Bearing having integrally formed components Patent uri icon

abstract

  • Embodiments of a bearing having integrally formed parts are provided herein. In some embodiments, a damper assembly of a gas bearing may include a housing having a fluid filled cavity formed therein; a compliant seal disposed within an opening of the cavity to seal the cavity; a damper plunger disposed within the cavity, wherein the damper plunger is movable within the cavity; and a bearing pad disposed outside of the cavity and coupled to the damper plunger, wherein the damper plunger and bearing pad are integrally formed with one another.

author list (cited authors)

  • Ertas, B. H., & Delgado, A.

complete list of authors

  • Ertas, BH||Delgado, A

publication date

  • August 2016