US4545625A
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Prestressed cylindrical squeeze bearing member
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1983-02-28
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Granted: 1985-10-08
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Expires: 2003-02-28
Abstract
Abstract A sleeve/rod type squeeze bearing system is disclosed in which the piezoceramic driving element is placed in compression to an extent that limits or eliminates stress reversals of the piezoceramic driving element during vibrating cycles. Eliminating or limiting stress reversals increases reliability of the bearing system and extends the useful life of the bearing elements. The bearing load of such a system may also be increased.
Inventors
- 👤 Mats A. Engwall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:20
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C32/00; F16C32/06; F16C32/0603; F16C32/0607; F16C32/0611
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A cylindrical squeeze bearing system including first and second cylindrical bearing elements coaxially nested about a longitudinal axis, the first bearing element being the radially inner element including a hollow cylindrically shaped single-piece radially polarized piezoelectric element and another hollow cylindrically shaped single-piece element located radially outer of the piezoelectric element and in contact with the entire outer cylindrical surface of the piezoelectric element for placing said piezoelectric element in sufficient radial and circumferential compression to minimize tensile stress while said first and second bearing elements are functioning as a squeeze bearing system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A cylindrical squeeze bearing system including first and second cylindrical bearing elements coaxially nested about a longitudinal axis, the first bearing element being the radially inner element including a hollow cylindrically shaped single-piece radially polarized piezoelectric element and another hollow cylindrically shaped single-piece element located radially outer of the piezoelectric element and in contact with the entire outer cylindrical surface of the piezoelectric element for placing said piezoelectric element in sufficient radial and circumferential compression to minimize tensile stress while said first and second bearing elements are functioning as a squeeze bearing system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
The cylindrical squeeze bearing system of claim 1 in which said first bearing element is a bimorph in which said piezoelectric element is integral with said first bearing element to cause vibration when said piezoelectric element is energized and said other cylindrical element of said first bearing element maintains said bimorph in compression during each cycle of vibration to prevent stress reversals in said piezoelectric element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cylindrical squeeze bearing system of claim 2 in which said other cylindrical element of said first bearing element has a radially outer cylindrical surface for providing a bearing surface for the squeeze bearing system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cylindrical squeeze bearing system set forth in claim 1 in which said piezoelectric element is made from a piezoceramic material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-10-07 | 1989-04-08 | 1989-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-10-07 | 1993-04-08 | 1993-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-10-07 | 1997-04-08 | 1997-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |