BERNOULLI EFFECT FLUID PRESSURE CONVERTOR, SWITCH, AMPLIFIER AND THE LIKE

摘要

A means for controlling the pressure of a fluid output signal in accordance with the pressure of a fluid input signal applied to a Bernoulli air bearing. The bearing issues a fluid stream to provide a fluid cushion having an adjustable positive or negative pressure (relative to ambient) between the nozzled frontal surface of the bearing and a movable member, which member operates as a valve or restriction to control the pressure and flow rate of the fluid output signal as a function of the pressure of the fluid input signal.