System for isolating electrical current in a bearing for use in an aircraft structure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9482269
APP PUB NO 20160076584A1
SERIAL NO

14857055

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A system for isolating electrical current in an aircraft structure includes a first structure a bearing having an outer race and an inner race and a liner disposed therebetween, the outer race having a second structure coupled thereto. A dielectric seal is secured to the outer race and engages the inner race. A conditionally non-conductive gas occupies a sealed chamber that defines a gap between the inner race and the outer race. The gap has a predetermined magnitude sufficient to prevent electrical arcing or current leakage between the inner race and the outer race at a first voltage less than that voltage resulting from a lightning strike; and/or to conduct an electrical current between the inner race and the outer race at a second voltage greater than or equal to the voltage resulting from the lightning strike.

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ROLLER BEARING COMPANY OF AMERICA INCONE TRIBOLOGY CENTER OXFORD CT 06478

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Ben Scarsdale, US 7 60
Bryant, Kevin Bridgeport, US 6 71
Fruin, John W Trumbull, US 1 14
Henn, Andrew Monroe, US 7 47
Simpson, Maura Fairfield, US 2 35

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