Patent ID: 8851754
Filing Date: 2014-10-07
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
1. A plain bearing, comprising: an annular bearing body in which a substantially cylindrical body is borne, the bearing body comprising a substantially semi-cylindrical loaded bearing shell and a substantially semi-cylindrical unloaded bearing shell opposite the loaded bearing shell, together enclosing the substantially cylindrical body, wherein a first channel and a second channel are formed on an outer periphery of the bearing body, wherein the first and second channels extend around the entire outer periphery of the loaded bearing shell, and partially into the unloaded bearing shell, wherein at least one axial hole is formed in the outer periphery which passes through the first channel and the second channel such that the first channel and the second channel are connected to one another via the at least one axial hole; a supporting body surrounding the bearing body; and bearing pockets which are arranged at opposite ends of at least the first channel with one bearing pocket in the loaded bearing shell and the other in the unloaded bearing shell, wherein each bearing pocket comprises at least one injection element arranged for injection of liquid lubricant onto the borne body.