Bearings – Rotary bearing – Hydraulic or pneumatic bearing support
Patent
1984-10-18
1985-11-19
Levy, Stuart S.
Bearings
Rotary bearing
Hydraulic or pneumatic bearing support
384215, 384535, F16C 2702, F16C 3206
Patent
active
045538557
ABSTRACT:
A support assembly for a rotating shaft utilizing an annular spring is disclosed. A series of support rods are spaced on the interior and exterior sides of an annular spring to define spring segments which act as a spring for supporting the journal. A squeeze film damper cavity may be incorporated either as part of the spring support structure or separately within the assembly to provide the necessary damping.
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Elliott Turbomachinery Company, Inc.
Hannon Thomas R.
Hayter Robert P.
Levy Stuart S.
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