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09:39 Sep 16, 2010 |
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4 | thrust bearing pad |
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thrust bearing pad Explanation: ωστικό έδρανο = thrust bearing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrust_bearing (κοίτα και την τρίτη εικόνα) Fluid-film thrust bearings were invented by Australian engineer George Michell (pronounced Mitchell) who patented his invention in 1905. Michell bearings contain a number of sector-shaped pads, arranged in a circle around the shaft, and which are free to pivot. These create wedge-shaped regions of oil inside the bearing between the pads and a rotating disk, which support the applied thrust and eliminate metal-on-metal contact. |
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