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Title: GAS BEARING

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4103522

A gas lubricated bearing for a rotating shaft is described. The assembly comprises a stationary collar having an annular member resiliently supported thereon. The collar and annular member are provided with cooperating gas passages arranged for admission of pressurized gas which supports and lubricates a bearing block fixed to the rotatable shaft. The resilient means for the annular member support the latter against movement away from the bearing block when the assembly is in operation.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-007480
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2951729
OSTI ID:
4103522
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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