Bearing arrangement with self-adjusting force elements which are resistant to malfunctioning

Abstract

The invention proposes a bearing arrangement having a first bearing ring and a second bearing ring, which is mounted for rotation in relation to the first bearing ring, wherein a plurality of hydrostatically supported sliding-bearing segments are arranged on the first bearing ring, wherein each sliding-bearing segment interacts with a first sliding surface arranged on the second bearing ring, wherein each sliding-bearing segment has a first sub-element and a second sub-element, wherein the first sub-element is accommodated in an accommodating pocket of the first bearing ring such that a firstpressure space is formed between the first bearing ring and the first sub-element, wherein the first sub-element and the second sub-element are designed such that a second pressure space is formed between the first sub-element and the second sub-element, wherein the second sub-element and the second bearing ring are designed such that a third pressure space is formed between the second sub-elementand the second bearing ring, wherein a first surface of the first sub-element interacts with a second surface of the second sub-element, wherein the first surface is curved convexly or concavely andthe second surface is formed in a manner which complements the first surface.

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to a bearing arrangement having a first bearing ring and a second bearing ring mounted rotatably relative to the first bearing ring, wherein a plurality of hydrostatically supported sliding bearing segments are arranged on the first bearing ring , wherein each sliding bearing segment interacts with a first sliding surface arranged at the second bearing ring. Background technique [0002] Bearing arrangements of this type are known from the prior art in various forms. In this case, the plain bearing segment transmits forces between the two bearing rings, wherein the force transmission can take place either exclusively via the sliding elements or, in the case of a hybrid design, partly via the additional rolling bodies. In order to achieve a low-friction, as far as possible wear-free movement, direct mechanical contact between the mutually sliding surfaces must be avoided here. For this purpose, the space between the two sliding s...

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Problems solved by technology

In order to achieve the highest possible reliability against incalculability and to achieve high availability and durability of the solution, it should also be possible to replace possible wear elements as easily as possible within the scope of the bearing inspection without bearing replacement

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