Patent Publication Number: US-9897137-B2

Title: Bearing device and rotary machine

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present invention relates to a bearing device and a rotary machine having the same. 
     BACKGROUND ART 
     In worldwide efforts to preserve a global environment, for example, regulations with respect to exhaust gas and fuel consumption in an internal combustion engine such as an engine of an automobile are further enhanced. Since a turbocharger feeds compressed air to an engine, in the turbocharger, it is possible to further decrease a volume displacement compared to natural intake. Accordingly, the turbocharger is a device which is remarkably effective to improve the fuel consumption and to decrease CO2. 
     In the turbocharger, since a turbine is rotated by exhaust gas of an engine, a delivery fan of a centrifugal compressor coaxially positioned with the turbine is rotated. Air which is compressed by the rotation of the delivery fan is decelerated by a diffuser, the pressure of the air is increased, and the air is supplied to an engine via a scroll flow path. A method for driving the turbocharger is not limited to the aspect in which the turbocharger is driven by exhaust gas. For example, various aspects such as an aspect in which the turbocharger is driven by an electric motor or an aspect in which the turbocharger is driven by a motor via a transmission are known. 
     The turbocharger includes a rotating shaft which connects a drive portion and the delivery fan of the centrifugal compressor to each other, and for example, a sliding bearing is used as a bearing of the rotating shaft and is used to be lubricated by a fluid. A bearing is configured of a radial bearing (journal bearing) which receives a radial load and a thrust bearing which receives a thrust load. 
     In the turbocharger, since regulation with respect to flue gas and a high-speed rotation for achieving a high output are required, a load to the rotating shaft is likely to increase. In addition, in the turbocharger which is driven by the exhaust gas, if an exhaust press increases, the load to rotating shaft is likely to increase. According to the increase of the load with respect to the rotating shaft, a friction loss when the rotating shaft rotates increases, a bearing loss increases, and there is a problem that performance of the turbocharger decreases. 
     Here, PTL 1 discloses a structure which has a so-called a floating disk which freely floats between a non-rotation type bearing housing which accommodates a shaft inside the bearing housing and a bearing comb which integrally rotates with the rotating shaft in a fluid type thrust bearing (axial bearing) of a rotatable rotating shaft. A relative speed difference in a fluid generated between the bearing housing and the bearing comb is decreased by the floating disk, shearing stress decreases, a friction resistance decreases, and a friction loss decreases. 
     CITATION LIST 
     Patent Literature 
     [PTL1] PCT Japanese Translation Patent Publication No. 2010-540857 
     SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
     Technical Problem 
     However, in the technology disclosed in PTL 1, the friction loss is decreased by only the thrust bearing. Accordingly, there is a problem that the bearing loss of the entire rotating shaft (shaft) including the journal bearing (sliding bearing receiving the radial load) is not sufficiently decreased. 
     The present invention provides a bearing device in which the bearing loss of the entire rotating shaft generated by the rotation of the rotating shaft can be decreased, and a rotary machine having the same. 
     Solution to Problem 
     According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bearing device, including: a flange section which protrudes in a radial direction of a rotating shaft rotating about an axis and rotates along with the rotating shaft; a stationary bush which is disposed at a distance in the direction of the axis from the flange section, surrounds an outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft, and is provided in a housing supporting the rotating shaft so as to be immovable in the direction of the axis relative to the rotating shaft; and a rotation bush which is disposed between the flange section and the stationary bush so as to be interposed between the flange section and the stationary bush in the direction of the axis, surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft, and is rotatable relative to the rotating shaft and the housing while floating in a fluid, in which the rotation bush includes a land surface which is formed on a surface in the direction of the axis facing each of the flange section and the stationary bush along a surface in the direction of the axis in the flange section and the stationary bush, and a tapered surface which is continuous with the land surface and is inclined such that a gap between the tapered surface and the flange section and a gap between the tapered surface and the stationary bush increase in the direction of the axis toward a direction opposite to a rotation direction of the rotating shaft. 
     According to this configuration, the rotation bush plays a role as a so-called floating disk which surrounds the rotating shaft and floats in the fluid, the surface of the rotation bush facing the inside in the radial direction functions as a journal pad surface, and it is possible to receive a load in the radial direction from the rotating shaft by the fluid between the inner peripheral surface of the rotation bush and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft. 
     In addition, the rotation bush is interposed between the flange section and the stationary bush, floats in the fluid, and is disposed so as to be rotatable relative to the rotating shaft and the housing. Accordingly, the surface of the rotation bush in the direction of the axis function as a thrust pad surface facing the surface in the direction of the axis in the flange section and the stationary bush, and the rotation bush can receive the load in the thrust direction. 
     In addition, as effects of the rotation bush having the function as the floating disk, since the rotation bush is rotated according to the rotating shaft, velocity gradients of the fluid between the rotating shaft and the rotation bush and between the flange section and the rotation bush decrease. As a result, it is possible to decrease a friction loss generated due to shearing stress. 
     In addition, the fluid, which floats the rotation bush and has a flow velocity in the rotation direction generated due to the rotations of the rotating shaft and the rotation bush, reaches the land surface over the tapered surface. Since the distance (gap) between the flange section and the stationary bush on the land surface is smaller than the distance between the flange section and the stationary bush on the tapered surface, the tapered space is formed between the flange section and the stationary bush, and a wedge film pressure and a throttle film pressure are generated in the fluid on the land surface. According to the pressures in the fluid, the stationary bush and the rotation bush do not come into direct contact with each other, the flange section and the rotation bush do not come into direct contact with each other, and it is possible to improve bearing performance which receives the load in the thrust direction generated in the rotating shaft which is rotated. 
     In addition, in the bearing device according to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the stationary bush may be a member which is separated from the housing, and a stationary bush fixing portion which fixes the stationary bush and the housing may be further provided. 
     Accordingly, the shape of the housing is simplified, and the housing is easily manufactured. In addition, a force such as a load or friction is applied to the stationary bush and the stationary bush is easily abraded and deteriorates. Accordingly, if the stationary bush is formed of a separate component when maintenance, inspection, repair, or replacement is performed, the inspection or replacement is easily performed. 
     Moreover, in the bearing device according to a third aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the stationary bush fixing portion may be a pin which is fitted into a hole portion which penetrates the housing and the stationary bush. 
     Since the pin is used in the stationary bush fixing portion, it is possible to easily fix the stationary bush to the housing. 
     In the bearing device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, a discharging hole through which the fluid is discharged may be formed in the stationary bush fixing portion to penetrate the stationary bush fixing portion in the radial direction. 
     Since the discharging hole is provided, the fluid, which floats the rotation bush, flowing into a portion between the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft surround by the stationary bush and the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush is discharged to the outside in the radial direction, a contaminated unnecessary fluid is discharged, and it is possible to decrease an agitation loss or a friction loss when the rotating shaft rotates. In addition, since the discharging hole is formed in the stationary bush fixing portion, it is possible to easily form the discharging hole. Moreover, in a case where disadvantages such as clogging of the discharging hole occur, inspection and replacement are easily performed by removing only the stationary bush fixing portion. 
     Moreover, in the bearing device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, the stationary bush fixing portion may be a support member which is interposed between the housing and the stationary bush, regulates the movement of the stationary bush in the direction of the axis, and allows the movement of the stationary bush in the radial direction. 
     The stationary bush moves in the radial direction following vibrations of the rotating shaft. However, since the support member is used as the stationary bush fixing portion, the movement of the stationary bush in the radial direction can be allowed, and it is possible to prevent the stationary bush from coming into partial contact with the rotating shaft. Moreover, since the movement of the stationary bush in the direction of the axis is regulated, the function of the stationary bush as the bearing device in the thrust direction is secured. 
     Moreover, in the bearing device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect, the stationary bush fixing portion may be an elastic body. 
     Accordingly, the stationary bush follows the shaft vibrations, and it possible to prevent the stationary bush from coming into partial contact with the rotating shaft. In addition, an operation which returns the rotating shaft to the original position (an initial position in a state where the shaft vibrations are not applied) is performed due to an elastic force of the elastic body. 
     In the bearing device according to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to sixth aspects, a discharging hole through which the fluid is discharged may be formed in the stationary bush to penetrate the stationary bush in the radial direction. 
     Accordingly, the fluid, which floats the rotation bush, flowing into a portion between the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft surround by the stationary bush and the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush is discharged to the outside in the radial direction, a contaminated unnecessary fluid is discharged, and it is possible to decrease an agitation loss or a friction loss when the rotating shaft rotates. 
     In the bearing device according to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to seventh aspects, a distance between the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft and the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush facing the outer peripheral surface in the radial direction may be greater than a distance between the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft and the inner peripheral surface of the rotation bush facing the outer peripheral surface in the radial direction. 
     The distance between the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft which rotates so as to face the inner peripheral surface increases, and a velocity gradient in the radial direction of the fluid, which floats the rotation bush, flowing into a portion between the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft is gentle, it is possible to decrease shearing stress of the fluid, and it is possible to decrease a rotation loss. 
     In the bearing device according to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth aspect, a diameter of a portion of the rotating shaft corresponding to a region in which the stationary bush is disposed in the direction of the axis may decrease. 
     Accordingly, the distance between the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft which rotates so as to face the inner peripheral surface increases, and a velocity gradient in the radial direction of the fluid, which floats the rotation bush, flowing into a portion between the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft is gentle. Accordingly, it is possible to decrease shearing stress of the fluid, and it is possible to decrease a rotation loss. In addition, since the diameter of the rotating shaft is decreased, it is possible to decrease moment of inertia of the rotating shaft, and it is possible to improve rotation efficiency of the rotating shaft. 
     In the bearing device according to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the eighth aspect, in the stationary bush, a recessed portion which is recessed from the inside in the radial direction toward the outside may be formed on the inner peripheral surface facing the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft in the peripheral direction of the rotating shaft, and a distance between a bottom surface of the recessed portion and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft facing the bottom surface may be greater than a distance between the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft and the inner peripheral surface of the rotation bush facing the outer peripheral surface. 
     A distance between the bottom surface of the recessed portion and the rotating shaft in the radial direction is greater than a distance between the rotation bush and the rotating shaft in the radial direction. Accordingly, it is possible to decrease shearing stress of the fluid, which floats the rotation bush, flowing into a portion between the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft which rotates to face the inner peripheral surface, and it is possible to decrease the rotation loss. 
     According to an eleventh aspect, there is provided a rotary machine including: the bearing device according to any one of the first to tenth aspects; and the rotating shaft which is supported by the bearing device. 
     Advantageous Effects of Invention 
     According to the above-described bearing device and rotary machine, since the rotation bush receives the load of the rotating shaft from both directions such as the thrust direction and the radial direction, it is possible to decrease the bearing loss of the entire rotating shaft generated due to the rotation of the rotating shaft. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is an entire side view of a turbocharger according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2A  is a view showing a rotation bush in the turbocharger according to the first embodiment of the present invention and is a view showing a surface in a direction of an axis facing a flange section. 
         FIG. 2B  is a view showing the rotation bush in the turbocharger according to the first embodiment of the present invention and is a view showing a cross section including the axis. 
         FIG. 2C  is a view showing the rotation bush in the turbocharger according to the first embodiment of the present invention and is a view showing a surface in the direction of the axis facing a stationary bush. 
         FIG. 3  is a main portion enlarged view in the sectional view including the axis of the rotation bush in the turbocharger according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  is a sectional view including an axis of a bearing device in a turbocharger according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is a sectional view including an axis of a bearing device in a turbocharger according to a third embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  is a sectional view including an axis of a bearing device in a turbocharger according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  is a sectional view including an axis of a bearing device in a turbocharger according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  is a sectional view including an axis of a bearing device in a turbocharger according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS 
     First Embodiment 
     Hereinafter, a turbocharger  1  (rotary machine) according an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 
     As shown in  FIG. 1 , the turbocharger  1  includes a rotating shaft  5  which is rotatable, an exhaust turbine  2  and a compressor  3  which rotate along with the rotating shaft  5 , a housing  4  which covers the rotating shaft  5 , and a bearing device  8  which is provided in the housing  4  and supports the rotating shaft  5 . 
     In the turbocharger  1 , the exhaust turbine  2  is rotated by exhaust gas G from an engine (not shown) and supplies air AR compressed by the compressor  3  according to the rotation to the engine. 
     The rotating shaft  5  is rotatable about the axis O. 
     The exhaust turbine  2  and the compressor  3  are integrally connected to the rotating shaft  5 , the exhaust turbine  2  is disposed on one end of the rotating shaft  5 , and the compressor  3  is disposed on the other end of the rotating shaft  5 . 
     The housing  4  covers the rotating shaft  5  from the outer periphery side between the exhaust turbine  2  and the compressor  3  such that the rotating shaft  5  is accommodated inside the housing  4 , and supports the rotating shaft  5 . 
     The bearing device  8  is a so-called fluid type sliding bearing. The bearing device  8  includes a flange section  16 , a rotation bush  10 , and a stationary bush  13  which are disposed around the rotating shaft  5  between the exhaust turbine  2  and the compressor  3 . 
     A fluid (here, lubricating oil OI) exist around the rotating shaft  5  and the bearing device  8 . The lubricating oil OI is supplied from the outside of the housing  4  to the vicinity of the bearing device  8  inside the housing  4  via an oil supply flow path  4   a  which is formed in the housing  4  and is open to the outer peripheral side of the rotating shaft  5 . 
     Two flange sections such as a first flange section  16 A and a second flange section  16 B are provided as the flange section  16 . 
     The first flange section  16 A is formed on a tubular sleeve  15 , which is externally fitted to the rotating shaft  5  so as to be fixed, on the compressor  3  side between the compressor  3  and the exhaust turbine  2 , and annularly protrudes from the rotating shaft  5  on the outside in the radial direction of the rotating shaft  5 . Here, the first flange section  16 A may be directly formed on the rotating shaft  5 . 
     The second flange section  16 B is integrally formed with the rotating shaft  5  on the exhaust turbine  2  side between the compressor  3  and the exhaust turbine  2  so as to annularly protrude from the rotating shaft  5  on the outside in the radial direction of the rotating shaft  5 . Here, similarly to the first flange section  16 A, the second flange section  16 B may be formed on a tubular sleeve which is externally fitted to the rotating shaft  5 . 
     The stationary bush  13  is disposed at a distance in the direction of the axis O from the flange section  16 . That is, the stationary bush  13  is disposed so as to be interposed between the first flange section  16 A and the second flange section  16 B. The stationary bush  13  surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  5  and is provided in the housing  4  so as to be immovable in the direction of the axis O relative to the rotating shaft  5 . 
     More specifically, the stationary bush  13  is a tubular member which is formed to surround the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  5 . In addition, the lubricating oil OI exists between the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  5  and the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush  13 . In a state where the operation of the turbocharger  1  is stopped, the rotating shaft  5  and the stationary bush  13  are held in a state where the rotating shaft  5  and the stationary bush  13  do not come into contact with each other. 
     In the present embodiment, the stationary bush  13  is a member which is separated from the housing  4 . The outer peripheral surface of the stationary bush  13  is in contact with the housing  4 , and a stationary bush fixing portion  14  which is a pin or a fixing screw is provided so as to be fitted (or inserted) into a hole portion  17  which is formed to penetrate the entire region of the housing  4  and the stationary bush  13  in the radial direction from the housing  4  side to the stationary bush  13 . In this way, the housing  4  and the stationary bush  13  are fixed to each other by the stationary bush fixing portion  14 . 
     In the present embodiment, the stationary bush fixing portion  14  is provided at the center position of the stationary bush  13  in the direction of the axis O. 
     Here, the stationary bush fixing portion  14  may not be provided, and the stationary bush  13  may be integrally formed with the housing  4 . 
     Two bushes such as a first rotation bush  10 A and a second rotation bush  10 B are provided as the rotation bush  10 . 
     The first rotation bush  10 A is disposed on the side opposite to compressor  3  in the direction of the axis O with respect to the first flange section  16 A and is disposed on the compressor  3  side in the direction of the axis O with respect to the stationary bush  13 . That is, the first rotation bush  10 A is disposed between the first flange section  16  and the stationary bush  13  so as to be interposed therebetween in the direction of the axis O. 
     The first rotation bush  10 A is a tubular member which is formed so as to surround the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  5 , one surface of the first rotation bush  10 A in the direction of the axis O faces the surface of the flange section  16  in the direction of the axis O. In addition, the other surface of the first rotation bush  10 A in the direction of the axis O faces the surface of the stationary bush  13  in the direction of the axis O. 
     The lubricating oil OI exists between the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  5  and the inner peripheral surface of the first rotation bush  10 A, between the first rotation bush  10 A and the stationary bush  13 , and between the first rotation bush  10 A and the first flange section  16 A so as to form oil films. The rotating shaft  5  and the rotation bush  10  are in no contact with each other, and the rotation bush  10  floats in the lubricating oil OI to freely move. 
     In the first rotation bush  10 A, an oil supply hole  10   a  which penetrates in the radial direction and communicates with the oil supply flow path  4   a  of the housing  4 . 
     In this way, the inner peripheral surface of the rotation bush  10  functions as a journal pad surface  18  which receives a journal load of the rotating shaft  5 . In addition, each of the surfaces in the direction of the axis O facing the first flange section  16 A and the stationary bush  13  functions as a thrust pad surface  19  which receives a thrust load. 
     The second rotation bush  10 B has the configuration similar to that of the first rotation bush  10 A and receives the journal load and the thrust load of the rotating shaft  5 . The second rotation bush  10 B is disposed on the side opposite to the first rotation bush  10 A in the direction of the axis O with respect to the stationary bush  13 . More specifically, the second rotation bush  10 B is disposed on the side opposite to the exhaust turbine  2  in the direction of the axis O with respect to the second flange section  16 B, and is disposed on the exhaust turbine  2  side in the direction of the axis O with respect to the stationary bush  13 . Accordingly, the second rotation bush  10 B is disposed between the second flange section  16 B and the stationary bush  13  so as to be interposed therebetween in the direction of the axis O. 
     If positional relationships of components in the bearing device  8  are arranged, the first flange section  16 A and the second flange section  16 B are disposed at a distance from each other in the direction of the axis O, and the stationary bush  13  is disposed between the first flange section  16 A and the second flange section  16 B. In addition, the first rotation bush  10 A is disposed between the first flange section  16  and the stationary bush  13 , and the second rotation bush  10 B is disposed between the second flange section  16 B and the stationary bush  13 . 
     Here, the rotation bush  10  will be described in detail with reference to  FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 3 . 
     The rotation bush  10  includes a land surface  25  and a tapered surface  26  on the thrust pad surface  19  which is a surface in the direction of the axis O facing each of the flange section  16  and the stationary bush  13 . 
     The land surface  25  is a surface which is along the surface in the direction of the axis O in the flange section  16  and the stationary bush  13 , and is a surface which spreads in the radial direction of the rotating shaft  5 . The land surface  25  may not be completely parallel to the surface in the direction of the axis O in the flange section  16  and the stationary bush  13 . 
     The tapered surface  26  is a surface which is continuous with the land surface  25  and is inclined so as to be separated from the flange section  16  (or the stationary bush  13 ) in the direction of the axis O toward the direction opposite to a rotation direction R of the rotating shaft  5 . That is, the tapered surface  26  is inclined such that a gap between the tapered surface  26  and the flange section  16  and a gap between the tapered surface  26  and the stationary bush  13  increase in the direction of the axis O toward the direction opposite to the rotation direction R of the rotating shaft  5 . 
     Since the land surface  25  and the tapered surface  26  are alternately provided in the peripheral direction of the rotating shaft  5 , the thrust pad surface  19  of the rotation bush  10  is formed in an uneven shape in the direction of the axis O. In addition, a gap between the land surface  25  and the flange section  16  (or the stationary bush  13 ) is small, and a gap between the tapered surface  26  and the flange section  16  (or the stationary bush  13 ) is large. 
     Here, in the present embodiment, a tapered surface  26 A ( 26 ) formed on the thrust pad surface  19  facing the flange section  16  is formed at a position close to the inside in the radial direction on the thrust pad surface  19 . That is, the tapered surface  26 A is formed in a region between an end edge on the inside in the radial direction of the thrust pad surface  19  and the intermediate position in the radial direction. 
     Meanwhile, the tapered surface  26 B ( 26 ) formed on the thrust pad surface  19  facing the stationary bush  13  is formed over the entire region between the end edge on the inside in the radial direction on the thrust pad surface  19  and the end edge on the outside in the radial direction. 
     In this way, the area of the tapered surface  26 B is larger than the area of the tapered surface  26 A. In other words, the ratio of the area of the tapered surface  26  with respect to the area of the land surface  25  on the stationary bush  13  side is larger than that on the flange section  16  side. 
     Here, the tapered surface  26 A and the tapered surface  26 B may be formed such that the areas thereof are the same as each other. 
     In addition, the land surface  25  and the tapered surface  26  may not be formed on both sides of the surface (thrust pad surface  19 ) of the rotation bush  10  in the direction of the axis O. That is, the land surface  25  and the tapered surface  26  may be formed on only the thrust pad surface  19  on one side in the direction of the axis O. 
     In addition, the land surface  25  and the tapered surface  26  may be formed on only the first rotation bush  10 A (or the second rotation bush  10 B). 
     According to the turbocharger  1 , the rotation bush  10  in the bearing device  8  plays the role as a so-called floating disk which surrounds the rotating shaft  5  and floats in the lubricating oil OI. In addition, it is possible to receive a load in a radial direction generated in the rotating shaft using the oil film between the inner peripheral surface of the rotation bush  10  and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  5 . 
     In addition, since the rotation bush  10  is disposed between the flange section  16  and the stationary bush  13 , the rotation bush  10  can receive a load in the thrust direction. 
     In addition, as effects of the rotation bush  10  having the function as the floating disk, since the rotation bush  10  is rotated according to the rotating shaft  5  and is relatively rotated with respect to the rotating shaft  5 , velocity gradients of the lubricating oil OI between the rotating shaft  5  and the rotation bush  10  and between the flange section  16  and the rotation bush  10  decrease. As a result, it is possible to decrease a friction loss generated due to shearing stress. 
     In addition, since the stationary bush  13  is a member which is separated from the housing  4 , the shape of the housing  4  is simplified, and the housing  4  is easily manufactured. In addition, a force such as a load or friction is applied to the stationary bush  13  and the stationary bush  13  is easily abraded and deteriorates. Accordingly, if the stationary bush  13  is formed of a separate component when maintenance, inspection, repair, or replacement is performed, the inspection or replacement is easily performed. 
     In addition, the lubricating oil OI having a flow velocity in the rotation direction R due to the rotations of the rotating shaft  5  and the rotation bush  10  reaches the land surface  25  over the tapered surface  26 . 
     The distances between the land surface  25 , and the flange section  16  and the stationary bush  13  are narrower than the distances between tapered surface  26 , and the flange section  16  and the stationary bush  13 . Accordingly, a tapered space is formed between the flange section  16  and the stationary bush  13 , and a wedge film pressure and a throttle film pressure are generated in the lubricating oil OI on the land surface  25 . 
     According to the pressures, the stationary bush  13  and the rotation bush  10  do not come into direct contact with each other, the flange section  16  and the rotation bush  10  do not come into direct contact with each other, and it is possible to improve bearing performance which receives the load of the rotating shaft  5  in the thrust direction. 
     In addition, in the thrust pad surface  19  in the rotation bush  10 , the area of the tapered surface  26  on the stationary bush  13  side is larger than the area of the tapered surface  26  on the flange section  16  side. Accordingly, the pressure generated between the stationary bush  13  and the tapered surface  26 B is larger than the pressure between the flange section  16  and the tapered surface  26 A, and it is possible to prevent the stationary bush  13  and the tapered surface  26 B from coming into contact with each other. 
     According to the turbocharger  1  of the present embodiment, since the rotation bush  10  in the bearing device  8  receives the loads of the rotating shaft  5  in both directions such as the thrust direction and the radial direction, it is possible to decrease the entire bearing loss of the rotating shaft  5  generated by the rotation of the rotating shaft  5 . 
     Second Embodiment 
     Hereinafter, a turbocharger  31  (rotary machine) of a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to  FIG. 4 . 
     The same reference numerals are assigned to the components similar to those of the first embodiment, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted. 
     In the present embodiment, a shape of a rotating shaft  35  is different from that of the first embodiment. 
     The diameter of the rotating shaft  35  is decreased in a portion corresponding to a region in the direction of the axis O in which the stationary bush  13  is disposed. That is, a distance in the radial direction between the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  35  and the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush  13  facing the outer peripheral surface is greater than a distance in the radial direction between the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft and the inner peripheral surface of the rotation bush  10  facing the outer peripheral surface. Accordingly, a gap between the stationary bush  13  and the rotating shaft  35  increases. 
     More specifically, the rotating shaft  35  includes a large-diameter outer peripheral surface  36  which is formed at the position facing the rotation bush  10  in the radial direction, a small-diameter outer peripheral surface  37  which is formed to have a smaller diameter than the diameter of the large-diameter outer peripheral surface  36  at the position facing the stationary bush  13  in the radial direction, and a stepped surface  38  which connects the large-diameter outer peripheral surface  36  and the small-diameter outer peripheral surface  37  to each other and faces in the direction of axis O. 
     According to the turbocharger  31  of the present embodiment, the distance between the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush  13  and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  35  which rotates so as to face the inner peripheral surface increases. Accordingly, a velocity gradient in the radial direction of the oil film of the lubricating oil OI flowing into a portion between the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush  13  and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  35  is gentle, it is possible to decrease shearing stress of the lubricating oil OI, and it is possible to decrease a rotation loss of the bearing device  8 . 
     In addition, since the diameter of a portion of the rotating shaft  35  is decreased so as to decrease the diameter thereof, it is possible to decrease moment of inertia of the rotating shaft  35 , and it is possible to improve rotation efficiency of the rotating shaft  35 . 
     Third Embodiment 
     Hereinafter, a turbocharger  41  (rotary machine) of a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to  FIG. 5 . 
     The same reference numerals are assigned to the components similar to those of the first and second embodiments, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted. 
     In the present embodiment, the shape of a stationary bush  43  in a bearing device  48  is different from those of the first and second embodiments. 
     In the stationary bush  43 , a recessed portion  44  which is recessed from the inside in the radial direction toward the outside is annularly formed on the inner peripheral surface facing the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  5  in the peripheral direction of the rotating shaft  5 . 
     Accordingly, a distance between a bottom surface  44   a  (a surface facing the inside in the radial direction) of the recessed portion  44  and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  5  facing the bottom surface  44   a  is greater than a distance between the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  5  and the inner peripheral surface of the rotation bush  10  facing the outer peripheral surface. 
     According to the turbocharger  41  of the present embodiment, a distance between the bottom surface  44   a  of the recessed portion  44  and the rotating shaft  5  in the radial direction is greater than a distance between the rotation bush  10  and the rotating shaft  5  in the radial direction. Accordingly, it is possible to decrease shearing stress of the lubricating oil OI flowing into a portion between the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush  43  and the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft  5  facing the inner peripheral surface. As a result, it is possible to decrease a rotation loss of the bearing device  48 . 
     Fourth Embodiment 
     Hereinafter, a turbocharger  51  (rotary machine) of a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to  FIG. 6 . 
     The same reference numerals are assigned to the components similar to those of the first to third embodiments, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted. 
     In the present embodiment, the shape of a stationary bush fixing portion  54  in a bearing device  58  is different from those of the first to third embodiments. 
     Similarly to the first embodiment, the stationary bush fixing portion  54  is a pin which is fitted into the hole portion  17  formed in the housing  4  and the stationary bush  13 . However, in the present embodiment, a discharging hole  54   a  which penetrates in the radial direction and through which the lubricating oil OI is discharged to the outside of the stationary bush  13  and the housing  4  is formed in the pin. That is, the pin is formed in a hollow tubular shape. 
     The discharging hole  54   a  may be formed to extend downward when the turbocharger  51  is installed. 
     According to the turbocharger  51  of the present embodiment, the lubricating oil OI flowing into a portion between the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft surround by the stationary bush  13  and the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush  13  is discharged to the outside in the radial direction through the discharging hole  54   a.    
     As a result, it is possible to discharge the contaminated unnecessary lubricating oil OI to the outside of the bearing device  58 , and it is possible to decrease an agitation loss or a friction loss when the rotating shaft  5  rotates. 
     In addition, since the discharging hole  54   a  is formed in the stationary bush fixing portion  54 , it is possible to easily form the discharging hole  54   a . Therefore, in a case where disadvantages such as clogging of the discharging hole  54   a  occur, inspection and replacement are easily performed by removing only the stationary bush fixing portion  54 . 
     Fifth Embodiment 
     Hereinafter, a turbocharger  61  (rotary machine) of a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to  FIG. 7 . 
     The same reference numerals are assigned to the components similar to those of the fourth embodiment, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted. 
     In the present embodiment, a stationary bush  63  in a bearing device  68  is different from those of the first to fourth embodiments. In addition, similarly to the second embodiment, in the present embodiment, the diameter of a portion of the rotating shaft  35  decreases. 
     Discharging holes  63   a  through which the lubricating oil OI is discharged are formed in the stationary bush  63  so as to penetrate in the radial direction. In the present embodiment, a pair of discharging holes  63   a  are formed such the stationary bush fixing portion  14  is interposed therebetween from both sides in the direction of the axis O. 
     In addition, the discharging holes  63   a  may be formed to extend downward when the turbocharger  61  is installed. 
     According to the turbocharger  61  of the present embodiment, the lubricating oil OI flowing into a portion between the outer peripheral surface of the rotating shaft surround by the stationary bush  63  and the inner peripheral surface of the stationary bush  63  is discharged to the outside in the radial direction through the discharging hole  63   a . As a result, it is possible to decrease an agitation loss or a friction loss when the rotating shaft  35  rotates by discharging the contaminated unnecessary lubricating oil OI. 
     In the present embodiment, only the discharging holes  63   a  are formed in the stationary bush  63 . However, like the fourth embodiment, the stationary bush fixing portion  54  in which the discharging hole  54   a  is formed may be used together. 
     Sixth Embodiment 
     Hereinafter, a turbocharger  71  (rotary machine) of a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to  FIG. 8 . 
     The same reference numerals are assigned to the components similar to those of the first to fifth embodiments, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted. 
     In the present embodiment, stationary bush fixing portions  74  in the bearing device  78  are different from those of the first to fifth embodiments. 
     Each of the stationary bush fixing portions  74  is a support member which is interposed between the housing  4  and the stationary bush  73  and allows the movement of the stationary bush  73  the radial direction while regulating the movement of the stationary bush  73  in the direction of the axis O. 
     In the present embodiment, the stationary bush fixing portion  74  is an elastic body which is formed of an elastically deformable material such as a resin, and is annularly formed about the axis O. In addition, since the stationary bush fixing portions  74  are disposed at positions of both end portions of the stationary bush  73  in the direction of the axis O, a pair of stationary bush fixing portions  74  are provided at a distance from each other in the direction of the axis O. 
     According to the turbocharger  71  of the embodiment, since the stationary bush fixing portion  74  is an elastic body, the stationary bush  73  follows vibrations of the rotating shaft  5 , and it is possible to prevent the stationary bush  73  from coming into partial contact with the rotating shaft  5 . 
     In addition, an operation which returns the rotating shaft  5  to the original position (an initial position in a state where the shaft vibrations are not applied) is performed due to an elastic force of the elastic body. Accordingly, it is possible to receive the radial load of the rotating shaft  5  by the oil film of the lubricating oil OI while the rotating shaft  5  is stably supported by the bearing device  78 . 
     Here, for example, the stationary bush fixing portion  74  may be a spring member such as a plate spring or a coil spring. In addition, the stationary bush fixing portion  74  may be an elastically deformable metal, or a plate-shaped member or an annular member formed of a resin. 
     Hereinbefore, embodiments of the present invention are described in detail. However, some design modifications may be applied to the present invention within a scope which does not depart from a technical idea of the present invention. 
     The above-described embodiments may be combined. For example, the rotating shaft  35  of the second embodiment and the discharging hole  54   a  of the fourth embodiment may be used together. 
     In addition, the above-described embodiments, the example in which two rotation bushes are provided is described. However, only one rotation bush may be provided. In addition, three or more rotation bushes may be provided, and in this case, multiple stationary bushes may be provided at a distance from each other in the direction of the axis O. 
     INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY 
     According to the above-described bearing device and rotary machine, since the rotation bush receives the load of the rotating shaft from both directions such as the thrust direction and the radial direction, it is possible to decrease the bearing loss of the entire rotating shaft generated due to the rotation of the rotating shaft. 
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               1 : turbocharger (rotary machine) 
               2 : exhaust turbine 
               3 : compressor 
               4 : housing 
               4   a : oil supply flow path 
               5 : rotating shaft 
               8 : bearing device 
               10 : rotation bush 
               10 A: first rotation bush 
               10 B: second rotation bush 
               10   a : oil supply hole 
               13 : stationary bush 
               14 : stationary bush fixing portion 
               15 : sleeve 
               16 : flange section 
               16 A: first flange section 
               16 B: second flange section 
               17 : hole portion 
               18 : journal pad surface 
               19 : thrust pad surface 
             O: axis 
             OI: lubricating oil (fluid) 
             G: exhaust gas 
             AR: air 
               25 : land surface 
               26  ( 26 A,  26 B): tapered surface 
             R: rotation direction 
               31 : turbocharger (rotary machine) 
               35 : rotating shaft 
               36 : large-diameter outer peripheral surface 
               37 : small-diameter outer peripheral surface 
               38 : stepped surface 
               41 : turbocharger (rotary machine) 
               43 : stationary bush 
               44 : recessed portion 
               44   a : bottom surface 
               48 : bearing device 
               51 : turbocharger (rotary machine) 
               54 : stationary bush fixing portion 
               54   a : discharging hole 
               58 : bearing device 
               61 : turbocharger (rotary machine) 
               63 : stationary bush 
               63   a : discharging hole 
               68 : bearing device 
               71 : turbocharger (rotary machine) 
               73 : stationary bush 
               74 : stationary bush fixing portion 
               78 : bearing device