Claims
- 1. A hydrostatic bearing comprising, first and second proximate surfaces adapted for relative movement, a liquid lubricant between said surfaces, and raised means on at least one of said surfaces peripherally defining at least two independent enclosed areas within which said lubricant is substantially confined, a pressurized source of lubricant, means for introducing said lubricant into said enclosed area, and check valve means between said pressurized source and said enclosed area, said liquid lubricant being subjected to sufficient pressure to effect a predetermined minimum flow of lubricant from each said enclosed area at all times, said raised means restricting the rate of flow of the lubricant from within said enclosed area, whereby a major portion of the bearing load is borne by a thick film of said lubricant.
- 2. A hydrostatic bearing as defined in claim 1 wherein said raised means comprises flexible sealing means mounted within at least one of said surfaces.
- 3. A hydrostatic bearing as defined in claim 2 including a pressurized source of lubricant and means for introducing said lubricant into said enclosed area.
- 4. A hydrostatic bearing as defined in claim 3 wherein said raised means restricts the rate of flow of the lubricant from within said enclosed area.
- 5. A hydrostatic bearing as defined in claim 3 including check valve means between said pressurized source and said enclosed area.
RELATED APPLICATIONS
This is a continuation-in-part of co-pending patent application Ser. No. 528,342, filed Nov. 29, 1974, now U.S. Pat. No. 3,943,895.
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