Abstract:
Iron oxide functions as a wear- and cavitation-inhibiting additive in the plastic sliding layer(s) of composite bearings for oil-lubricated applications. The sliding layers predominantly consist of thermoplastic fluoropolymers. The addition of iron oxide to PTFE-based materials reduces the destruction of the sliding surface owing to the appearance of cavitation if the materials are used in the presence of oil.
Abstract:
A self-lubricating plastic center plate assembly bearing liner for placement between a body bolster center plate and a truck bolster center plate of a center plate assembly in a railroad car, wherein the liner is configured to substantially mate with the center plates and includes a body having an integrally formed electrically conductive ring of plastic material which provides electrical continuity between the plates in the center plate assembly.
Abstract:
An oil additive for repairing abrasions and lubricating engine bearing surfaces is provided. A mixture of granular granulated alloy material and granular polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) are added to the engine or engine oil, with normal engine operations peening and burnishing the granulated metal alloy material granules to the surfaces to thereby form a matrix which entraps the PTFE granules. Continued operation of the engine gradually wears away particles of the matrix to uncover the embedded PTFE granules for slow release of granules. In one embodiment, about 1% to 2% by composition of the mixture is granules of titanium dioxide for preparing the bearing surfaces and enhancing additive performance. The granules of the mixture are micron to submicron in size and can adhere readily to surface abrasions and smooth surfaces.
Abstract:
Sliding material comprising a porous ceramic body that has the open pores filled with a high water absorbing resin, preferably to an open pores porosity of ca. 5-15%. The sliding material may be used to fabricate members of the stationary part of a journal bearing in a pump for use in both a fluid and a gaseous atmosphere; members of the rotating part of the bearing are formed of a cemented hard alloy. Since the resin absorbs and retains water, the sliding material will exhibit satisfactory performance even if it is exposed to a gaseous atmosphere without lubrication. Consistent sliding performance is insured not only in fresh water but also in fluids such as slurries that contain hard solid matter.
Abstract:
A dynamic-pressure fluid bearing comprises bearing parts formed by a pair of dynamic-pressure surfaces. One of the dynamic-pressure surfaces of the bearing parts is a polyamideimide coating thicker than 3 .mu.m and the other surface is metal. The bearing is particularly applicable to driving motors for polygon mirrors.
Abstract:
The disclosure describes a resin composition for a sliding member, comprising 1 to 25 wt % of component A selected from the group consisting of phosphates and barium sulfate, 1 to 15 wt % of component B selected from the group consisting of magnesium silicate and mica, and 5 to 50 wt % of component C selected from the group consisting of lead, tin, lead-tin alloy and mixtures thereof, the balance of polytetrafluoroethylene.
Abstract:
A dynamic pressure type bearing comprises a sleeve rotatably holding a shaft driven by a motor composed of a rotor and a stator, one or both of the sleeve and the shaft being made of a resin material. The sleeve and/or shaft of a resin material may have a thin film of oil or grease formed on the surface thereof. Preferably, the resin material has load flexible temperture of 120.degree. C. or more, modules of elasticity or bending of 10 GPa or more, and coefficient of linear expansion of 3.times.10.sup.-5 /.degree.C. or less.
Abstract:
The torsion damper comprises two coaxial masses (1, 2) which are mounted for rotation of one with respect to the other against a torsion damper device (3), which comprises friction member (5) and a damper plate (31) fixed to a reaction plate (21) which is part of one of the masses. The other mass includes a central nose (4) which projects axially and penetrates into central bores of the damper plate (31) and reaction plate (21). A plain bearing is interposed between the said central bores and the central nose (4), while the friction member (5) is mounted in a cavity, the greater part of which is bounded by the damper plate (31) and the reaction plate (21).
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a composite material in the form of an annular tube by winding on a mandrel both a reinforcing fiber fabric and a sheet of matrix material, comprising the following steps: 1) preheating the mandrel to a predetermined temperature; 2) fixing the reinforcing fiber fabric and the sheet of matrix material to the mandrel; 3) causing the mandrel to rotate at a nominal speed to wind the fabric and the sheet simultaneously, the fabric and the sheet being subjected to a nominal tension; 4) actuating heating means for heating the material and cooling means for cooling the mandrel; 5) when the tube reaches the desired diameter, stopping both the heating means and the rotation of the mandrel; 6) after a determined duration that is sufficient for; bringing the temperature of the mandrel to the predetermined preheating temperature, stopping the cooling means; and 7) dismounting the mandrel. The present invention also relates to the composite material obtained by the method and to a machine for manufacturing the material in application of the method.
Abstract:
An improved sleeve bearing and associated lubrication system for the rotor shaft of a steam turbine. The bearing is lined with a metallic-polymeric composite, and is fixedly supported within a housing defining a reservoir containing a supply of liquid lubricant. The lubrication system includes a ring loosely surrounding the rotor shaft at a location spaced axially from the bearing. A lower portion of the ring is partially submerged in the lubricant. The ring is rotatably driven in response to rotation of the rotor shaft, with lubricant picked up on the ring being centrifugally discharged radially outwardly onto the surrounding housing walls. A system of communicating troughs, scuppers and passageways receives lubricant running off the housing walls for delivery under gravity to the bearing. Return passageways direct lubricant exiting from the bearing past water cooled chambers, over a weir and back to the reservoir.