SECTOR JOURNAL BEARING

摘要

In another aspect of the invention, a universal joint assembly is provided. The assembly includes a hollow upper shaft, a lower shaft extending at least partially within the upper shaft, and a cage having a plurality of bearing apertures. Each bearing aperture includes a pair of opposed loading pads having a distinct inner wall surface sector extending radially inward into the at least one bearing aperture. The cage receives at least a portion of the lower shaft and is positioned within the hollow upper shaft. The assembly further includes at least one upper tilt pin extending through the upper shaft and a bearing aperture of the plurality of bearing apertures, and a lower tilt pin extending through the lower shaft and a bearing aperture of the plurality of bearing apertures.

主权项

1. A cardan joint cage comprising:
at least one bearing aperture having an inner wall surface; and a pair of opposed loading pads extending radially inward into the at least one bearing aperture.