摘要 |
<p>A foil bearing (1) is equipped with: a top foil (5) in which a wedge-shaped radial bearing clearance (C) is formed between a shaft member (2) inserted in the inner circumference thereof and the top foil; a back foil (6), which is arranged at the outer circumference of the top foil (5) and elastically supports the top foil (5); and a cylindrical outer member (3), at the inner circumference of which the top foil (5) and the back foil (6) are accommodated. The top foil (5) and the back foil (6) are formed integrally by means of a flexible strip of a thin metal plate. More specifically, a foil member (4), with the top foil (5) and the back foil (6) integrally provided thereon, is interposed between the shaft member (2) and the outer member (3).</p> |