Abstract: The invention relates to a radial bearing for mounting a shaft, comprising the following features: several bearing shells which are curved according to the radius of the shaft and whose inner surface forms the plain bearing surfaces; a housing enclosing the bearing shells; at least one of the end regions of the respective bearing shell as seen in the circumferential direction is held in an interlocking manner on the housing in such a way that expansion and/or displacement of the end region or the entire bearing shell is possible; means for setting the curvature of the individual bearing shell.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radial bearing for mounting a shaft, comprising the following features: several bearing shells which are curved according to the radius of the shaft and whose inner surface forms the plain bearing surfaces; a housing enclosing the bearing shells; at least one of the end regions of the respective bearing shell as seen in the circumferential direction is held in an interlocking manner on the housing in such a way that expansion and/or displacement of the end region or the entire bearing shell is possible; means for setting the curvature of the individual bearing shell.

Abstract: A variable vane assembly for a gas turbine engine having a casing, including: a variable vane including a platform and a vane stem extending outwardly from the platform; a bushing surrounding the vane stem; a lever for moving the vane between a closed position and an open position; and, a mechanism for incrementally rotating the bushing to a new circumferential position with respect to the vane stem as the vane is cycled each time between the closed and open positions.

Abstract: A bearing structure includes a pivot shaft and an elastomer for connecting to a pivot device formed from a first and a second connection member. The pivot shaft includes a connecting portion pivotally connected to the first connection member, an eccentric middle portion, and a bearing portion fixedly connected to the second connection member. The elastomer is mounted on the first connection member to contact with the eccentric middle portion of the pivot shaft, such that a tightness of contact between the elastomer and the eccentric middle portion is adjustable via an adjusting screw to locate the first and second connection members in place after they have been turned relative to each other. An elastic element is held between the pivot shaft and the first connection member to adjust a torsional force of the pivot device when the second connection member is turned relative to the first connection member.

Abstract: Bearing arrangement for the support of a rotor (6) relative to a machine. Bearings (8) are disposed in circular openings (9) of circular disks (10) eccentrically with respect to the circular opening center (12) and is fastenable in the circular opening (9) about the circular opening center (12) in different angular positions.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic fluid film bearing in which a plurality of circumferentially spaced bearing elements are provided, defining areas of support for the rotating part of the bearing. At least some of the bearing elements are adjustable during operation to vary lubrication conditions in the fluid film. The bearing elements are of sufficiently high stiffness that the position of the entire bearing surface of each element is essentially independent of the pressure in the fluid film encountered during operation.The bearing allows complete control of the lubrication conditions and can be adjusted for optimum performance over a wide range of speed and load.

Abstract: In a device for the quick change of a shaft, e.g., the shaft of a coil in web coating apparatus, the shaft of the coil is equipped at the ends with ball bearings which, after the change, are fixed in a bearing holder. To be able to perform the change simply, the seat of the bearing is multipartite. The two upper halves of the bearing holder are shaped so that the bearing automatically opens and closes when the shaft is changed. The lock-up of the bearing holder is signaled electrically at the switchboard.

Abstract: The bearing segment consists of individual lamella (2) that are parallel to the bearing axis and can be forced on the trunnion of the workpiece by means of hydraulic fluid contained in a piston space. This makes it possible to cover a certain diameter range of the trunnions of the workpieces with a single bearing segment, and modified bearing segments are required only in keeping with the jumps in bearing diameters.

Abstract: A low-noise (low "rumble") segmented bearing for high-fidelity phonograph turntables and the like. In a preferred belt-driven form, the bearing consists of four small, spaced polyurethane pads disposed so that the tension of the belt keeps the shaft in contact with all of them. A fifth pad supports the end of the shaft. The bearing is immersed in lubricant.

Abstract: A bearing for supporting a rotatable shaft is particularly adapted to support a shaft rotating in an arcuate motion that produces a primary wearing portion of the bearing. The bearing structure is a solid block of high molecular weight plastic. A cylindrically shaped bearing bore, adapted to receive a shaft within it, extends between two opposed sides of the block. A plurality of fastener bores symmetrically provide locations for sleeves in the block to receive fasteners for mounting the block to a supporting member in such a manner that the bearing may be dismounted, rotated, and remounted to change the primary wearing portion within the bore. The sleeves are slightly longer than the fastener bores so that the fasteners may be tightened against the sleeves to secure the bearing without deforming the block.

Abstract: A method of making bearings from blocks of high molecular weight plastic. The bearing is made by forming a cylindrical bore in the block and locating one or more sleeves in the block for receiving fasteners. The fasteners are provided to secure the block to a supporting member. The bearing bore is adapted to receive a shaft within the bore. The sleeve may be attached to the outer surface of the block or a plurality of sleeves may be received within one or more bores in the block. A bearing made according to the method and an apparatus for washing vehicles in which the bearing may be advantageously used are also disclosed.

Abstract: A water lubricated bearing assembly having a plurality of circumferentially spaced first set of bearing elements with substantially flat surfaces and water courses therebetween supporting a shaft for rotation. Certain ones or all of such bearing elements support a second set of bearing elements that are moveable radially into supporting engagement with the shaft such that either the first set or the second set of bearing elements are the prime supports for the shaft and wherein such first and second set of bearing elements have different coefficient of friction.

Abstract: A method of making bearings from blocks of high molecular weight plastic. The bearing is made by forming a cylindrical bore in the block and locating one or more sleeves in the block for receiving fasteners. The fasteners are provided to secure the block to a supporting member. The bearing bore is adapted to receive a shaft within the bore. The sleeve may be attached to the outer surface of the block or a plurality of sleeves may be received within one or more bores in the block. A bearing made according to the method and an apparatus for washing vehicles in which the bearing may be advantageously used are also disclosed.

Abstract: A C-shaped bushing has a pair of spaced walls with inner and outer surfaces adapted to be inserted between the front and rear coupling members of a frame connected strut arm and a pair of opposed intermediary lugs projecting from a front axle of a four wheel drive vehicle to maintain the axle in positive caster alignment. The bushing has spaced side webs arranged to engage the exterior sides of the coupling members and prevent the bushing from sliding out of the members.