Hybrid sliding element and elastomeric bearing

摘要

According to one embodiment, a bearing (300; 400; 500) is situated in a rotor system (110). The bearing features a housing (350; 450) having a first opening therethrough, a first member disposed within the first opening and having a second opening therethrough, and an elastomeric bearing (320; 420; 520) disposed within the second opening and having a third opening therethrough configured to receive a shaft (200). The first member has at least one substantially curved surface. A sliding element bearing is disposed between the housing and the first member.