Sealing and bearing means by use of ferrofluid

Details Sealing and bearing means by use of ferrofluid Sealing and bearing means by use of ferrofluid

1983-02-03

1984-12-04

Smith, Robert I.

Seal for a joint or juncture

Seal between relatively movable parts

Relatively rotatable radially extending sealing face member

277 961, 277133, F16J 1516, F16J 1540

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ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to sealing and bearing means by use of ferrofluid, in which a magnet is utilized effectively in cooperation with grooves engraved on one surface thereof, the grooves having the function for generating the dynamic pressure of the ferrofluid. The ferrofluid is retained in a gap between a rotary shaft and a magnet of cylindrical or disc type enclosing the rotary shaft concentrically. The magnet performs excellent two functions of bearing and sealing respectively.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4293137 (1981-10-01), Ezekiel
patent: 4304411 (1981-12-01), Wilcock
patent: 4335885 (1982-06-01), Heshmat
patent: 4407518 (1983-11-01), Moskowitz

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