Patent ID: 8672549
Filing Date: 2014-03-18
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
1. A foil bearing assembly, comprising: a bearing housing having an axially extending bore formed therein; a shaft arranged within the bore for relative coaxial rotation with respect to the bearing housing, the shaft cooperating with the bearing housing to define an annular gap therebetween; a top foil disposed in the annular gap, the top foil having at least one laterally extending tab, the at least one laterally extending tab of the top foil extending axially from the annular gap and bent into frictional contact with an outer surface of the bearing housing; a bump foil disposed in the annular gap, the bump foil having at least one laterally extending tab, the at least one laterally extending tab of the bump foil extending axially from the annular gap and bent into frictional contact with the outer surface of the bearing housing; and wherein the axially extending bore of the bearing housing is defined by an inner circumferential surface of the bearing housing, the inner circumferential surface including an axially extending slot.