| 摘要 |
<p>A hydrodynamic bearing which includes a carrier (10) and a plurality of bearing pads (20) circumferentially spaced about the carrier. The pads may have a modular construction whereby pad portions are releasably secured to support portions. The pads (20) may also be releasably secured to the carrier (10). Various bearing pad construction, are contemplated including constructions in which the secondary support portion (272) includes a membrane and the primary support portion (271) includes a cylindrical member extending between the membrane and the bearing pads.</p> |
