Self-generating hydrostatic support for gyroscopes
Abstract
Abstract A GYROSCOPE HAVING A HYDROSTATIC SUPPORT FOR ITS OUTPUT AXIS WITHOUT THE NEED FOR EXTERNALLY PRESSURIZED SYSTEMS. THE GYRO IS COMPLETELY HERMETICALLY SEALED AGAINST ALL ENVIRONMENTS TO PROVIDE AN INTERNAL GAS WHICH WILL ALWAYS BE CLEAN AND CAN BE SELECTED FOR OPTIMUM EFFICIENCY OF PUMPING AND SUPPORT. THE ROTOR IS PROVIDED WITH INTERNAL TRUNCATED CONE SHAPED SURFACES DISPOSED IN SPACED RELATION WITH CONICAL BEARING SURFACES OF A SUPPORT MEMBER. THE BEARING SURFACES OF THE SUPPORT MEMBER IS PRO- VIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF SPIRAL GROOVES DISPOSED IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE PASSAGES (OPENING) BETWEEN THE ROTOR AND SUPPORT MEMBER. THESE PASSAGES COMMUNICATE WITH A PLURALITY OF PASSAGES BETWEEN THE GYRO OUTER HOUSING AND INNER CYLINDER TO RECEIVE THE GAS THEREFROM FOR SUPPORT OF THE ROTOR. THE INNER CYLINDER IS ALSO SUPPORTED ON GAS DISPOSED IN PASSAGES PROVIDED BETWEEN THE OUTER HOUSING AND INNER CYLINDER.
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- 👤 James V Johnston
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