Shield and sealing method for a hydrodynamic bearing

Details Shield and sealing method for a hydrodynamic bearing Shield and sealing method for a hydrodynamic bearing

2007-06-05

2007-06-05

Hannon, Thomas R. (Department: 3682)

Bearings

Rotary bearing

Fluid bearing

Reexamination Certificate

active

10790551

ABSTRACT:
A hydrodynamic bearing system, having a bearing sleeve and a shaft inserted into an inner cylindrical bore of the bearing sleeve. A bearing gap is formed between the shaft and the bearing sleeve, the bearing gap being filled with a lubricating oil. A shield encloses the bearing sleeve. The shield is secured within a recess formed at the top surface of the bearing sleeve at a position distanced from the bearing gap. The shield is pressed against a sharp edge of the recess by a metal ring placed into the recess.

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