Bearing sleeve for air bearing
    1.
    发明授权
    Bearing sleeve for air bearing 有权
    轴承座轴承

    公开(公告)号:US09360042B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-07

    申请号:US14253319

    申请日:2014-04-15

    Abstract: An air bearing assembly is provided that includes a bearing sleeve that has two slots side-by-side having rectangular profiles for engaging the ends of first and second bearing foils for supporting a shaft of a dual-stage compressor. The first rectangular-profile slot, which may be made using a broaching process, is designed to receive first ends of the first bearing foil and the second bearing foil. The second rectangular-profile slot, which may also be made using a broaching process, is designed to receive a second end of the second bearing foil. This dual-slot design replaces the complex “L” shaped single slot design of conventional bearing sleeves, allowing for high-volume, low-cost manufacturing of the bearing sleeves. The dual-slot design also provides for robust engagement of the bearing foils with the bearing sleeves, while allowing easy assembly and installation of the air bearing assemblies.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种空气轴承组件,其包括轴承套筒,所述轴承套筒具有两个并排的槽,所述两个槽具有用于接合用于支撑双级压缩机的轴的第一和第二轴承箔的端部的矩形轮廓。 可以使用拉削工艺制造的第一矩形轮廓槽被设计成接收第一轴承箔片和第二轴承箔片的第一端。 也可以使用拉削工艺制造的第二矩形型材槽被设计成容纳第二轴承箔片的第二端。 这种双槽设计取代了常规轴承套管的复杂“L”形单槽设计,允许轴承套筒的大批量,低成本制造。 双槽设计还提供轴承箔与轴承套的牢固接合,同时允许空气轴承组件的容易组装和安装。

    High strength foil journal bearing retainer
    2.
    发明授权
    High strength foil journal bearing retainer 有权
    高强度薄膜轴颈轴承保持架

    公开(公告)号:US09057401B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-16

    申请号:US13745785

    申请日:2013-01-19

    Abstract: A journal foil bearing includes a bearing retainer having one slot configured to receive a top foil leading edge tab and another slot configured to receive a top foil trailing edge tab. A backup support structure, integral to the bearing retainer, extends between and is at least partially defined by the slots. The retainer is configured so that, during operation, the trailing edge tab contacts the support structure at a position close to the friction force, thereby minimizing top foil bending stress and improving bearing strength.

    Abstract translation: 一种日志箔轴承包括一个轴承保持器,该轴承保持器具有一个槽,该槽被配置为接纳顶部箔片前缘突出部,另一个狭槽被配置成接收顶部箔片后缘突出部。 与轴承保持架成一体的后备支撑结构在槽之间延伸并至少部分地由狭槽限定。 保持器构造成使得在操作期间,后缘突片在接近摩擦力的位置处接触支撑结构,从而最小化顶部箔弯曲应力并改善轴承强度。

    High strength foil journal bearing retainer
    3.
    发明授权
    High strength foil journal bearing retainer 有权
    高强度箔轴颈轴承保持架

    公开(公告)号:US09556899B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-31

    申请号:US14680628

    申请日:2015-04-07

    Abstract: A journal foil bearing includes a bearing retainer having one slot configured to receive a top foil leading edge tab and another slot configured to receive a top foil trailing edge tab. A backup support structure, integral to the bearing retainer, extends between and is at least partially defined by the slots. The retainer is configured so that, during operation, the trailing edge tab further contacts, at an increased contact pressure, the support structure at a position close to the friction force, thereby minimizing top foil bending stress and improving bearing strength.

    Abstract translation: 一种轴颈保持器,其具有一个槽,其被配置为接纳顶部箔片前缘接头,另一个槽被配置成接收顶部箔片后缘接头。 与轴承保持架成一体的支撑支撑结构在槽之间延伸并至少部分地由狭槽限定。 保持器构造成使得在操作期间,后缘突片在增加的接触压力下进一步接触在靠近摩擦力的位置处的支撑结构,从而最小化顶部箔弯曲应力并改善轴承强度。

    Finger-foil seals and gas turbine engines employing the same
    4.
    发明授权
    Finger-foil seals and gas turbine engines employing the same 有权
    指箔密封件和采用其的燃气涡轮发动机

    公开(公告)号:US09506566B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-29

    申请号:US14061498

    申请日:2013-10-23

    Abstract: Embodiments of a gas turbine engine including a finger-foil seal are provided, as are embodiments of a finger-foil seal. In one embodiment, the finger-foil seal includes an aerodynamic foil having a generally annular body through which a first opening is formed. A finger seal retention structure is disposed around the aerodynamic foil. A finger seal backing spring is coupled to the finger seal retention structure and extends radially inward therefrom to contact an outer circumference of the aerodynamic foil. A first anti-rotation pin extends radially from the finger seal retention structure and into the first opening formed in the aerodynamic foil to inhibit rotation of the aerodynamic foil during operation of the finger-foil seal.

    Abstract translation: 提供包括指箔密封件的燃气涡轮发动机的实施例,如指箔密封件的实施例。 在一个实施例中,指箔密封件包括具有大致环形主体的空气动力箔,通过该主体形成第一开口。 手指密封保持结构设置在空气动力学箔的周围。 手指密封背衬弹簧联接到手指密封保持结构并且从其径向向内延伸以接触空气动力学箔的外周。 第一防旋转销从指状密封保持结构径向延伸并且形成在空气动力学箔中形成的第一开口中,以在手指箔密封件的操作期间阻止气动箔的旋转。

    FINGER-FOIL SEALS AND GAS TURBINE ENGINES EMPLOYING THE SAME
    6.
    发明申请
    FINGER-FOIL SEALS AND GAS TURBINE ENGINES EMPLOYING THE SAME 有权
    指孔密封件和使用其的气体涡轮发动机

    公开(公告)号:US20150110621A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-23

    申请号:US14061498

    申请日:2013-10-23

    Abstract: Embodiments of a gas turbine engine including a finger-foil seal are provided, as are embodiments of a finger-foil seal. In one embodiment, the finger-foil seal includes an aerodynamic foil having a generally annular body through which a first opening is formed. A finger seal retention structure is disposed around the aerodynamic foil. A finger seal backing spring is coupled to the finger seal retention structure and extends radially inward therefrom to contact an outer circumference of the aerodynamic foil. A first anti-rotation pin extends radially from the finger seal retention structure and into the first opening formed in the aerodynamic foil to inhibit rotation of the aerodynamic foil during operation of the finger-foil seal.

    Abstract translation: 提供包括指箔密封件的燃气涡轮发动机的实施例,如指箔密封件的实施例。 在一个实施例中,指箔密封件包括具有大致环形主体的空气动力箔,通过该主体形成第一开口。 手指密封保持结构设置在空气动力学箔的周围。 手指密封背衬弹簧联接到手指密封保持结构并且从其径向向内延伸以接触空气动力学箔的外周。 第一防旋转销从指状密封保持结构径向延伸并且形成在空气动力学箔中形成的第一开口中,以在手指箔密封件的操作期间阻止气动箔的旋转。

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