Bearing assembly for an anemometer

摘要

A bearing assembly for an anemometer configured to provide thrust and axial load protection and reduce exposure to potentially degradative debris and/or contaminants. The bearing assembly includes a first shaft and a second shaft and bearings, wherein the bearings are configured to rotate about at least the first shaft while enclosed within a portion of the second shaft. The second shaft is configured to isolate the bearings from any air flow through the anemometer and debris and/or contaminants carried therewith. The bearing assembly further includes a damping member configured to reduce forces imparted upon the bearings, thereby providing protection and preventing premature damage to the bearings from loads.

主权项

1. A anemometer comprising:
a bearing assembly; a first shaft having a first end defining a cavity within, wherein a portion of said bearing assembly is positioned within and enclosed by said cavity; and a second shaft having a first end coupled to a portion of said bearing assembly and positioned within said cavity of said first end of said first shaft and a flange portion configured to support said bearing assembly and said first shaft thereon, wherein said first shaft is configured to rotate about said second shaft.