Thrust bearing lubricant measurement and balance
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    推力轴承润滑剂测量与平衡

    公开(公告)号:US3895689A

    公开(公告)日:1975-07-22

    申请号:US39524673

    申请日:1973-09-07

    Abstract: A method of determining the axial thrust on a thrust bearing assembly having a fixed and a rotating component in which a lubricant is being forced between the mated faces of the respective components and where zones of pressure are built up during operation, comprising monitoring the pressure of the lubricant between the mated faces. The invention also provides for determining the axial thrust by measuring the pressure differential of the lubricant between the mated faces or as it enters therebetween and as it emerges from between said faces. To measure the axial thrust on a pair of opposing thrust bearing assemblies, the pressure differential of the lubricant between the respective mated faces of the two assemblies is obtained. The axial thrust measurement can be utilized in a method of adjusting the axial thrust on the bearing assemblies by changing manually or automatically a balancing apparatus separate from the thrust bearings and their lubricant and used to adjust the net thrust on the bearings in response to the respective pressure measurement. The invention also encompasses the combination of suitable pressure measuring devices with thrust bearing assemblies with balancing apparatus to carry out the above measurement and control methods.

    Abstract translation: 一种确定推力轴承组件上的轴向推力的方法,该推力轴承组件具有固定和旋转部件,在该推力轴承组件中,在相应部件的配合面之间和在操作过程中建立压力区域的同时迫使润滑剂,包括监测压力 配合面之间的润滑剂。 本发明还提供了通过测量配合面之间的润滑剂的压力差或当它们进入它们之间以及当它们从所述面之间出现时确定轴向推力。 为了测量一对相对的止推轴承组件上的轴向推力,获得了两个组件的相应配合面之间的润滑剂的压力差。 轴向推力测量可用于通过手动或自动地改变与推力轴承及其润滑剂分离的平衡装置来调节轴承组件上的轴向推力的方法,并且用于响应于相应的方式调节轴承上的净推力 压力测量。 本发明还包括合适的压力测量装置与推力轴承组件与平衡装置的组合,以执行上述测量和控制方法。

    BEARING ASSEMBLIES, APPARATUSES, DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS INCLUDING BEARINGS

    公开(公告)号:US20230184255A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-15

    申请号:US17549628

    申请日:2021-12-13

    CPC classification number: F16C32/064

    Abstract: Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, systems, and methods include bearing assemblies having one or more bearing element in a bearing housing for supporting a shaft extending through at least a portion of the bearing housing. The bearing assembly including a recirculation line for delivering fluid into the bearing housing at a location separate from a fluid inlet of the bearing housing to at least partially thermally regulate, lubricate, and/or flush the one or more bearing elements during operation of the shaft.

    DRIVE MECHANISM MODULE FOR A RECIPROCATING PUMP

    公开(公告)号:US20180045187A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-15

    申请号:US15552301

    申请日:2016-02-23

    Applicant: A.H.M.S., Inc.

    Abstract: A drive mechanism module for use in a reciprocating pump converts rotational movement of a drive shaft to reciprocating movement of a reciprocating pump component transversely to the drive shaft. The drive mechanism module includes a connection member for attachment to the reciprocating pump component, a translating member that drives movement of the connection member in a first transverse direction while reciprocatingly translating in a second transverse direction relative to the connection member, a rotating member that rotates eccentrically with the drive shaft, and a rotary bearing assembly that permits rotation of the rotating member relative to the translating member while driving transverse movement of the translating member. The drive mechanism module may define a bearing fluid path for creating a hydrostatic or hydrodynamic fluid bearing at the interface of the connection member and the translating member.

    Method for increasing load capacity on a porous aerostatic bearing with a two-phase fluid

    公开(公告)号:US09784312B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-10

    申请号:US15268002

    申请日:2016-09-16

    Abstract: A method for increasing load capacity on a porous aerostatic bearing through use of a two-phase fluid that is less viscous than lubrication oils and the bearing gap is of the size of air bearings. The porous material throttles vapor and liquid. As liquid goes through the porous media, the pressure drop from the porous media resistance causes it to vaporize. The increased volume flow in the bearing gap reduces the vapor flow rate through porous media, resulting in higher pressure in gap. As the vapor-liquid mixture escapes from bearing gap, another vaporization occurs at the end of bearings which retards escaping, and further increases pressure in the gap. The liquid portion of the two-phase fluid in the bearing gap increases the load capacity and stiffness, similar to hydrostatic bearings fed with liquid. The vaporization absorbs heat generated by bearing friction to allow higher relative speed between bearing surfaces.

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