:at least one bearing;a connecting rod; and a support surface; and', 'a sliding surface having a perimeter midpoint;', 'wherein said sliding surface has a convex profile in relation to a cross section of said bushing; and', 'said convex profile is offset from said perimeter midpoint of the sliding surface., 'at least one bushing having11. The bushing as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said offset from the perimeter midpoint of the sliding surface is ...

OFFSHORE STRUCTURE

An offshore structure comprises: an original structure comprising a main platform supported via a foundation on a seabed; and an extension structure comprising a platform extension positioned laterally of the main platform and a platform extension support, depending downwardly from the platform extension, into contact with the foundation, so as to support the extension structure directly on the foundation. 1. An offshore structure comprising:an original structure comprising a main platform supported via a foundation on a seabed; andan extension structure comprising a platform extension positioned laterally of the main platform and a platform extension support, depending downwardly from the platform extension, into contact with the foundation, so as to support the extension structure directly on the foundation.2. The offshore structure according to claim 1 , wherein the foundation comprises pilings driven into the seabed.3. The offshore structure according to claim 2 , wherein the extension structure is directly supported on at least one of the pilings.4. The offshore structure according to claim 3 , wherein the extension structure is directly supported on only one piling.5. The offshore structure according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one piling has a machined upper surface.6. The offshore structure according to claim 2 , wherein the piling has a hollow upper end.7. The offshore structure according to claim 6 , wherein a bottom end of the platform extension support fits into the hollow upper end of the piling.8. The offshore structure according to claim 7 , further comprising a flange positioned above the bottom end of the platform extension support claim 7 , wherein the flange has an outer width larger than a width of the hollow upper end of the piling.9. The offshore structure according to claim 1 , wherein a or the bottom end of the platform extension support comprises a substantially conical point.10. The offshore structure according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Mounting Of A Flap Valve Shaft

The invention relates to a bearing system of a flap valve consisting of a valve shaft with a valve shaft pivot and consisting of a separate bearing body which is fastened on the end side to the valve shaft and of a valve housing wall which has a shaft bearing in the form of a depression, the bearing body being guided rotatably in the depression Here, the bearing body has a recess into which a separate bearing piece is inserted, the valve shaft bearing indirectly via the bearing body and the bearing piece against the housing-side shaft bearing the bearing body and the bearing piece being formed from different metals or different materials. 1161112331231122311222144312431122112424. Bearing system () of a flap valve () consisting of a valve shaft (.) with a valve shaft pivot (.) for a valve flap and a bearing body , and consisting of a valve housing wall () which has a shaft bearing (.) in the form of a depression , the bearing body () being guided at least indirectly in the depression (.) such that it can be rotated about the valve shaft pivot (.) , and it being possible for said bearing body () to bear at least indirectly against the shaft bearing (.) in the axial direction A with respect to the valve shaft pivot (.) , the bearing body () having a recess (.) , into which a bearing piece () is inserted , the bearing piece () bearing against the shaft bearing (.) , with the result that the bearing body () is guided such that it can bear indirectly via the bearing piece () against the shaft bearing (.) and can be rotated about the valve shaft pivot (.) , characterized in that the bearing body () is fastened on the end side to the valve shaft (.) , and in that the bearing body () and the bearing piece () are formed from different metals or different materials , or in that the bearing body () is formed from metal and the bearing piece () is formed from a ceramic material.2142121252154212. Bearing system () according to claim 1 , characterized in that the bearing piece () ...

PIVOT BEARING ASSEMBLY HAVING A PIVOT PIN AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE BEARING BLOCK AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREFOR

The invention relates to a pivot bearing assembly, comprising a pivot pin and at least one bearing block, in which a bearing bush having a bearing bore is accommodated, the pivot pin being slidingly supported in the bearing bore). In order to create an improved pivot bearing assembly, the bearing bush according to the invention has a rounded outer surface, which is inserted into a negatively rounded inner surface in order to orient the bearing bush. 1. Pivot bearing assembly comprising:a pivot pin and at least one bearing block with a bearing bush having a bearing bore is received in the at least one bearing block, and wherein the pivot pin is slidingly supported in the bearing bore;wherein the bearing bush has a spherical outer surface which is inserted into a negatively rounded inner surface in order to orient the bearing bush; andwherein the bearing bush, after being oriented, is fixed in the bearing block.2. Pivot bearing assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the bearing block is welded to a strap frame.3. Pivot bearing assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the negatively rounded inner surface is formed in a bearing block bore.4. Pivot bearing assembly as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the bearing bush is adhered directly into the bearing block.5. Pivot bearing assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the negatively rounded inner surface is formed in an intermediate ring which is inserted into the bearing block bore.6. Pivot bearing assembly as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the bearing bush is adhered into the intermediate ring.7. Pivot bearing assembly as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the intermediate ring is adhered or pressed into the bearing block bore.8. Pivot bearing assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein two bearing blocks are spaced apart from one another and support a common pivot pin.9. Pivot bearing assembly as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the two bearing bushes claim 9 , after being oriented claim 9 , are fixed in the bearing block such that ...

RADIALLY DEFLECTABLE BUSHING AND STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY USING THE SAME

A bushing is provided for adjusting to differences in diameter between concentric elements of an assembly. The bushing may be provided with a plurality of leaf springs coupled to one another to form parts of a wall. The bushing wall may have a first contact face and a second contact face opposite the first contact face. The bushing wall may also be configured to be positioned in a generally annular shape. Each of the leaf springs forming part of the bushing wall may be radially deflectable relative to each of the other leaf springs in order to self-align the bushing by the resilient response of each leaf spring. 1. A bushing , comprising:a plurality of leaf springs coupled to one another to form parts of a wall, the wall having a first contact face and a second contact face opposite the first contact face, wherein the wall is configured to be positioned in a generally annular shape, and wherein each of the leaf springs is radially deflectable relative to each of the others of the plurality of leaf springs to self-align the bushing.2. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of leaf springs is directly coupled to at least one adjacent leaf spring of the plurality of leaf springs.3. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of leaf springs is coupled to an adjacent leaf spring of the plurality of leaf springs through intermediary wall portions.4. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of leaf springs is radially movable with respect to a longitudinal axis of the annular shape.5. The bushing of claim 4 , further comprising a flange claim 4 , the flange configured to radially extend from the wall when the wall is in the generally annular shape.6. The bushing of claim 5 , wherein the flange comprises a plurality of protrusions claim 5 , and each protrusion of the plurality of protrusions is associated with a respective leaf spring of the plurality of leaf springs.7. The bushing of claim 1 , further comprising at least one axial ...

THERMOSETTING RESIN COMPOSITION, SLIDING MEMBER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SLIDING MEMBER

A thermosetting resin composition includes an epoxy compound having an isocyanuric acid ring represented by the following formula (1), and a solid lubricant. 2. The thermosetting resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the solid lubricant is contained in an amount of 10% by weight to 70% by weight with respect to the entire amount of the thermosetting resin composition.3. The thermosetting resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the solid lubricant contains polytetrafluoroethylene.4. The thermosetting resin composition according to claim 3 , wherein the polytetrafluoroethylene is contained in an amount of 10% by weight to 70% by weight with respect to the entire amount of the thermosetting resin composition.5. The thermosetting resin composition according to claim 1 , further comprising a curing agent claim 1 ,wherein a weight ratio (M/N) of a weight (M) of the curing agent to a weight (N) of the epoxy compound having the isocyanuric acid ring is in a range of (M/N)=0.65 to 1.65.6. The thermosetting resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the epoxy compound having the isocyanuric acid ring is a mixture of an epoxy compound in which all of the X claim 1 , Y and Z in the formula (1) are each the group containing the epoxy ring claim 1 , an epoxy compound in which two of the X claim 1 , Y and Z in the formula (1) are each the group containing the epoxy ring claim 1 , and an epoxy compound in which one of the X claim 1 , Y and Z in the formula (1) is the group containing the epoxy ring.7. The thermosetting resin composition according to claim 1 , wherein the epoxy compound having the isocyanuric acid ring is at least one selected from the group consisting of: 1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,5-tris(2 claim 1 ,3-epoxypropyl)-1 claim 1 ,3 claim 1 ,5-triazine-2 claim 1 ,4 claim 1 ,6(1H claim 1 ,3H claim 1 ,5H)-trione;an addition reaction product of 1,3,5-tris(2,3-epoxypropyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione and propionic acid anhydride;1-methyl-3,5- ...

Pivotally flexible mounting interface for a rotatable shaft

A pivotally flexible motor mount for a rotary trenching tool allows for increased life of the overall system. A flexible motor mount includes a universal pivot arrangement that allows a motor housing to universally pivot relative to a boom to accommodate misalignment between a motor shaft axis and a rock wheel rotation axis. The flexible motor mount also includes a first pair of spherical connection joints aligned along a first pivot axis and a second pair of spherical connection joints aligned along a second pivot axis. The first and second pivot axes are generally perpendicular relative to one another. The flexible motor mount further includes a component mounting plate attached to the motor housing and an intermediate plate coupled to the component mounting plate by the first pair of spherical connection joints. The intermediate plate is also coupled to the boom by the second pair of spherical connection joints.

Spherical bearing with annular seal having an auxiliary seal leg extending therefrom

A seal for a spherical bearing has an annular body portion having an arcuate cross section extending between a first axial end and a second axial end. The second axial end is positioned radially outward from the first axial end. The seal includes retaining ring positioned proximate the second end. The seal includes a scraper seal extending radially inward from the second end.

Internal Gear Pump

An internal gear pump for a hydraulic vehicle brake system includes a bearing ring and a ring gear. The bearing ring is open at one point of a periphery of the ring. The opening is configured to slip-mount the ring gear with the internal gear pump. The bearing ring is formed from a bent sheet metal strip. 1. An internal gear pump , comprising:a pump casing;a ring gear;a gear wheel positioned inside of and intermeshing with the ring gear; anda bearing ring that rotatably slip-mounts the ring gear in the pump casing, and that defines an opening at one point along a periphery of the bearing ring.2. The internal gear pump of claim 1 , wherein:the internal gear pump defines a pressure chamber in a peripheral region; andthe open point along the periphery of the bearing ring is located outside of the peripheral region.3. The internal gear pump of claim 1 , wherein:the pump casing defines a recess; andthe bearing ring includes a rotation prevention element that protrudes toward an outside and that is configured to engage the recess in the pump casing.4. The internal gear pump of claim 1 , wherein the bearing ring is positioned in the pump casing and is pretensioned.5. The internal gear pump of claim 1 , wherein the bearing ring is spread open at the open point along the periphery of the bearing ring.6. The internal gear pump of claim 1 , wherein the bearing ring is a bent strip of sheet metal.7. The internal gear pump of claim 1 , wherein the bearing ring includes a coating disposed on an inner peripheral face of the bearing ring.8. The internal gear pump of claim 1 , wherein an inner peripheral face of the bearing ring defines a surface structure.9. The internal gear pump of claim 1 , further comprising:a tire that is rotatably slip-mounted in the bearing ring;wherein the ring gear is rotationally fixed in the tire. This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to patent application no. DE 10 2015 225 734.7, filed on Dec. 17, 2015 in Germany, the disclosure of ...

COMBINATION ELASTOMERIC AND CYLINDRICAL PLAIN BEARING

A bearing assembly is for movably coupling first and second members, one being movable relative to the other. A plain bearing section includes an inner ring having a bore for receiving the first member and an outer cylindrical bearing surface. An outer ring is disposed about the inner ring and has an inner cylindrical bearing surface disposed against the inner ring bearing surface, one bearing surface sliding against the other when the movable member displaces about a first axis. The two rings engage to prevent relative displacement between the rings when the movable member displaces about a second axis. An elastomeric bearing section is disposed about the plain bearing section, is connected with the second member and is formed such that at least a portion of the elastomeric bearing section flexes when the movable member angularly displaces about the second axis. 1. A bearing assembly for movably coupling a first , inner member with a second , outer member , a movable one of the first and second members being angularly displaceable with respect to the other one of the two members about a first axis extending centrally through the inner member and about at least one second axis generally intersecting the first axis or skewed with respect to the first axis , the bearing assembly comprising:an inner plain bearing section including an inner ring having a centerline at least generally coaxial with the first axis, the inner ring being connectable with the first member and having an outer circular cylindrical bearing surface, and an outer ring disposed about the inner ring and having an inner circular cylindrical bearing surface disposed against the inner ring bearing surface, one of the inner and outer ring bearing surfaces being slidable against the other one of the inner and outer ring bearing surfaces when the movable one of the first and second members angularly displaces about the first axis, the inner and outer rings being engageable with each other to substantially ...

Radial Bearing Apparatus For Use With Side Forces

A radial bearing apparatus including a housing with a housing bore defining a radial bearing housing surface, a shaft extending through the housing bore and defining a radial bearing shaft surface, and a radial bearing contact interface between the radial bearing housing surface and the radial bearing shaft surface for bearing a variable side force applied to the shaft. The radial bearing contact interface includes an oblique section in which the radial bearing housing surface and the radial bearing shaft surface are oblique to each other when the side force is zero and progressively increase in contact in an axial direction in response to an increasing magnitude of the side force.

LINER-AS-SEAL BEARINGS

Disclosed are bearing assemblies including a compliant layer within a mounting socket for reducing wear of the bearing. 1. A bearing assembly comprising:a housing, having a body axially spaced sides;an axially extending bore forming a mounting surface, extending between the axial sides;a bearing housed within the axially extending bore;a liner disposed on at least one circumferential surface of the mounting surface and positioned to contact the bearing; anda compliant layer disposed between the liner and the mounting surface.2. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , the liner comprises a low friction or self-lubricating material.3. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein compliant layer comprises thermoplastic or elastomeric polymers claim 1 , composite materials claim 1 , metals claim 1 , woven and non-woven materials claim 1 , fabrics claim 1 , plastic wool claim 1 , steel wools claim 1 , steel spring claim 1 , and the like claim 1 , fiber reinforced materials claim 1 , carbon fiber reinforced polymers or metal composites claim 1 , and combinations thereof4. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bearing comprises a spherical bearing claim 1 , ball claim 1 , or shaft.5. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compliant layer is at least partially compressed.6. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compliant layer has a shear strength of about 500 psi to about 30 claim 1 ,000 psi.7. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compliant layer is has a compressive strength measured as a uniaxial compressive force of about 500 psi to about 35 claim 1 ,000 psi.8. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compliant layer has a response time necessary for the compliant layer when compressed to fully deform in about 0.001 seconds to 1 seconds.9. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compliant layer comprises a material selected from the group consisting of polyisoprene claim 1 , cis-1 claim 1 ,4-polyisoprene natural rubber (NR) claim 1 , ...

SPHERICAL PLAIN BEARING FOR DAMPERS

A spherical bearing for a damper system includes a first segment and a second segment with a ball therebetween. The ball includes a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft extends out of the first segment. A lubricious liner is disposed between the first segment and the second segment. 1. A spherical bearing assembly for a damper assembly , the spherical bearing assembly comprising:a ball having a spherical exterior surface and a shaft extending therefrom; (a) a first segment having a first spherical interior surface, a first axial abutment surface and an axial facing opening, the first spherical interior surface defining a first interior area, the axial facing opening extending into the first interior area;', '(b) a second segment having a second spherical interior surface and a second axial abutment surface, the second spherical interior surface defining a second interior area;, 'an enclosure comprisinga lubricious liner disposed between the enclosure and the ball; andthe ball being disposed in the first interior area and the second interior area with the shaft extending out of the opening.2. The spherical bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second segment is removably secured to the first segment with the first axial facing surface abutting the second axial facing surface claim 1 , such that the first spherical interior surface of the first segment axially restrains the ball from being pulled out through the opening.3. The spherical bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the lubricious liner comprises woven fibers with PTFE in the form of at least one of powder claim 1 , floc and fibers.4. The spherical bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the lubricious liner is bonded to at least one of a portion of the first spherical interior surface and a portion of the second spherical surface.5. The spherical bearing assembly of claim 1 , further comprising at least one alignment feature configured to align the first segment with the second segment.6. The spherical ...

BEARING ASSEMBLIES AND APPARATUSES INCLUDING SUPERHARD BEARING ELEMENTS

A bearing assembly includes a support ring circumferentially surrounding a central bearing axis and a plurality of superhard bearing elements coupled to the support ring. Each of the plurality of superhard bearing elements has a base, a superhard bearing surface, and a lateral periphery extending between the base and the superhard bearing surface. The superhard bearing surface has a partial-ellipsoidal surface shape. A bearing apparatus includes an inner bearing assembly and an outer bearing assembly. A subterranean drilling system includes an output shaft operably coupled to a bearing apparatus. 1. A bearing apparatus , comprising: an inner support ring circumferentially surrounding an inner ring axis;', 'a first plurality of superhard bearing elements coupled to the inner support ring, each of the first plurality of superhard bearing elements having an element side surface extending between a base and a superhard bearing surface, the superhard bearing surfaces of the first plurality of superhard bearing elements collectively forming a generally partial-spherical surface shape substantially centered about the inner ring axis;, 'an inner bearing assembly comprising an outer support ring circumferentially surrounding an outer ring axis;', 'a second plurality of superhard bearing elements coupled to the outer support ring, each of the second plurality of superhard bearing elements having an element side surface extending between a base and a superhard bearing surface;, 'an outer bearing assembly comprisingwherein the superhard bearing surface of each of the second plurality of superhard bearing elements comprises a substantially planar surface facing toward the inner bearing assembly.2. The bearing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the superhard bearing surface of each of the first plurality of superhard bearing elements comprises a convex surface.3. The bearing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner bearing assembly is rotatable relative to the outer bearing assembly ...

SPHERICAL PLAIN BEARING FOR DAMPERS

A spherical bearing for a damper system includes a first segment and a second segment with a ball therebetween. The ball includes a shaft extending therefrom. The shaft extends out of the first segment. A lubricious liner is disposed between the first segment and the second segment. 1. A spherical bearing assembly for a damper assembly , the spherical bearing assembly comprising:a ball having a spherical exterior surface and a shaft extending therefrom;an enclosure comprising:(a) a first segment having a first spherical interior surface, a first axial abutment surface and an axial facing opening, the first spherical interior surface defining a first interior area, the axial facing opening extending into the first interior area;(b) a second segment having a second spherical interior surface and a second axial abutment surface, the second spherical interior surface defining a second interior area;a lubricious liner disposed between the enclosure and the ball; andthe ball being disposed in the first interior area and the second interior area with the shaft extending out of the opening.2. The spherical bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second segment is removably secured to the first segment with the first axial facing surface abutting the second axial facing surface claim 1 , such that the first spherical interior surface of the first segment axially restrains the ball from being pulled out through the opening.3. The spherical bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the lubricious liner comprises woven fibers with PTFE in the form of at least one of powder claim 1 , floc and fibers.4. The spherical bearing assembly of claim 1 , wherein the lubricious liner is bonded to at least one of a portion of the first spherical interior surface and a portion of the second spherical surface.5. The spherical bearing assembly of claim 1 , further comprising at least one alignment feature configured to align the first segment with the second segment.6. The spherical bearing ...

SELF-ADJUSTING BUSHING BEARING WITH MAGNETIC LEVITATION

A self-adjusting bushing bearing receivable within a housing to control movement of a shaft therein. Shaft magnet segments are configured to receive the shaft therein, where each shaft magnet segment has an inner portion having an inner polarity and an outer portion of the shaft magnet segments has an outer polarity that is opposite the inner polarity. Bearing magnet segments are configured to receive the shaft magnet segments therein, where each of the bearing magnet segments has an inner portion having an inner polarity and an outer portion of the bearing magnet segments has an outer polarity that is opposite the inner polarity. A springy element is disposed between the housing and the bearing magnet segments to bias the bearing magnet segments radially inwardly relative to the shaft magnet segments. The outer polarity of the shaft magnet segments is the same as the inner polarity of the bearing magnet segments so as to repel each other. 1. A self-adjusting bushing bearing that is receivable within a housing and configured to control movement of a shaft therein , comprising:shaft magnet segments configured to receive the shaft therein, wherein each of the shaft magnet segments has an inner portion having an inner polarity and an outer portion of the shaft magnet segments has an outer polarity that is opposite the inner polarity; andbearing magnet segments configured to receive the shaft magnet segments therein, wherein each of the bearing magnet segments has an inner portion having an inner polarity and an outer portion of the bearing magnet segments has an outer polarity that is opposite the inner polarity; anda springy element disposed between the housing and the shaft to bias the shaft radially inwardly relative to the housing;wherein the outer polarity of the shaft magnet segments is the same as the inner polarity of the bearing magnet segments so as to repel each other.2. The SABB according to claim 1 , wherein the springy element is disposed between the ...

Sliding Member and Method for Manufacturing Sliding Member

A sliding member having a supporting layer composed of an iron-based metallic material and a sliding layer formed on a surface of the supporting layer and composed of a copper-based metallic material. The surface of the supporting layer and the sliding layer have non-flat surfaces. A sliding surface having a non-flat surface is formed on the surface of the sliding layer. The sliding layer is formed on the roughened surface of the supporting layer by thermal spraying. The surface of the sliding layer is then subjected to a shot blasting treatment to form the sliding surface which has an uneven surface having an arithmetic average roughness (Ra) of more than 0 μm and 2.0 μm or less, a ten-point average roughness (Rz) of more than 0 μm and 7.5 μm or less and a surface hardness (Hv) of 150-250, and which slidably supports an object to be slid.

Uniball bearing with compliant inner member

A spherical bearing which extends from and connects to a deformable component includes an outer member and an inner member. The inner member is pivotable relative to the outer member about an axis. The inner member has an opening formed therein that defines a plurality of coplanar contact surfaces shaped to accommodate and contact the component. The plurality of contact surfaces are movable to accommodate deformation of the component positioned within the opening.

ASSEMBLIES AND APPARATUSES INCLUDING SUPERHARD ELEMENTS

Load-carrying apparatus, assemblies, and subterranean drilling systems may include a support ring with a plurality of contact elements coupled to the support ring. The plurality of contact elements may have a surface exhibiting a partially cylindrical shape. 1. A load-carrying apparatus , comprising: an inner support ring positioned circumferentially about an inner ring axis; and', 'a first plurality of superhard contact elements coupled to the inner support ring, each of the first plurality of superhard contact elements having a superhard contact surface, the superhard contact surface of each of the first plurality of superhard contact elements comprising a convex partial-cylindrical surface substantially centered about the inner ring axis; and, 'an inner assembly comprising an outer support ring positioned circumferentially about an outer ring axis; and', 'a second plurality of superhard contact elements coupled to the outer support ring, each of the second plurality of superhard contact elements having a superhard contact surface;', 'wherein the superhard contact surface of each of the second plurality of superhard contact elements comprises a partial-spherical surface., 'an outer assembly comprising2. The load-carrying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the superhard contact surface of each of the first plurality of superhard contact elements collectively define an overall convex partial-cylindrical shape.3. The load-carrying apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the partial-spherical surface of each of the superhard contact surface of the second plurality of superhard contact elements contacts a respective portion of the convex partial-cylindrical surface of the superhard contact surface of an adjacent one of the first plurality of superhard contact elements.4. The load-carrying apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the inner support ring is configured to tilt relative to the outer support ring while the second plurality of superhard contact elements and the first ...

SPHERICAL BEARING WITH AXIALLY COMPRESSED ANNULAR SEAL

A spherical bearing includes a split outer ring having a spherical radially inner facing surface, an axially outward facing shoulder and a radially outward extending first groove formed therein. A first snap ring is snap fit in the first groove. The spherical bearing includes an inner race defining a spherical exterior surface and having a radially inward extending second groove. A second snap ring is snap fit into the second groove. A seal extends between the outer ring and the inner race and includes a retaining ring secured to a second end of the seal. A first end of the seal defines a lip extending radially inward. The lip is seated against the second snap ring. The retaining ring is positioned between the first snap ring and the axially outward facing shoulder. The seal is axially compressed between the axially outward facing shoulder and the second snap ring. 1. A spherical bearing comprising:an outer ring having at least two axially extending fractures therethrough so that the outer ring defines a first segment and a second segment, the outer ring defining a spherical radially inner facing surface defining a cavity in the outer ring, the outer ring defining at least one axially outward facing shoulder and a radially outward extending first groove formed therein proximate at least one axial end of the outer ring, a first snap ring releaseably snap fit in the first groove;an inner race defining a spherical exterior surface and having a radially inward extending second groove proximate at least one axial end of the inner race, and a second snap ring releaseably snap fit into the second groove;a seal extending between the outer ring and the inner race, the seal having an annular body portion having a serpentine cross section extending between a first end and a second end thereof, the second end being positioned radially outward from the first end;a retaining ring secured to the second end;the first end defining a lip extending radially inward;the lip being seated ...

Slide bearing

A slide bearing has a layered structure which is substantially uniform over the circumference thereof and comprises a base ( 10 ), a lead-free slide layer ( 12 ) having a thickness which is reduced in edge zones ( 16 ) as compared to a central zone between the edge zones ( 16 ), and a polymer coating ( 14 ) which is thicker in the edge zones ( 16 ) as compared to the central zone, so that the surface level of the coating ( 14 ) is substantially flat as seen in axial cross-section.

SWAGED BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH A FLANGE MOUNTED THEREON

A swaged bearing assembly includes a flange mounted thereon. A bearing inner member has an outer surface at least a portion of which defines an outer engagement surface. A bearing outer member is swaged around the inner member and the inner member is misalignable and rotatable in relation to the outer member. The outer member has an outer surface and an inner surface at least a portion of which defines an inner engagement surface. An area of engagement is defined by an interface of the inner engagement surface of the outer member and the outer engagement surface of the inner member. A flange is mounted on the outer surface of the outer member. 1. A bearing assembly comprising:an inner member, the inner member having an outer surface at least a portion of which defines an outer engagement surface;an outer member swaged around the inner member, the inner member being misalignable and rotatable in relation to the outer member, the outer member having an outer surface and an inner surface at least a portion of which defines an inner engagement surface;an area of engagement defined by an interface of the inner engagement surface of the outer member and the outer engagement surface of the inner member; anda flange mounted on the outer surface of the outer member.2. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a shoulder extending radially outwardly from the outer surface of the outer member; anda first axial face of the flange abutting the shoulder of the outer member when mounted thereon.3. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:the flange being fixedly attached to the outer member by threaded engagement.4. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a sealing member positioned annularly around the area of engagement.5. The bearing assembly of claim 4 , the sealing member comprising:an annular telescopic shield sealing member.6. The bearing assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a lubricant disposed in the area of engagement.7. The ...

Biased Compound Radial Plain Bearing for Increased Life in Oscillating Pivot Motion

Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein include bearings with three races: an inner race, a shared race, and an outer race that exhibit increased life under oscillatory loads. The exemplary embodiments may include one or more directional biasing mechanisms configured such that when a bearing shaft rotates in one direction, the shared race rotates with it, and when the shaft oscillates in the other direction, the shared race is impeded from moving in the other direction. Under continued oscillation, the shared race will “walk” in circles around the shaft, effectively distributing the load and wear over the entire circumference of a bearing surface. 1. A spherical plain bearing , comprising:an inner race comprising an external convex first bearing surface;a shared race comprising (i) an inner concave second bearing surface circumscribing a lateral portion of the first bearing surface and in sliding disposition to the first bearing surface, and (ii) an outer flat third bearing surface; andan outer race enclosing at least part of an outer periphery of the shared race, the outer race comprising an inner flat fourth bearing surface circumscribing a lateral portion of the third bearing surface and in sliding disposition to the third bearing surface.2. The bearing of claim 1 , further comprising a first directional jamming mechanism configured to allow the inner race to rotate in a first radial direction relative to the shared race and to impede rotation of the inner race relative to the shared race in a second radial direction claim 1 , wherein the second radial direction is opposite to the first radial direction.3. The bearing of claim 2 , wherein the first directional jamming mechanism comprises a jamming flexure.4. The bearing of claim 3 , wherein at least a portion of the first bearing surface forms the jamming flexure.5. The bearing of claim 2 , wherein the first directional jamming mechanism comprises at least a portion of the first bearing surface configured in the ...

COMBINATION SPHERICAL AND LAMINATED BEARING

A bearing includes a laminated bearing portion and a spherical bearing portion, and the spherical bearing portion is disposed within the laminated bearing portion or the laminated bearing portion is disposed within the spherical bearing portion. The spherical bearing portion includes a ball disposed on a spherical race, and the ball and the outer race are configured such that a given break-out force is required to move the ball relative to the outer race. 1. A bearing comprising:a laminated bearing portion; anda spherical bearing portion,wherein the spherical bearing portion is disposed within the laminated bearing portion or the laminated bearing portion is disposed within the spherical bearing portion.2. The bearing as recited in wherein the spherical bearing portion comprises a generally annular outer race having a concave inner circumferential surface claim 1 , the inner surface being partially spherical; anda ball disposed on the outer race and having a convex, partially spherical, outer surface in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the outer race,wherein the ball and the outer race are configured such that a given break-out force is required to move the ball relative to the outer race.3. The bearing as recited in wherein either:the laminated bearing portion has a central bore and the spherical bearing portion is disposed within the central bore of the laminated bearing portion; orthe spherical bearing portion has a central bore and the laminated bearing portion is disposed within the central bore of the spherical bearing portion.4. The bearing as recited in wherein the spherical bearing portion is disposed in the central bore of the laminated bearing portion and wherein the ball has a generally axially extending central bore configured to receive a shaft portion.5. The bearing as recited in claim 3 , wherein the laminated bearing portion is disposed in the central bore of the spherical bearing portion and wherein the laminated bearing portion ...

COMBINATION SPHERICAL AND LAMINATED BEARING ASSEMBLY

A bearing assembly for coupling first and second members includes a housing coupled with, or integrally formed with the first member, a laminated bearing section and a spherical bearing section, each section disposed within a housing bore. The laminated bearing section is configured such that at least a portion of the laminated bearing section flexes when torque on the first and second members is less than a predetermined value. The spherical bearing section is configured such that a spherical bearing inner member slidably displaces within a spherical bearing outer member when torque on the first and second members is at least the predetermined value. 1. A bearing assembly for coupling first and second members , at least one of the first and second members being movable relative to the other one of the first and second members , the bearing assembly comprising:a housing one of coupled with the first member and integrally formed with the first member, the housing having a central bore;a laminated bearing section and a spherical bearing section each disposed within the housing bore, one of the laminated bearing section and the spherical bearing section being disposed within the other one of the laminated bearing section and the spherical bearing section and configured to connect with the second member;the laminated bearing section including a generally cylindrical body formed of a plurality of alternating, generally tubular, substantially flexible laminae and generally tubular, substantially rigid laminae nested coaxially about a central axis, the laminated bearing section being configured such that at least a portion of the laminated bearing section flexes when torque on at least one of the first and second members has a value less than a predetermined value; andthe spherical bearing section including a generally annular outer race having a concave inner circumferential surface, the inner surface being partially spherical and defining a bore, and a partially ...

SNAP-IN BEARING FOR AUTOMOTIVE BALL JOINT

A self-aligning rotating joint, for mounting in a first component and connecting to a second component, the rotating joint comprising: a housing having: an external mounting surface; an internal chamber with an internal surface forming a spherical segment symmetric about a center point; a base end with an assembly opening; and an aperture in a cap end opposite the base end; a stud having: a longitudinal axis passing through the center point; a proximal stud end housed within the internal chamber; and a distal connecting end extending through the aperture, the proximal end having a cylindrical surface and a head laterally extending from the cylindrical surface; and a longitudinally split bearing having: an external bearing surface matching the internal surface of the housing; an internal bearing surface matching the cylindrical surface of the stud; and a longitudinal channel extending radially from the internal bearing surface to the external bearing surface. 1. A self-aligning rotating joint , for mounting in a first component and connecting to a second component , the rotating joint comprising:a housing having: an external mounting surface; an internal chamber with an internal surface forming a spherical segment symmetric about a center point; a base end with an assembly opening; and an aperture in a cap end opposite the base end;a stud having: a longitudinal axis passing through the center point; a proximal stud end housed within the internal chamber; and a distal connecting end extending through the aperture, the proximal end having a cylindrical surface and a head laterally extending from the cylindrical surface; anda longitudinally split bearing having: an external bearing surface matching the internal surface of the housing; an internal bearing surface matching the cylindrical surface of the stud; and a longitudinal channel extending radially from the internal bearing surface to the external bearing surface.2. The self-aligning rotating joint according to ...

MULTI SEGMENT WIND TURBINE BLADE JOINT BUSHING

A joint bushing that accommodates the dithering and sliding in multi segment wind turbines. The joint bushing includes a self-lubricating liner that is a composite system incorporating woven Polytetrafluoroethylene fibers intermixed with structural reinforcement fibers in a composite matrix. The composite system provides sufficient life without requiring re-lubrication. 1. A bushing for a segmented wind turbine blade , the bushing comprising:a tubular segment having an inside surface extending from a first axial end to a second axial end thereof;a self-lubricating liner having a mounting surface and a bearing surface, the mounting surface is adhered to the inside surface of the tubular segment; andthe self-lubricating liner being configured to withstand dithering and rotational sliding between the liner and a shaft extending therethrough.2. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein the self-lubricating liner withstands dithering of about 4 degrees.3. The bushing of claim 1 , further comprising a thrust component extending radially outward from and circumferentially around the first axial end.4. The bushing of claim 3 , wherein the thrust component comprises a first flange formed integrally with the tubular segment.5. The bushing of claim 1 , wherein the self-lubricating liner comprises a composite system incorporating plurality of woven polytetrafluoroethylene fibers intermixed with reinforcement fibers encapsulated within a composite matrix.6. The bushing of claim 5 , wherein the self-lubricating liner comprises a dither accommodating concentration of polytetrafluoroethylene fibers proximate the bearing surface.7. The bushing of claim 5 , wherein the self-lubricating liner comprises a strength accommodating concentration of structural reinforcement fibers proximate the mounting surface.8. The bushing of claim 1 , further comprising a second flange extending radially inward from the second axial end.9. The bushing of claim 6 , wherein the second flange defines a mounting ...

Plain bearing with improved resistance to wear

Plain bearing providing an outer ring with an inner surface, an inner ring with an outer surface, the rings being symmetrical around an axis and metallic, at least on the rings being a textured ring with a texturation consisting of a plurality of micro-cavities arranged onto a textured surface. A composite self-lubricating composite liner that is interposed between the inner surface of the outer ring and the outer surface of the inner ring, so that upon sliding movement of the textured ring with respect to the composite liner, some solid particles of the liner, acting as a solid lubricant, are detached from the composite liner and migrate between the sliding surfaces until they get retained into the micro-cavities.

Bearing arrangement and an aircraft

A bearing arrangement for use with a structure defining an outer surface which expands and contracts inward and outward relative to the structure includes, a member having at least one inner surface to face the outer surface, and at least one protrusion extending from the inner surface, the at least one protrusion being biased toward and in contact with the outer surface and maintains contact as the structure expands and contracts.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LUBRICATING PLAIN BEARINGS

A system includes a plain bearing assembly configured to enable rotation of a shaft about a bearing system axis of the shaft. The plain bearing assembly includes the shaft, a cylindrical intermediate bearing disposed about the shaft, and an external bearing disposed about the intermediate bearing. The plain bearing assembly is configured to facilitate oscillatory motion of the shaft relative to the external bearing such that, when the shaft rotates in a first direction about the bearing system axis, the intermediate bearing rotates about the bearing system axis in the first direction, and when the shaft rotates in a second direction opposite the first direction about the bearing system axis, rotation of the intermediate bearing about the bearing system axis is resisted or prevented. 1. A system , comprising:a plain bearing assembly configured to enable rotation of a shaft about a bearing system axis of the shaft, wherein the plain bearing assembly comprises the shaft, a cylindrical intermediate bearing disposed about the shaft, and an external bearing disposed about the intermediate bearing;wherein the plain bearing assembly is configured to facilitate oscillatory motion of the shaft relative to the external bearing such that, when the shaft rotates in a first direction about the bearing system axis, the intermediate bearing rotates about the bearing system axis in the first direction, and when the shaft rotates in a second direction opposite the first direction about the bearing system axis, rotation of the intermediate bearing about the bearing system axis is resisted or prevented.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plain bearing assembly comprises a first sprag configured to engage with a first contact surface to facilitate rotation of the intermediate bearing about the bearing system axis when the shaft is rotating in the first direction and to prevent rotation of the intermediate bearing about the bearing system axis in the second direction when the shaft is ...

Hybrid elastomeric self-lubricated bearing

A hybrid bearing system includes a self-lubricated bearing assembly including a self-lubricated bearing element and at least one elastomeric bearing assembly arranged adjacent the self-lubricated bearing assembly. The elastomeric bearing assembly is torsionally mated with the self-lubricated bearing element as a torsional load is applied about an axis of the self-lubricated bearing.

Apparatus and System for Preventing Wear to a Component

In an embodiment, a system may include an aircraft clevis comprising two opposite sides and a longitudinal axis located between the two opposite sides. The longitudinal axis may be parallel to the two opposite sides. The system may include a slider positioned within the aircraft clevis and along the longitudinal axis. The system may include a clip configured to prevent the slider from rotating about the longitudinal axis by having at least a first portion of the clip coupled to one of the two opposite sides of the aircraft clevis and at least a second portion of the clip in contact with the slider.

Corrosion resistant bearing material

In one aspect, the present invention resides in an edge flap arrangement for an aircraft wing that has a main flap element and an actuator for moving the main flap element relative to the wing, a linkage arrangement that supports the main flap element from the aircraft wing for movement relative to the wing, the linkage arrangement including a drop link and a hinge point. The fixed strut and the drop link are pivotally connected by the hinge point. The hinge point includes a bearing. The bearing is an hourglass bearing assembly that has an inner raceway outer raceway. The outer raceway is positioned around the inner raceway. A plurality of rollers is disposed between the inner raceway and the outer raceway. The plurality of rollers, the outer raceway and/or the inner raceway are manufactured from CREN and/or CRES.

SPHERICAL OIL FILM BEARING

An oil film bearing rotatably supports a roll in a rolling mill. 1. An oil film bearing for rotatably supporting a roll in a rolling mill , said bearing comprising:a sleeve having an internal bore and an external spherical surface, said internal bore being configured and dimensioned for axial insertion onto a neck of said roll;a bushing having an internal spherical surface configured and dimensioned to surround and rotatably contain the external spherical surface of said sleeve, said bushing being subdivided into multiple interconnected segments; anda chock for containing and radially supporting said interconnected bushing segments.2. The oil film bearing of wherein said sleeve and said interconnected bushing segments comprise an integral assembly receivable as a unit in said chock.3. The oil film bearing of wherein said bushing is subdivided into two segments.4. The oil bearing of wherein the internal spherical surface of said bushing is substantially continuous.5. The oil film bearing of wherein the segments of said bushing are interconnected by tensioned fasteners.6. The oil film bearing of further comprising means for rotatably fixing said bushing in said chock.7. The oil film bearing of further comprising means for supplying liquid lubricant to the interface between said external and internal spherical surfaces.8. The oil film bearing of wherein said means for supplying liquid lubricant comprises a network of passages in said chock and bushing communicating with elliptically rebored first pads in said internal spherical surface at a location outside of a load zone of the bearing.9. The oil film bearing of wherein said means for supplying a liquid lubricant further comprises a second network of passages in said chock and bushing communicating with elliptically rebored second pads in said internal spherical surface and within said load zone.10. The oil film bearing of wherein said first pads have a width between 70 to 90% of the bushing length.11. The oil film ...

Auxiliary bearing for magnetically suspended rotor system

An assembly that includes a rotating shaft supported with respect to a stationary housing by at least one active magnetic bearing presenting a mean radial air gap and at least one auxiliary bearing having a bushing fixed to the housing and a sleeve fixed on the rotating shaft. The bushing and the sleeve have opposite surfaces that define a clearance (E2) which is less than the mean radial air gap (E1). The bushing and the sleeve each exhibit symmetry around a longitudinal axis of the shaft and have different profiles in a longitudinal cross-section including the longitudinal axis to optimize the contact pressure distribution when the rotating shaft lands on the auxiliary bearing.

SIDE BEARING

A side bearing for freight bogies of railway transport comprising a base, a plate, a cap, and a resilient element. The base has an annular protruding element, a centering protruding element, and two lateral protruding elements. The lateral protruding elements have J-shaped recesses. The plate has an annular protruding element with lugs, and an aperture for receiving the cap. The cap has an annular protruding element and a centering protruding element. A central opening is provided in the body of the resilient element for positioning on the protruding elements of the base and cap. The annular protruding element of the plate is telescopically mounted inside the annular protruding element of the base, and the cap is mounted inside the aperture of the plate. The lugs of the annular protruding element snap into the J-shaped recesses of the lateral protruding elements. 1a base having an annular protrusion, a centering protrusion and two lateral protruding parts;a plate arranged above the base and having an annular protrusion, the plate being telescopically connected to the annular protrusion of the base and having a hole in an upper part of the plate, the hole being made with a gap from an inner surface of the annular protrusion of the plate;a cover having a cylindrical or conical shape, the cover having a flat upper surface to interact with a car body, an annular protrusion in a lower part and a centering protrusion on a flat lower surface, the cover being arranged inside the plate with the annular protrusion such that an inner lower horizontal surface of the plate is in contact with the upper surface of the annular radial protrusion of the cover;an elastically deformable elastomeric element arranged in a cavity formed by the base with the annular protrusion, the plate with the annular protrusion and the cover in their working assembly, and provided with a central through hole provided along a direction of its compression;whereinthe centering protrusion of the base and ...

SINTERED BEARING AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS THEREFOR

A sintered bearing () contains as main components iron, copper, a metal having a lower melting point than copper, and a solid lubricant. The sintered bearing () includes a surface layer (S) and a base part (S). The surface layer (S) is formed mainly of flat copper powder arranged so as to be thinned in a thickness direction. In the base part (S), an iron structure () and a copper structure () brought into contact with the iron structure are formed of partially diffusion-alloyed powder in which copper powder is partially diffused in iron powder. Thus, a sintered bearing which achieves a balance between wear resistance of a bearing surface and strength of the bearing, and realizes low cost can be provided. 114-. (canceled)15. A manufacturing method of a sintered bearing , which contains as main components iron , copper , an element having a lower melting point than copper , and a solid lubricant , and comprises a base part containing an iron structure and a copper structure , and a surface layer containing a copper structure ,the element having a lower melting point than copper being any of tin, zinc and phosphorus, andthe surface layer covering a surface of the base part, wherein,the copper structure of the surface layer is formed by sintering of flat copper powder, and the iron structure and the copper structure of the base part are formed by sintering of partially diffusion-alloyed powder in which a plurality of grains of copper powder are partially diffused on an surface of an iron powder.16. The manufacturing method of the sintered bearing according to claim 15 , wherein the copper structure of the surface layer is formed in a surface of the surface layer at an area ratio of 60% or more.17. The manufacturing method of the sintered bearing according to claim 15 , wherein the iron structure and the copper structure in the base part are entirely formed of the partially diffusion-alloyed powder.18. The manufacturing method of the sintered bearing according to claim ...

AXIALLY COMPRESSIBLE BEARING

Disclosed is a bearing configured to couple a faucet spout to a faucet body. The bearing includes a plurality of fingers extending parallel to a central axis of the bearing. The plurality of fingers is configured to engage with the faucet spout at an intermediate position between a first end of the bearing and a second end of the bearing. The fingers are configured to exert an outward pressure to the faucet spout. The fingers are also configured to compress in a substantially axial direction. 1. A bearing configured to couple a faucet spout to a faucet body , the bearing comprising a plurality of fingers extending substantially parallel to a central axis of the bearing , wherein the plurality of fingers is configured to engage with the faucet spout at an intermediate position between a first end of the bearing and a second end of the bearing , wherein the fingers are configured to exert an outward pressure to the faucet spout , and wherein the fingers are configured to compress in a substantially axial direction.2. The bearing of claim 1 , wherein the bearing is configured to couple to a post of the faucet body claim 1 , and wherein the fingers are configured to engage with an upper lip of the post to prevent axial movement of the bearing relative to the faucet body.3. The bearing of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of ribs disposed proximate the second end of the bearing claim 1 , wherein the ribs are configured to engage with the faucet spout.4. The bearing of claim 1 , further comprising a flange disposed at the second end of the bearing and extending radially outward from the bearing claim 1 , wherein the flange is configured to engage with both an axial end surface of the faucet spout and an axial end surface of the faucet body.5. The bearing of claim 1 , wherein the fingers are curved outward and away from the central axis of the bearing at the intermediate position.6. The bearing of claim 4 , wherein each one of the fingers is formed in a V-shape.7. A ...

MOTOR-OPERATED COMPRESSOR

An electric compressor includes a first scroll and a second scroll engaged with the first scroll and making an orbiting motion to form a pair of two compression chambers with the first scroll. A rotary shaft is eccentrically coupled to the second scroll and is rotatably supported by a bearing member. A frame is fixed to an opposite side of the first scroll from the second scroll with the second scroll being interposed between the frame and the first scroll. The frame includes a bearing support portion, and the bearing member is inserted into and fixed to the bearing support member with an interference fit. 1. An electric compressor comprising:a first scroll;a second scroll engaged with the first scroll on a first side of the first scroll, the second scroll being configured to make an orbiting motion relative to the first scroll to form a pair of two compression chambers with the first scroll;a rotary shaft eccentrically coupled to the second scroll;a bearing member rotatably supporting the rotary shaft; anda frame fixed to an opposite, second side of the first scroll with the second scroll interposed between the frame and the first scroll, the frame including a bearing support portion, and the bearing member being inserted into the bearing support portion and fixed to the bearing support portion,wherein an inner diameter of the bearing support portion is smaller than an outer diameter of the bearing member before the bearing member is inserted into the bearing support portion.2. The electric compressor of claim 1 , whereinthe inner diameter of the bearing support portion is 0.08% to 0.13% smaller than the outer diameter of the bearing member before the bearing member is inserted into the bearing support portion.3. The electric compressor of claim 2 , whereinthe frame comprises a material having a thermal strain temperature lower than a thermal strain temperature of the bearing member or a thermal strain temperature of the rotary shaft.4. The electric compressor of ...

Self lubricating titanium aluminide composite material

A composite material having an alloy matrix including titanium, aluminum, niobium, manganese, boron, and carbon is disclosed. The composite material includes, by atomic percentage, 40.0% to 50.0% Al, 1.0% to 8.0% Nb, 0.5% to 2.0% Mn, 0.1% to 2.0% B, and 0.01% to 0.2% C. The composite material is doped with a solid lubricant such as MoS 2 , ZnO, CuO, hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), WS 2 , AgTaO 3 , CuTaO 3 , CuTa 2 O 6 , or combinations thereof. Components composed of the composite material exhibit increased ductility at room temperature and reduced fracture tendency, resulting in improved durability.

VARIABLE STIFFNESS BUSHING ASSEMBLY

A variable stiffness bushing assembly includes: an inner tubular member; an outer tubular member coaxially surrounding the inner tubular member; and an elastic member connected between the inner and outer tubular members. The inner tubular member includes a tubular inner yoke, a coil coaxially wound around the inner yoke, and a pair of outer yokes each attached to the inner yoke at an axially outer end thereof and opposing the other outer yoke at an axially inner end thereof so as to define an annular gap therebetween, and the elastic member internally defines a pair of first liquid chambers which communicate with each other via a first communication passage provided by the annular gap. The first liquid chambers and the first communication passage are filled with a magnetic fluid having a viscosity that changes in dependence on an intensity of a magnetic field applied thereto. 1. A variable stiffness bushing assembly , comprising:an inner tubular member;an outer tubular member coaxially surrounding the inner tubular member with an annular space defined between the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member; andan elastic member connected between the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member;wherein the inner tubular member includes a tubular inner yoke, a coil coaxially wound around the inner yoke, and a pair of outer yokes each attached to the inner yoke at an axially outer end thereof and opposing another outer yoke at an axially inner end thereof so as to define an annular gap therebetween, andthe elastic member internally defines a pair of first liquid chambers which are communicated with each other via a first communication passage provided by the annular gap defined between the outer yokes, the first liquid chambers and the first communication passage being filled with a magnetic fluid having a viscosity that changes in dependence on an intensity of a magnetic field applied thereto.2. The variable stiffness bushing assembly according to claim 1 ...

ENHANCED DURABILITY DRIVE LINK FOR HIGH LOAD MISALIGNMENT

The present disclosure provides a drive link assembly that includes a case having a spherically formed inner ring. A clevis is affixed to a surface of the case such that is disposed horizontally between a first end and a second end of the clevis. A spacer having a spherical inset portion is positioned on the surface horizontally between the clevis and the spherically formed inner ring, such that the spherical inset portion is aligned with the spherically formed inner ring. A spherical bearing is seated within the spherically formed inner ring. A rod is affixed to an outer surface of the spherical bearing. 1. A drive link assembly comprising:a case having a spherically formed inner ring;a clevis affixed to a surface of the case such that the spherically formed inner ring is disposed horizontally between a first end and a second end of the clevis;a spacer positioned on the surface of the case horizontally between the clevis and the spherically formed inner ring, such that a spherical inset portion of the spacer is aligned with the spherically formed inner ring;a spherical bearing seated within the spherically formed inner ring; anda rod having a rod first end, the rod first end being affixed to an outer surface of the spherical bearing.2. The drive link assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spherically formed inner ring comprises a vertical through-hole centrally positioned in the surface of the case.3. The drive link assembly of claim 1 , wherein an outer diameter of the spherical bearing is less than a diameter of the spherically formed inner ring.4. The drive link assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spacer comprises at least one of metal claim 1 , ceramic claim 1 , mineral claim 1 , glass claim 1 , or plastic.5. The drive link assembly of claim 1 , wherein the spacer reduces a range of motion for the spherical bearing.6. The drive link assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rod further comprises a rod second end.7. The drive link assembly of claim 6 , wherein the rod second ...

ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR A LIFT ASSISTING DEVICE AND LINED TRACK ROLLERS USED THEREIN

An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a leading edge of a wing of an aircraft including a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device. The track has first and second outer surfaces and side surfaces. The actuation system includes a shaft rotationally coupled within the wing of the aircraft and operable, in response to flight control signals, to deploy or retract the lift assisting device. The actuation system includes an actuator for actuating the lift assisting device, coupled to the shaft, between a retracted position to a deployed position along an arcuate path. The actuation system includes a plurality of track roller bearings rotatably contacting the first and second outer surfaces of the track to guide the track along the arcuate path. The plurality of track roller bearings includes one or more lined track roller assembly. 1. An actuation system for deploying and retracting a lift assisting device of a leading edge of a wing of an aircraft , the actuation system comprising:a track pivotally coupled to the lift assisting device, the track having first and second outer surfaces and side surfaces;a shaft rotationally coupled within the wing of the aircraft and operable, in response to flight control signals, to deploy or retract the lift assisting device;means for actuating the lift assisting device, coupled to the shaft, between a retracted position and a deployed position along an arcuate path; anda plurality of track roller bearings rotatably contacting the first and second outer surfaces of the track to guide the track along the arcuate path,wherein each of the track roller bearings comprises a self lubricating liner secured to at least one of an outer bearing surface and an inner bearing surface.2. The actuation system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of track roller bearings is in rotational contact with an upper surface of the track and at least one of the track roller bearings is in ...

TEETERING TAIL ROTOR YOKE

In one embodiment, a rotorcraft can include a teetering tail rotor assembly. The teetering tail rotor assembly can include one or more multi-bearing yokes. Each yoke can include three or more spherical bearings evenly spaced apart from each other. The teetering tail rotor assembly can include a tail rotor blade affixed to each yoke arm through the three or more spherical bearings. The physical dimensions of the three-bearing yoke can be 10% smaller than a two bearing yoke that can support an equivalent load. For example, the length of each three bearing yoke can be 28 inches, the thickness can be 0.85 inches, and the width can be 3.250 inches. 1. A tail rotor assembly comprising:a yoke arm;a rotor blade; andat least three spherical bearings, each of the three spherical bearings carried by the yoke arm and configured to pivotally secure the rotor blade to the yoke arm and to allow feathering movement of the rotor blade relative to the yoke arm during flight.2. The tail rotor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the three spherical bearings are evenly spaced from each other on the yoke arm.3. The tail rotor assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the three spherical bearings comprises:a race;a spherical ball rotatably carried within the housing; anda passage extending through the spherical ball and configured to couple with a first attachment means associated with the rotor blade for securing the rotor blade to the yoke arm.4. The tail rotor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the yoke arm has a longitudinal axis claim 1 , each of the three spherical bearings comprising a center line; andwherein the each of the centerlines is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the yoke arm.5. The tail rotor assembly of claim 4 , wherein the at least three bearings are configured to allow feathering movement of the rotor blade relative to the longitudinal axis claim 4 , while restricting transverse and longitudinal movement of the rotor blade relative to the longitudinal axis.6. The tail rotor ...

Generator bearing assembly and a method for lubricating a generator bearing assembly

A method for lubricating a generator bearing assembly is presented. The generator bearing assembly has a bearing and a bearing seat that supports the bearing. A coating of a lubricating material is applied at an interfacing surface between the bearing and the bearing seat. A curing process is performed to the coating by heating the coating up to a predefined curing temperature.

Shaft Seal Assembly

An illustrative embodiment of a shaft seal assembly generally includes a fixed stator, a floating stator, and a sealing member. In the illustrative embodiment the fixed stator may be formed with one or more fluid conduits that are in fluid communication with one or fluid conduits formed in the floating stator. The fluid conduits in the floating stator may be in fluid communication with one or more fluid conduits formed in a sealing member. A rotational interface may exist between the sealing member and a shaft, and the various fluid conduits may be configured to create a fluid barrier at that interface. Other embodiments of a shaft seal assembly may create a fluid barrier at a rotational interface between a rotor and a floating stator. 1. A shaft seal assembly comprising:a first stator having a concave surface on a radially interior portion thereof;a second stator positioned within the first stator, the second stator having a convex surface on a radially exterior portion thereof and defining a channel on a radially interior surface thereof; anda throttle positioned within the channel of the second stator, the throttle being moveable in at least a radial dimension with respect to the first stator and the second stator,wherein the concave surface of the first stator and the convex surface of the second stator form a semispherical interface between the first stator and the second stator.2. The shaft seal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first stator comprises an inlet extending from a radially exterior surface of the first stator to the concave surface of the first stator.3. The shaft seal assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a pressurized sealing fluid in fluid communication with the inlet of the first stator.4. The shaft seal assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a face plate selectively engageable with an axially oriented surface of the second stator.5. The shaft seal assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second stator comprises a radial passage extending from a ...

Spherical bearing system

Provided is an annular matching device indulging a spherical bearing including an inner surface, and an exterior surface movably attached to the inner surface, the inner and exterior surfaces including a bore. Also included is a fastener configured to extend through a first workpiece and through the bore. The spherical bearing is configured to be placed in a second workpiece; and the second workpiece is configured to be moved adjacent to the first workpiece via an engager.

Bidirectional Bearing, Drive Train, Planetary Gear and Wind Generator

A bidirectional bearing, a drive train, a planetary gear and a wind generator having a bidirectional bearing are provided. The bidirectional bearing comprises a outer bearing shell having a first intermediate bearing shell, which is coupled to the shaft and which cooperates with the outer bearing shell. The bidirectional bearing further comprises a second intermediate bearing shell, which is arranged opposite to the outer bearing shell with respect to the first intermediate bearing shell. The second intermediate bearing shell is configured to take up a first load having a first direction from the first intermediate bearing shell. Furthermore, the first second intermediate bearing shell is configured to receive a second load having a second direction, which is substantially opposite to the first direction. The first intermediate bearing shell receives said second load from the second intermediate bearing shell and is configured to transfer this second load to the outer bearing shell. 1. A bidirectional bearing comprising:an outer bearing shell and a first intermediate bearing shell, which is coupled to a shaft and which cooperates with the outer bearing shell; 'wherein the first intermediate bearing shell is configured to receive a second load having a second direction, which is substantially opposite to the first direction, from the second intermediate bearing shell, and wherein the first intermediate bearing shell is configured to transfer the second load to the outer bearing shell.', 'a second intermediate bearing shell, which is arranged opposite to the outer bearing shell with respect to the first intermediate bearing shell, wherein the second intermediate bearing shell is configured to take up a first load having a first direction from the first intermediate bearing shell; and'}2. The bidirectional bearing according to claim 1 , further comprising an inner bearing shell claim 1 , which is configured to couple the second load to the second intermediate bearing ...

INCREASED CAPACITY SPHERICAL LINED BEARINGS

A rotary system and method to control feathering movement of a rotor blade. The system having a yoke arm configured to rotate a rotor blade. A first bearing and a second bearing are utilized to secure the rotor blade to the yoke arm and are configured to restrict longitudinal and transverse movement, while allowing feathering movement of the rotor blade relative to yoke arm. 1. A method to control feathering movement of a rotor blade , comprising:attaching a rotor blade to a yoke arm via a first bearing and a second bearing;aligning the first bearing and the second bearing on the yoke arm in a linear fashion;limiting feathering to a first direction and a second direction; andallowing pivoting movement of the rotor blade relative with yoke arm to compensate for feathering during flight.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:restricting both longitudinal and transverse movement of the rotor blade relative to the yoke arm with the first bearing and the second bearing.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:aligning a centerline of the first bearing and a centerline of the second bearing with a longitudinal axis of the yoke arm.4. A rotary system claim 1 , comprising:a yoke arm;a rotor blade; anda first bearing carried by the yoke arm and configured to pivotally secure the rotor blade to the yoke arm and to allow feathering movement of the rotor blade relative to the yoke arm during flight in only a first feathering direction and a second feathering direction. The present application relates generally to rotary systems, and more specifically, to a tail rotary system having spherical lined bearings.Conventional tail rotors are well known in the art for effectively controlling yaw movement of a rotary aircraft. The tail rotor utilizes a plurality of rotor blades for creating thrust, and during flight, the rotor blades tend to feather, thereby creating an undesired movement that could cause the tail rotor to fail.In some embodiments, conventional tail rotary ...

SELF-ALIGNING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

A working end of a rotary shaft extends through a bearing supported at a distal end of a cantilever housing, the shaft's working end being subjected to transverse loading. The bending stiffness of the system is matched so that the angular deflection of the shaft and supporting cantilever housing are coordinated to minimize angular misalignment at the bearing. A cantilever system provides for apparatus and methodology demonstrating arrangements characterized by an operational ease for submersion of the working end in a fluid and ease of access to the bearing. Mitigation of misalignment enables the use of radial bearings. 1. A self-aligning shaft assembly for rotatably supporting a fluid energy extracting device at a working end thereof , comprising:an elongate housing cantilevered from and extending from a base to an unsupported distal end, the elongate housing having a nominal longitudinal axis of rotation at rest and a first bending stiffness resistant to a transverse load applied to the distal end;a rotating shaft extending generally through the elongate housing and out through the distal end, the shaft being rotatable about the nominal longitudinal axis of rotation; anda distal bearing disposed between the shaft and the distal end of the elongate housing for rotatably and simply supporting the shaft, the shaft cantilevered from the distal bearing to an unsupported working end, the rotating shaft having a second bending stiffness resistant to a transverse load applied to the shaft's working end;wherein the first bending stiffness of the elongate housing and the second bending stiffness of the shaft are such that an angular deflection of the shaft and of the elongate housing from the nominal longitudinal axis of rotation under the transvers load are the same, maintaining alignment between the shaft and the elongate housing at the distal bearing.2. The shaft assembly of claim 1 , the distal bearing further comprising an rotatable inner race and an outer race claim 1 ...

SPHERICAL BALL JOINT

A spherical ball joint having an inner ring and an outer ring that cooperate by way of respective truncated spherical contact surfaces, the inner ring having a central bore with a cylindrical bore portion. The spherical ball joint includes a cylindrical sleeve mounted securely in the cylindrical bore portion, the sleeve configured to be mounted around a shaft, the sleeve being made of a wear-resistant material different from that of the inner ring. 1. A spherical ball joint comprising:an inner ring, andan outer ring that cooperate by way of respective truncated spherical contact surfaces, the inner ring having a central bore with a cylindrical bore portion, whereinthe spherical ball joint further comprises a cylindrical sleeve mounted securely in the cylindrical bore portion, the sleeve configured to be mounted around a shaft, the sleeve being made of a wear-resistant material different from that of the inner ring.2. The spherical ball joint according to claim 1 , wherein the sleeve is made of copper alloy.3. The spherical ball joint according to claim 1 , wherein the sleeve has a cylindrical outer surface mounted tightly in the cylindrical bore portion of the inner ring.4. The spherical ball joint according to claim 1 , wherein the ball joint comprises a first mechanical axial retention means for retaining the sleeve in the inner ring in a first axial direction in the sense of insertion of the sleeve into the cylindrical bore portion of the inner ring.5. The spherical ball joint according to claim 4 , wherein the inner ring comprises a shoulder protruding radially from the central bore towards the interior of the ring claim 4 , the shoulder axially bounding the cylindrical bore portion and forming a stop for the sleeve in the first axial direction.6. The spherical ball joint according to claim 4 , wherein one axial end of the sleeve comprises a lip protruding radially from the outer surface towards the exterior of the sleeve claim 4 , the lip forming a stop for the ...

SUPERCHARGING DEVICE

A supercharging device, for example an exhaust gas turbocharger, may include a rotor mounted in a housing via an axial bearing. The axial bearing may include an axial bearing disc, a membrane, and a screw connection that secures the axial bearing disc to the membrane through an opening in the membrane. The axial bearing may further include a bush connected to the housing. The membrane may be clamped in between the bush and the housing. An adjusting screw may be inserted into an opening of the bush. The adjusting screw may delimit and/or facilitate an axial movement of the screw connection and the axial bearing disc. 1. A supercharging device comprising:a rotor mounted in a housing;the rotor mounted in the housing via an axial bearing disposed on an end side of the rotor;the axial bearing including:an axial bearing disc with a first bearing surface;a membrane with a central first opening;a screw connection that secures the axial bearing disc to the membrane through the central first opening;a bush with a central second opening, wherein the bush is connected to the housing and the membrane is clamped in between the bush and the housing; andan adjusting screw screwed into the central second opening of the bush, wherein the adjusting screw delimits and facilitates an axial movement of the screw connection and the axial bearing disc.2. The supercharging device according to claim 1 , wherein the axial bearing disc has a truncated cone-like shape and the first bearing surface is arranged spaced via a gap from a second bearing surface of the rotor disposed opposite the first bearing surface.3. The supercharging device according to claim 1 , wherein the screw connection includes a washer.4. The supercharging device according to claim 3 , wherein the washer is arranged on a side of the membrane facing away from the rotor.5. The supercharging device according to claim 1 , wherein the membrane is clamped in entirely over a circumference directly or indirectly between the bush ...

LIGHT HOLLOWED SPHERICAL PLAIN BEARING

A spherical plain bearing comprising an inner ring having an outer spherical contact surface and an outer ring having an inner spherical contact surface. The outer spherical contact surface of the inner ring cooperates with the inner spherical contact surface of the outer ring. At least one of the inner ring and the outer ring comprises at least one internal cavity running on at least a portion of the circumference of said ring. 1. A spherical plain bearing comprising:an inner ring comprising an outer spherical contact surface, andan outer ring comprising an inner spherical contact surface,wherein outer spherical contact surface of the inner ring cooperates with the inner spherical contact surface of the outer ring,wherein at least one of the inner ring and the outer ring comprises at least one internal cavity running on at least a portion of the circumference of the respective at least one of the inner ring and the outer ring.2. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , wherein on at least one of the inner ring and the outer ring claim 1 , the at least one internal cavity further comprises ducts extending towards the spherical contact surface of the respective at least one of the inner ring and the outer ring.3. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 2 , wherein a lubricant is inserted in the at least one internal cavity.4. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one of the inner ring and the outer ring further comprises grooves provided on the spherical contact surface of the respective at least one of the inner ring and the outer ring claim 2 , and wherein the ducts open into the grooves.5. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the inner ring and the outer ring further comprises several cavities parallel to each other and extending around a central axis of said ring.6. The spherical plain bearing according to claim 1 , wherein the outer ring comprises two cavities extending ...