Bearings – Linear bearing – Fluid bearing
Patent
1999-01-19
2000-11-21
Lorence, Richard M.
Bearings
Linear bearing
Fluid bearing
384107, F16C 3206
Patent
active
061493066
ABSTRACT:
Air flows are produced in a sliding bearing between the bearing surfaces (L) sliding relative to one another of a movable body (1, 3) and a stationary body (2). Compressed air is expanded through nozzles (4) between the bearing surfaces (L) to atmospheric pressure. As a result of these air flows, the static pressure between the bearing surfaces (L) is reduced so that compressive forces acting between the moving and the stationary body are produced. The bearing surfaces (L) and air flows are so matched to one another that the movable body (1, 3) is in a force-free state of equilibrium on assuming a position in which the bearing surfaces (L) of the movable body (1, 3) are not in contact with the bearing surfaces (L) of the stationary body (2). In order to ensure a clearly defined equilibrium position, the clearance between the movable body (1, 3) and the stationary body (2) is chosen so that any possible change of the spacings between the bearing surfaces brings about an opposing change of the pressure ratios. Spacings of approximately 0.01 to 0.02 mm are suitable for air flows. So that the sliding bearing can absorb external forces, the bearing surfaces are enlarged for increasing the compressive forces. The sliding bearing is virtually free from friction and free from wear. It is suitable for the bearing or seating of machine parts moved in rotary or linear manner, such as for the seating of spindles in machine tools.
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C.R.I.D. S.A. Compagnie de Recherches Industrielle et Developpem
Lorence Richard M.
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