Patent ID: 8408802
Filing Date: 2013-04-02
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
1. A bi-directional rotation offset pivot thrust bearing, comprising: a. a carrier having a first side and a second side and an outer peripheral wall; the carrier being circular and having a center axis; b. an array of longitudinal protrusions, each having a longitudinal axis, being positioned on the first side of the circular carrier and oriented with each longitudinal axis running through the center axis of the circular carrier, wherein each protrusion is rigidly affixed to the carrier; and c. a plurality of thrust pads in a circular array, having a front side and a rear side; the respective rear sides of the plurality of thrust pads being in slidable engagement with the longitudinal protrusions; the plurality of thrust pads being movable, relative to the carrier, between a first rotational position about the center axis of the carrier and a second rotational position about the center axis of the carrier; the thrust pads being offset pivoted in a first direction when in a the first rotational position and offset pivoted in a second direction when in the second rotational position.