| 摘要 |
A fluid-film thrust bearing wherein a resilient bearing insert assembly is disposed between a rotatable thrust runner and a stationary base member. The insert assembly may comprise (1) a compliant foil-like membrane having non-radial groove geometry for generating fluid pressure and (2) resilient support means mounting the membrane on the base member, the resilient support means including an array of spring elements spaced from the membrane and having a stiffness distribution matched to the pressure distribution. |
