Hydrodynamic bearing

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1995-01-17

1997-01-14

Hannon, Thomas R.

Bearings

Rotary bearing

Fluid bearing

384 95, 384124, 2989802, F16C 1702, F16C 4302, E21B 1024

Patent

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055932312

ABSTRACT:
A hydrodynamic bearing (16) for a cutter cone assembly (12) that rotates around a journal (14). The bearing (16) comprises a plurality of grooves (88) on an outer surface (90) to produce undulations (82) on an inner surface (84) upon insertion of the bearing (16) into a bearing recess (94). Undulations (82) act as pockets to collect lubricant which is forced upon rotation of the bearing (16) between the outer journal surface (86) and the inner bearing surface (84) to produce a hydrodynamic film.

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