Pipe joints or couplings – With leakage or drip disposal
Patent
1998-06-12
2000-08-29
Nicholson, Eric K.
Pipe joints or couplings
With leakage or drip disposal
285 94, 285905, 285190, 285329, 2851215, F16L 5500
Patent
active
061096598
ABSTRACT:
A hydrostatic rotary union has a shaft with an axial passage therethrough received within a housing having a radial passage in fluid communication with the axial passage. The shaft and housing have a radial clearance between them which establishes a squeeze film bearing and seal, when in use. End annuluses receive the oil establishing a squeeze film bearing and provide a return path to a supply source. The inner circumferential portion of the housing interfacing with the shaft is preferably of an anti-seizure material, such as bronze. Moreover, the housing and shaft are of materials of different coefficients of thermal expansion, such that excessive heat generated at the interface between the housing and shaft will cause the housing to expand away from the shaft.
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Collins Marcus H.
Heidenreich David C.
Nicholson Eric K.
Power Transmission Technology, Inc.
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