摘要 |
A novel self-compensating linear fluidstatic or hydrostatic bearing and method in which preferably circular annular pressurized-fluid-receiving grooves (5A,5B) provided in the opposed carriage bearing surface regulate the fluid fed to longitudinal recess pockets (10B,10A) formed in the opposing bearing surfaces (14B,14A) to provide a thin film or layer of pressurized fluid in the gaps (12A,12B) between a bearing rail (17) and the opposing bearing surface (14A,14B); the regulation establishing differential pressures in the opposing bearing surface pockets to compensate for loads applied to opposite sides of the bearing. <IMAGE> |