Static characteristics of a hydrostatic thrust bearing with a membrane displacement compensator

Abstract

The article discusses the design and also presents a mathematical model and method for calculation of static characteristics of a hydrostatic thrust bearing with a membrane-type displacement compensator. Formulae for calculation of compliance and load characteristics of the bearing are also presented, as well as deformation and compliance of the membrane at which zero compliance of the bearing is guaranteed.

Keywords

• hydrostatic bearing
• compliance
• negative compliance
• zero compliance
• load characteristics
• displacement compensator
• membrane