Self regulating air bearing

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1980-06-16

1982-02-02

Footland, Lenard A.

Motor vehicles

Surface effect vehicles

Expansible chamber

308 5R, 308DIG1, B60V 116

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043135137

ABSTRACT:
A fluid bearing having improved operating characteristics. The platform to which the bearing is attached and which supports any load includes the necessary conduits for supply of fluid under pressure as well as the necessary structural integrity to support the expected load. The conduits are, with respect to the bearing and the plenum area of the bearing, in a particular, predetermined relative location. When the bearing is in a deflated condition and fluid under pressure is introduced, the initial fluid flows into the bearing and the plenum at a predetermined rate. The deflated bearing structure restricts fluid flow into the plenum until after the bearing is substantially inflated. The controlled flow to the bearing and the plenum allows a substantial pressure differential between the interior of the bearing and the plenum. Upon reaching inflation, fluid under pressure can freely flow into the bearing, into the plenum and between the plenum and the interior of the bearing.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3513935 (1970-05-01), Noble
patent: 3513936 (1970-05-01), Crowley et al.
patent: 3613822 (1971-10-01), Mackie et al.
patent: 3618694 (1971-11-01), Crowley

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