Hydrostatic rotor bearing having a pivoted pad

Details Hydrostatic rotor bearing having a pivoted pad Hydrostatic rotor bearing having a pivoted pad

1992-07-07

1994-11-01

Footland, Lenard A.

Bearings

Rotary bearing

Hydraulic or pneumatic bearing support

384117, 384119, F16C 3206

Patent

active

053602730

ABSTRACT:
A hydrostatic journal bearing system for a rotor or shaft includes bearing pads which are self-aligned and self-adjusting. The self-adjusting aspect includes providing for radial movement of the bearing pads. The self-aligning feature includes providing for pivoting of the bearing pads. In one embodiment a pressurizable piston area provides a radial load to establish a substantially constant clearance between the bearing pad and the rotor. Spring preload of the bearing pads, if provided, prevents relative motion between the bearing and shaft, e.g., during transportation and storage.

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