Patent ID: 6629778
Filing Date: 2003-10-07
Classification: F16C

Abstract:
A bearing arrangement comprising:at least two fluid pressure bearings; a rigidly configured base body incorporating said fluid pressure bearings; each one of said fluid pressure bearings having a membrane defining a supporting end thereof; a pressure supply for supplying fluid under pressure to said bearings to cause said membranes to concavely deform and support said bearings and said rigid base body; at least one of said fluid pressure bearings having a one-piece bearing housing which includes the membrane thereof; said base body and said one-piece bearing housing conjointly defining a direct connection therebetween; said base body having a side facing away from the bearing housing of at least one of said fluid pressure bearings; and, said base body including a breakout formed in said side thereof for facilitating access to the bearing housing of said at least one of said bearings.