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Title: CUSHIONED BEARING

Abstract

A vibration damping device effective to dampen vibrations occurring at the several critical speeds encountered in the operation of a high-speed centrifuge is described. A self-centering bearing mechanism is used to protect both the centrifuge shaft and the damping mechanism. The damping mechanism comprises spaced-apant, movable, and stationary sleeve members arranged concentrically of a rotating shaft with a fluid maintained between the members. The movable sleeve member is connected to the shaft for radial movement therewith.

Inventors:
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Originating Research Org. not identified
OSTI Identifier:
4116872
Patent Number(s):
2951730
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B04 - CENTRIFUGAL APPARATUS OR MACHINES FOR CARRYING-OUT PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES B04B - CENTRIFUGES
F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F16 - ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS F16F - SPRINGS
NSA Number:
NSA-15-007481
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT; BEARINGS; CENTRIFUGATION; FLUIDS; HUMIDITY; VIBRATIONS

Citation Formats

Rushing, F C. CUSHIONED BEARING. United States: N. p., 1960. Web.
Rushing, F C. CUSHIONED BEARING. United States.
Rushing, F C. Thu . "CUSHIONED BEARING". United States.
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author = {Rushing, F C},
abstractNote = {A vibration damping device effective to dampen vibrations occurring at the several critical speeds encountered in the operation of a high-speed centrifuge is described. A self-centering bearing mechanism is used to protect both the centrifuge shaft and the damping mechanism. The damping mechanism comprises spaced-apant, movable, and stationary sleeve members arranged concentrically of a rotating shaft with a fluid maintained between the members. The movable sleeve member is connected to the shaft for radial movement therewith.},
doi = {},
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place = {United States},
year = {Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1960},
month = {Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1960}
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