Squeeze film damper covered by torus shells

Details Squeeze film damper covered by torus shells Squeeze film damper covered by torus shells

1994-02-04

1995-01-10

Footland, Lenard A.

Bearings

Rotary bearing

Hydraulic or pneumatic bearing support

267113, F16C 2700

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053801008

ABSTRACT:
A squeeze film damper covered by a pair of flexible torus shells, wherein the damping fluid is confined. The squeeze film provides the damping. The torus shells provide the stiffness within the clearance of the squeeze film. The torus shells separate the damping fluid from its environment. The torus shells also serve as a damping fluid reservoir.

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