Flow enhancing bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same
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Jul 14, 2015
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Jul 17, 2012
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Aug 19, 2011
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Abstract
Bearing assemblies, apparatuses, and motor assemblies using the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a bearing assembly may include a plurality of superhard bearing elements distributed circumferentially about an axis. Each of the superhard bearing elements may have a bearing surface. The bearing assembly may further include a support ring that carries the plurality of superhard bearing elements. A plurality of mixing features may also be distributed circumferentially about the axis. The mixing features may be configured and/or arranged to at least partially influence flow of lubricating fluid onto the bearing surfaces and/or periphery of the plurality of superhard bearing elements.
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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- F16N Class
- 92 Applications Filed
- 78 Patents Issued To-Date
- 84.79 % Issued To-Date
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- 2 Citation Count
- F16N Class
- 27.03 % this patent is cited more than
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