SOLID LUBRICATION OF ROD END BEARINGS

摘要

A self-lubricating bearing includes an outer bearing member having a bore configured to receive an inner bearing member and an inner bearing member disposed within the bore with the inner bearing member capable of rotating relative to the outer bearing member. At least one of the outer and inner bearing members includes a lubricating material that defines a discrete lubricating region of an associated bearing surface. The lubricating material fills a preform cavity extending inwardly from the surface of the respective bearing member.