BEARINGS WITH THIN RUBBER SURFACE

摘要

An improved water-lubricated bearing consists of longitudinal strips of rubber bonded to a rigid backing. The strips are either flat or have a concave surface of less curvature than the journal, and are so thin that the width of each strip is at least 6 and preferably 10 or more times its thickness. The backing may be polyethylene bonded to the rubber during vulcanization.