TUBULAR PNEUMODYNAMIC BEARING

摘要

The tubular, pneumo-dynamic bearing includes two concentrically-bonded tubes (42,44) which act as a transducer (41). One of the tubes is electro-restrictive. The tubes are disposed in a supporting relationship to at least one of two tubular members which form juxtaposed bearing surfaces. One of the transducer tubes is shorter than the other to lower the weight of the bearing. This also reduces tilting of the tubular bearing members on a shaft.