Abstract:
In axial-piston, hydraulic pumps and motors, the thrust loadings of the pistons on their bearing supports vary proportionally to pressures in the unit and also circumferentially around the bearing supports. By employing hydrostatic button bearings pressurized in ''''sets'''' around the bearing support with at least one set pressurized with the unit''s inlet pressure and another ''''set'''' pressurized by the unit''s outlet pressure, improved bearing performance is achieved. Also, certain surface configuration forming the sills and recesses of the individual buttons can enhance bearing performance.
Abstract:
An improved radial piston pump or motor of the type wherein a rotor is rotatably mounted upon a pintle valve spindle eccentrically fixed within a cylindrical race, the rotor having hollow radial spokes communicated with passages of the pintle valve and reciprocably mounting hollow pistons thereon having shoes riding against the inside of the race. Each piston is of unique two-part construction preferably including a bronze shoe such that the race against which it rides may be advantageously of steel. In addition, the shoe of each piston is preferably provided with a flange which rides upon retaining protrusions of the race.