Journal bearing

Details Journal bearing Journal bearing

1994-08-15

1995-10-10

Footland, Lenard A.

Bearings

Rotary bearing

Plain bearing

384291, F16C 1702

Patent

active

054565359

ABSTRACT:
An improved journal bearing includes a first groove, in the direction of journal rotation, formed in the inner surface of the journal bearing. The first groove extends axially along the length of the bearing and has opposed, open groove ends. A second groove, in the direction of journal rotation, is formed in the inner surface of the journal bearing. The second groove extends axially along the length of the bearing and has opposed, closed ends. An orifice is provided for supplying a lubricant to the inner surface of the journal bearing. The lubricant supply orifice is disposed substantially centrally along the bearing length and intermediate the first and second grooves.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2349690 (1944-05-01), Arms
patent: 2753229 (1956-07-01), Queer, Sr.
patent: 2901297 (1959-08-01), Sternlicht
patent: 3544180 (1970-12-01), Jones
patent: 3673743 (1972-07-01), Giardini et al.
patent: 3680932 (1972-08-01), Raimondi
patent: 4159152 (1979-06-01), Bjork
patent: 4291926 (1981-09-01), Tomioka et al.
patent: 4427309 (1984-01-01), Blake

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Journal bearing does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Journal bearing, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Journal bearing will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2306683